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code of conduct

A code of conduct is a workplace policy document that states the standards of behaviour employees and other members of an organization are expected to follow in their work.

In plain English

This is the document that sets out how people in an organization are expected to behave while doing their work. It expresses the behaviour standards that apply to employees and other members of the organization.

In context

Here, "code of conduct" names the workplace policy document that states the behaviour standards people in the organization are expected to follow in their work.

Situation
Completing employee onboarding, payroll setup, policies, and mandatory forms
What it communicates
names the workplace behavior policy document in the checklist.

Meaning limits

The term itself does not establish which specific behaviour standards the document contains.

Examples

“During induction, the supervisor gave the code of conduct to each new employee and volunteer and highlighted the expectations for behaviour at work.”

Core meaning

“The code of conduct applies to employees, interns, and volunteers across the organization.”

In context