Ethics
Statement of Ethics from the 2006 edition of the EPSHRM By-Laws
STATEMENT OF ETHICS
The Chapter adopts SHRM's Code of Ethical and Professional Standards in Human Resource Management for members of the Association in order to promote and maintain the highest standards among our members. Each member shall honor, respect, and support the purposes of this Chapter and of SHRM.
The Chapter shall not be represented as advocating or endorsing any issue unless approved by the Executive Board. No member shall actively solicit business from any other member at Chapter meetings without approval from the Executive Board. (See Society for Human Resource Management Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Code of Ethics as printed in the EPSHRM By-Laws on pages 13, 14, and 15 respectively.)
Diversity
SHRM's 2009 Diversity Goals
- Ensure that all leadership councils and committees have visible and invisible diversity representation (age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, education, geographic location, background, etc.) and effectively mirror the diversity that exists in your state/location.
- Complete at least 2-3 activities outlined in the Chapter Achievement Plan or State Council Achievement plan (located in the VLRC under Diversity).
- Document your diversity efforts (successes, lessons learned, new knowledge, best practices) and send to SHRM’s Manager of Diversity & Inclusion by November 1, 2009.
- Participate in diversity CLA conference calls hosted by SHRM’s Director of Diversity currently planned for January 14, April 22, August 6, and December 3, all at 4:00 ET.
- Participate in at least 2 webcasts hosted by SHRM’s Diversity office, currently scheduled
for February 12, March 19, and July 16, all at 4:00 ET.
From the SHRM Code of Ethics (see page 16 of the EPSHRM By-Laws.)
FAIRNESS AND JUSTICE
Core Principle
As human resource professionals, we are ethically responsible for promoting and fostering fairness and justice for all employees and their organizations.
Intent
To create and sustain an environment that encourages all individuals and the organization to reach their fullest potential in a positive and productive manner.
Guidelines
- Respect the uniqueness and intrinsic worth of every individual.
- Treat people with dignity, respect, and compassion to foster a trusting work environment free of harassment, intimidation, and unlawful discrimination.
- Ensure that everyone has the opportunity to develop their skills and new competencies.
- Assure an environment of inclusiveness and a commitment to diversity in the organizations we serve.
- Develop, administer, and advocate policies and procedures that foster fair, consistent, and equitable treatment for all.
- Regardless of personal interests, support decisions made by our organizations that are both ethical and legal.
- Act in a responsible manner and practice sound management in the country(ies) in which the organizations we serve operate.