Anti-corruption

Parceman Hill is committed to conducting all of our business in an honest and ethical manner. We take a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and are committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.

Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for gross misconduct. Any non-employee who breaches this policy may have their contract terminated with immediate effect.

This policy covers all employees, officers, consultants, contractors, volunteers, work experience interns, casual workers and agency workers - collectively referred to as Staff in this policy.

Definition

Bribe means a financial or other inducement or reward for action which is illegal, unethical, a breach of trust or improper in any way. Bribes can take the form of money, gifts, loans, fees, hospitality, services, discounts, the award of a contract or any other advantage or benefit.

Bribery includes offering, promising, giving, accepting or seeking a bribe.

What is prohibited?

The organisation prohibits all Staff offering, promising, giving, soliciting or accepting any bribe. 

The following behaviour is unacceptable, and must not occur in this organisation:

• accepting any financial or other reward from any person in return for providing some favour

• requesting a financial or other reward from any person in return for providing some favour

• offering any financial or other reward from any person in return for providing some favour

Business gifts and hospitality

From time to time, customers, suppliers or other persons might offer a gift to an employee. This could be a small item, or something of considerable value.  The organisation may also offer small gifts to customers, suppliers and other persons. If a gift is authorised by the organisation, the employee is entitled to give it to the appropriate individuals. 

Gifts must be of an appropriate type and value depending on the circumstances and taking account of the reason for the gift. Gifts must not include cash or cash equivalent (such as vouchers), or be given in secret. Gifts must be given in our name, not your name.