Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct:

1. Be inclusive.
   We welcome and support people of all backgrounds and identities. This
   includes, but is not limited to members of any sexual orientation, gender
   identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, national origin, social and
   economic class, educational level, colour, immigration status, sex, age, size,
   family status, political belief, religion, and mental and physical ability.
2. Be considerate.
   We all depend on each other to produce the best work we can as a company.
   Your decisions will affect clients and colleagues, and you should take those
   consequences into account when making decisions.
3. Be respectful.
   We won’t all agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse for disrespectful
   behaviour. We will all experience frustration from time to time, but we cannot
   allow that frustration become personal attacks. An environment where people
   feel uncomfortable or threatened is not a productive or creative one.
4. Choose your words carefully.
   Always conduct yourself professionally. Be kind to others. Do not insult or put
   down others. Harassment and exclusionary behaviour aren’t acceptable. This
   includes, but is not limited to:
   ● Threats of violence.
   ● Insubordination.
   ● Discriminatory jokes and language.
   ● Sharing sexually explicit or violent material via electronic devices or
   other means.
   ● Personal insults, especially those using racist or sexist terms.
   ● Unwelcome sexual attention.
   ● Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.
5. Don’t harass.
   In general, if someone asks you to stop something, then stop. When we
   disagree, try to understand why. Differences of opinion and disagreements are
   mostly unavoidable. What is important is that we resolve disagreements and
   differing views constructively.
6. Make differences into strengths.
   We can find strength in diversity. Different people have different perspectives
   on issues, and that can be valuable for solving problems or generating new
   ideas. Being unable to understand why someone holds a viewpoint doesn’t
   mean that they’re wrong. Don’t forget that we all make mistakes, and blaming
   each other doesn’t get us anywhere.
   Instead, focus on resolving issues and learning from mistakes.