Code of Conduct

HMS Associates are bound by our Code of Conduct which is very largely based on that developed by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

At all times HMS Associates will endeavor to enhance the standing and good name of the profession by:

seeking to continually improve their performance and update and refresh their skills and knowledge

seeking to achieve the fullest possible development of people for present and future organisational needs and encouraging self-development by individuals

seeking to adopt in the most appropriate way, the most appropriate people management processes and structures to enable client organisations to best achieve their present and future objectives

promoting, and themselves maintaining, fair and reasonable standards in the treatment of people who are operating within scope of their influence

promoting, and themselves seek to exercise, employment practices that remove unfair discrimination including but not limited to gender, age, race, religion, disability and background

respecting legitimate needs and requirements for confidentiality

using due diligence and exercising high standards of timeliness, appropriateness and accuracy in the information and advice they provide to employers and employees

seeking to recognise the limitations of their own knowledge and ability and must not undertake activity for which they are not yet appropriately prepared or, where applicable, qualified.

exercising integrity, honesty, diligence and appropriate behaviour in all their business, professional and related personal activities

acting within the law and not encouraging, assisting or acting in collusion with employers, employees or others who may be engaged in unlawful conduct.

Complaints

In the first instance, any complaints about HMS or its Associates should be directed to the Lead Associate. However, any person, whether or not a member of CIPD, may complain to the Institute that a member has been guilty of conduct which is not in accordance with the provisions of this code and/or where that conduct appears likely to bring discredit to the Institute or the profession. Such conduct will be considered under the terms of the disciplinary procedure.