At BiharSamachar.in, we recognize the critical importance of maintaining the highest ethical standards in all facets of our operations. This Code of Ethics outlines our commitment to integrity, transparency, and compliance with legal requirements. It ensures that every employee acts in the best interests of the company, prioritizing ethical conduct over personal gain.
General Policies
- Gifts, Favors, and Payments:
- Gifts, favors, and payments offered or received at company expense must align with accepted business practices.
- They should have minimal value, avoid any appearance of bribery, comply with laws and ethical standards, and not bring disrepute to BiharSamachar.in upon disclosure.
- Payments or compensation to associates of customers, not stipulated in written agreements, are strictly prohibited.
- Receipt of Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments:
- Employees are prohibited from soliciting or accepting gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments without a legitimate business purpose from individuals or entities doing business with or competing against BiharSamachar.in.
- Exceptions include customary courtesies associated with business practices, such as modest meals, nominal gifts, or event tickets, subject to prior approval.
- Conflicts of Interest:
- Employees must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with those of BiharSamachar.in.
- Full disclosure of any potential conflict of interest is mandatory, including ownership in competing enterprises or holding positions that could impact the company’s interests.
- Confidential Information:
- Employees are prohibited from disclosing or misusing confidential information, including proprietary data, decisions, or plans, without prior authorization.
- Mishandling confidential information, particularly personnel data, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- Social Media Guidelines:
- Employees must adhere to BiharSamachar.in‘s policies when using social media platforms.
- They should differentiate personal opinions from official company positions when discussing BiharSamachar.in or its business activities.
- Posting content that could harm the company’s reputation, violate laws, or include discriminatory remarks or threats of violence is strictly prohibited.
Additional Policies
- Plagiarism: BiharSamachar.in maintains a stringent policy against plagiarism in all journalistic content. Originality and integrity are paramount in our reporting standards.
- Fairness: Our reporters are committed to fair and balanced reporting. They strive to provide comprehensive coverage of all sides of a story, offering individuals or entities accused of wrongdoing ample opportunity to respond and present their perspectives.
