Purpose
At Hindi Samachar Daily, we are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our operations. This policy ensures that every member of our team conducts themselves with integrity, complies with all relevant laws and regulations, and avoids actions motivated by personal gain.
Gifts, Favors, and Payments
- Any gifts, favors, or payments provided by Hindi Samachar Daily must align with accepted business practices, be of nominal value, comply with applicable laws, and avoid bringing embarrassment to the company upon public disclosure.
- Payments, commissions, or compensation to associates of customers without a formal written contract are strictly prohibited.
Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments Received
- Associates must not solicit or accept gifts, favors, entertainment, or payments without a legitimate business purpose, particularly from entities that conduct or seek to conduct business with Hindi Samachar Daily.
- Acceptable exceptions include small-value gifts and customary business courtesies. However, strict standards apply, especially concerning gifts from suppliers or vendors.
Conflicts of Interest
- Associates must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with those of Hindi Samachar Daily and should promptly disclose any potential conflicts to their manager.
- Conflicts of interest may include:
- Holding ownership or financial interest in businesses that work with or compete against Hindi Samachar Daily.
- Serving in any role for a competing entity.
- Engaging in activities that compromise the company’s interests.
Confidential Information
- Unauthorized disclosure, misuse, or unauthorized access to confidential company information is strictly prohibited.
- Any breach of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action, including termination.
Compliance
- Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- Associates are required to report any known or suspected policy violations to management immediately.
Social Media Guidelines
Introduction
- Social media activity is considered a public statement with lasting impact. Associates must exercise good judgment when posting online.
- All employees are expected to understand and comply with company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Be Careful What You Post
- Associates are personally responsible for their online behavior, and inappropriate content may lead to disciplinary action, including termination.
- Posts should reflect personal viewpoints, and any reference to Hindi Samachar Daily must be clearly identified as personal opinion.
Be Respectful and Professional
- Maintain professionalism and courtesy in all communications.
- Avoid posts that could be interpreted as offensive, threatening, or harassing.
- Respect others’ privacy and refrain from sharing false or misleading information.
Be Honest and Accurate
- Accuracy is essential. If a mistake is made, it should be promptly corrected.
- Any updates or edits to previous posts should be clearly communicated to maintain transparency.
Respect Laws and Confidentiality
- Associates must comply with all legal and confidentiality requirements, including copyright, privacy laws, and intellectual property rights.
- Confidential company information should never be shared without proper authorization.
Report Concerns
- Any concerns about potential policy violations should be reported to Human Resources immediately.
- Retaliation against employees who report violations in good faith is strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism and Fairness
- Hindi Samachar Daily maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism.
- Journalists and writers must uphold fairness by ensuring all parties involved in a story are given a fair opportunity to respond before publication.