Code of Ethics

Our code of ethics shapes how we all- staff, management, board of directors and volunteers- are expected to behave. These help us identify right and wrong, fair and unfair. We must always obey our code of ethics.

Integrity and honesty

We expect our team members to tell the truth and always avoid any wrongdoing to the best of their ability. Theft, exploitative, malicious, or deceitful conduct will not be tolerated and will lead to disciplinary action in accordance with legislation (please refer to employee handbook for termination and disciplinary action policies).

Justice

Avodah Global seeks to uphold justice in all its practices. We expect all our team members to act in fairness, objectivity, and treat one another in a way that honours the mission of Avodah Global to empower vulnerable and at-risk workers with skills, training and employment. Discrimination will not be tolerated. Don’t’ be afraid to speak up when someone else is experiencing injustice.

Lawfulness

We expect the following of all team members, whether employee, contractor, or volunteer:

You must not expose, disclose or endanger information of customers, employees, stakeholders or our business;
You must not engage in fraud, bribery, corruption, harassment, assault, violence, or unlawful business practices;
You must work in compliance with Health and Safety legislation;
You must not engage in child labour.

Conflict of interest

Conflicts of interest may occur whenever your interest in a particular matter leads you to actions, activities or relationships that undermine our company. We expect that our team members will not engage in behaviours that undermine Avodah Global.

Accountability

To be great at what we do, we need to be accountable. This means taking responsibility for your actions. We all make mistakes or need to make tough decisions and it’s important we own up to them. When we make mistakes, the only two questions we will ask each other is: “What is the fix to correct the problem?” and “What did you learn through this mistake?” It is not appropriate to shout, yell or belittle people who make mistakes. Failure provides opportunity for personal and team growth.

Respect

It’s mandatory to respect everyone you interact with. Be kind, polite and understanding. You must respect others’ personal space, opinions, and privacy. As a general rule, try to put yourself in someone else’s place. How would you feel if someone behaved a specific way to you? If the answer is “I wouldn’t like it much” or “I would never let them behave like that to me”, then we don’t tolerate this behaviour no matter the person it comes from.

Health & Safety

We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all workers (including contractors and volunteers) as well as clients, visitors and members of the public. Hazards and risks to health and safety will be eliminated or minimised, as far as is reasonably practicable. For policy details please contact Avodah Global.

Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Abuse or Assault

Discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse and/or assault will not be tolerated at Avodah Global. In accordance with the pertinent legislation any acts of discrimination harassment, bullying, abuse and/or assault will result in immediate termination without notice. Please refer to the links below for further information on harassment, bullying, abuse and/or assault in the workplace:

Bullying | WorkSafe.qld.gov.au

Workplace bullying | Employees rights, crime and the law | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au)

Discrimination and employees rights | Employees rights, crime and the law | Queensland Government (www.qld.gov.au). For policy details please contact Avodah Global.

Whistleblowing

Avodah Global is committed to operating with high ethical and legal standards. In line with these standards, we ask that all employees report any activities believed to be illegal, dishonest, unethical, or otherwise improper to the directors of Avodah Global or to the appropriate external agency.

All current and former employees, contractors, and suppliers of Avodah Global, as well as their family members are eligible whistleblowers. For policy details please contact Avodah Global.

Privacy Policy

Avodah Global is committed to promoting our activities to you and this policy outlines our ongoing obligations to you in respect of how we manage your Personal Information.

We have adopted the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). The APPs govern the way in which we collect, use, disclose, store, secure and dispose of your Personal Information.

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the website of The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.aoic.gov.au.

For policy details including how we comply with GDPR requirements, please contact Avodah Global.

Environmental Policy

We strive to be a leader in environmental sustainability and believes that a successful future for a business in the customers we serve depends on the sustainability of the environment, communities and economies in which we operate.

As a responsible corporate citizen we consider the impacts of our actions and how they affect the environment both directly in terms of our own operations, and indirectly through our purchasing decisions the products and services we offer to our customers in the business opportunities we pursue.