4. Typical codes of conduct rules (2)

Rules that help define the border between the person as a private individual and the person as an employee.

For example:

  • Installing personal software - Some company computers are not completely locked down. But it is usually expected that the person does not install any software without specific permission.
  • Personal gain - Using company equipment for running your own small business 'on the side' is usually banned. This includes things such as a using a company laptop that you have access to at home for your own outside interests. Or to use the business mobile phone for non-company purposes.
  • Personal use - making use of IT applications within the company for your own interest, such as making birthday cards using the company graphics applications and then printing them on the company colour laser printer or running off a 100 copies of a party invitation on the photocopier.

People do do these things of course, but the code of conduct is there to stop abuse of the facilities and they know if it goes too far, then disciplinary action will follow.

 

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