RSM STAR Code of Conduct

RSM STAR Code of Conduct

We aim to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive place of work so our members have the opportunity to learn, grow and excel, and contribute to STAR’s mission to enrich the life of all RSM students. We define the overriding principles as follows: • Diversity: The quality of being different or unique as an individual or group, including but not limited to age, race, religion, ethnicity, colour, physical features, sex, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity/expression, language differences, nationality or national origin, socioeconomic status, work and behavioural styles, political affiliation, etc. This may also refer to different ways of thinking and ways of working.

• Inclusion: All people, regardless of their diversity characteristics, have the right to be respected and appreciated as valuable members of their communities.

Code of Conduct Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) aligns with our core competencies of career start support, academic & development support, social interaction, societal impact & sustainability, and Active Members and their personal and professional development. The objective of this D&I Code of Conduct is to articulate proper behaviour and accountabilities, and reinforcing respect for each other. We are committed to enforcing and evolving this code over time. The code will be reviewed annually.

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This Code of Conduct applies to interactions in our shared STAR lives, including office encounters, shared online spaces (e.g. Google Drive, Slack), social media, conferences or other events where we represent STAR. If you experience that the Code of Conduct is not being adhered to, please report it to the HR Manager of the Board (Lieke Venema).

Your report(s) will be treated confidentially.

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For Active Members: • Communicate respectfully with all fellow Active Members. Be mindful

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of online communication, where misunderstandings occur more frequently; Behave in a way that does not offend, intimidate, degrade, insult or humiliate others. This includes jokes, banter, ridicule or taunts; Feedback is important within STAR. Good feedback is respectful, clear, and constructive; Understand and act upon the fact that what may be acceptable to you may not be to someone else; Ensure a safe environment at STAR’s social events, free of any (sexual) intimidation and harassment; Go out of your way and across cultures to include people in casual, conversational or work-related interactions. This includes talking English when international students are present. Avoid slang or idioms that might be offensive to other people; Challenge poor practice in others, reporting to the HR Manager or another board member in case of a www.rsmstar.nl

RSM STAR Code of Conduct

breach of the Code of Conduct, helping to promote good practice and create change; • Commit to self-improvement. Be openminded and own up to your mistakes.

For the STAR Board: • Ensure that there is no discrimination towards or against any Active Members with diversity characteristics in relation to the recruitment of all Active Members; • Ensure that our Active Members are aware and comply with this Code of Conduct; • Take personal responsibility for progressing equality, diversity, inclusion and achieving results; • In case of a breach of the Code of Conduct, the Board ensures an appropriate course of action for all parties involved; • Invest in the well-being of our Active Members by creating a safe space to educate Active Members about D&I. Exclusionary behaviours discriminate and isolate individuals and groups who are different, whereas inclusive behaviours encourage diversity.

For questions, comments, and reports, please send an email to hr@rsmstar.nl.

Your information will always be treated confidentially.

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