Spectrum Ethics

Company Resources

Company resources are inclusive of physical assets, financial and intellectual property. Spectrum is committed to operating at the greatest efficiency possible to ensure longevity and prosperity for all stakeholders. To accomplish this, every employee must be invested in making sure resources are put to proper use.

Prohibited:

Company computers may not be used to participate in games of chance (i.e. gambling) at any time.

Permitted:

Employees are required to use company resources only in the manner for which they were intended and at the rate or quantity appropriate for their business intent.

Employees must consider the most efficient practices to accomplish assigned tasks to ensure the cost effective use of resources.

Key Topics - Workplace Environment Harassment & Discrimination Employment Relationships Prohibited Substances Company Resources Employment & Credentials

What are some examples of misappropriating company resources?

A: Taking product or supplies for personal use, charging personal expenses on company credit cards, reselling scrap or waste product for your financial gain, or diverting assets through fraud or embezzlement are all examples of misappropriating company resources.

Q: I accidentally damaged an expensive piece of equipment and I’m afraid that its repair might cost our Company a lot of money. I know I need to report the situation, but I’m afraid I’ll be fired. What should I do?

A: The Code requires that you report the damage to your supervisor or anyone listed in this section. Doing so will likely save our company money in the long run and protect Spectrum’s reputation. Failure to report a mistake could lead to more severe disciplinary actions than the reporting of an honest mistake. Our name is much more valuable than any amount of repair costs.

My supervisor told me when I travel with my laptop I should carry it on the plane with me. Is this really necessary?

A: Yes. When traveling with a company-issued laptop, you must carry it on the plane with you. It may not be checked with your baggage. This is necessary to protect the laptop and the information contained on it from theft, loss, misuse, or damage.