Kesari Times 24 Code of Ethics
At kesaritimes24.com, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in our work. All employees must conduct themselves with honesty, integrity, and transparency, while complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This policy covers key areas such as gifts, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, social media conduct, plagiarism, and fairness in reporting.
1. Gifts, Favors, Entertainment, and Payments
At kesaritimes24.com, the acceptance or giving of gifts, favors, or payments is governed by the following principles:
- Permissible Gifts: Employees may offer or accept gifts of limited value that are consistent with accepted business practices, are legal, and will not damage the company’s reputation. Common courtesies such as meals or promotional items (e.g., calendars, pens) are acceptable.
- Prohibited Gifts: Cash, cash equivalents (e.g., stocks, bonds), or any form of payment intended to influence business decisions are strictly forbidden.
- Approval Required: Larger gifts, tickets to events, or overnight outings require prior approval from senior management.
- Business Transparency: Any gifts or favors should not create a perception of improper influence or conflict of interest.
2. Conflicts of Interest
Employees must avoid situations that present a conflict between personal interests and the company’s interests. This includes:
- Financial Interests: Employees or their families should not have significant financial investments in competitors or companies seeking to do business with kesaritimes24.com.
- Outside Employment: Employees may not serve as directors, officers, or consultants for competitors without prior written approval from senior management.
- Full Disclosure: Any potential conflict must be reported in writing to the employee’s manager.
3. Confidentiality
At kesaritimes24.com, the protection of confidential information is critical. Employees are prohibited from:
- Sharing confidential company information, data, or plans without proper authorization.
- Using confidential information for personal gain.
- Mishandling sensitive employee information, client details, or business strategies.
Violations will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
4. Social Media Guidelines
Employees of kesaritimes24.com must exercise caution and professionalism when using social media platforms.
- Personal Responsibility: Employees are personally responsible for the content they post online, and must avoid content that could be deemed inappropriate, offensive, or harmful to the company’s reputation.
- Separate Personal and Professional Views: When discussing the company or industry online, employees must clearly state that their views are personal and not representative of kesaritimes24.com.
- Respect and Professionalism: Posts should be respectful of colleagues, clients, and competitors. Negative or hostile comments, as well as content that violates privacy or company policies, are strictly prohibited.
5. Plagiarism
At kesaritimes24.com, we have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All content must be original, with appropriate citations given for any sourced material.
- Original Content: Journalists and writers must ensure that all articles, reports, and publications are written from scratch without copying or uncredited paraphrasing.
- Proper Attribution: When using quotes, data, or research from other sources, proper attribution and credits must be provided.
6. Fairness in Reporting
kesaritimes24.com is dedicated to fairness, accuracy, and impartiality in journalism. Our journalists must:
- Balanced Coverage: Always provide both sides of a story, especially when accusations or negative coverage is involved.
- Right to Respond: Offer individuals or organizations being covered the opportunity to respond to any claims or accusations.
- Accurate Representation: Reporters must strive to present information factually, without bias or distortion.
7. Compliance
Any violation of this Code of Ethics will result in disciplinary action, which may include termination of employment. Employees are encouraged to report any suspected violations to senior management, without fear of retaliation.
By adhering to these ethical principles, kesaritimes24.com upholds its commitment to responsible journalism, ensuring the trust and respect of its readers and the broader community.