(April 23, 2007) Wow. Peter Weddle's
IAEWS has published an employment
web site code of ethics. It would be lovely to see it take root (particularly
the part about a slander free market place.) This is a great mov ofr the rentire
industry.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to see positive values
articulated in ways that are easy to follow. Certainly the other elements of out
industry would do well to follow this model of self-regulation.
From Their Newsletter:
The nay-sayers said it couldn't be done. The
industry critics opined that job boards didn't have what it takes to set
standards for themselves. Well, they were wrong. Thanks to the work of chairman
Dan Honig, the members of the IAEWS Working Group on the Code of Ethics and
others who contributed—notably Don Ramer, Ted Daywalt, Sunny Mokha, Manuel
Francisci and Eric Shannon—the IAEWS has adopted the first ever Code of Ethics
for the online employment services industry.
Is it perfect? Nothing is. Is it a credible
start? Absolutely. Indeed, the guidelines that we've adopted set our Members
apart from other, less reputable sites operating in our industry. They provide a
tangible differentiator that will help sell clients and attract talent. No less
important, they represent a commitment to excellence of which we all can be
proud. The text of the code follows.
The IAEWS Code of Ethics
IAEWS Members are leaders in their industry.
In acknowledgement of that role, they agree to adhere to the following Code
of Ethics:
Confidentiality
We will maintain a privacy policy that is
open and transparent. We will adhere to generally accepted principles for
the use of information acquired online, to include the full disclosure of
what personal information is collected and how it is used and/or released to
others.
For example, Members will carefully protect
hosted individual passwords and clearly indicate the use of all individual
contact information.
Fairness
We will operate with respect for our
customers and deliver our products and services as promised. In addition, we
will compete fairly in the marketplace and not slander our competitors.
For example, Members will provide
easy-to-find and up-to-date contact information on their sites for both
employers and job seekers.
Honesty
We will not engage in deceitful or deceptive
business practices. We will deliver our products and services as they are
represented in our sales and marketing materials and provide accurate data
on their performance and our operations.
For example, Members will make every effort
to ensure that all job postings displayed on their sites are genuine
employment opportunities.
Responsibility
We will serve the interests of all of our
customers—employers, recruiters and job seekers. We will resolve customer
issues to the best of our ability.
For example, Members will clearly state how
long a resume will be archived on their sites and respect that commitment.
Self Regulation
We acknowledge that compliance with the IAEWS
Code of Ethics is a condition of membership in the Association. We will
adhere to the Code in all aspects of our business operations and
expeditiously remediate any areas of noncompliance.
How Can You Put the Code to Work for You?
The Code is posted at the Association's Web-site under the Mission tab.
Members are invited to reproduce, link to and/or mention it in their
promotional and marketing materials. In addition, the Association, itself,
is beginning an aggressive promotional effort to announce the Code and
underscore its importance for both employers and job seekers. Bottom Line:
If we want the Code to set Members apart, we have to make sure our customers
know about it and what it means
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