Cognizant's Core Values and Standards of Business Conduct
Cognizant's Core Values and Standards of Business Conduct
Cognizant's Core Values and Standards of Business Conduct
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C O R E VA L U E S A N D S TA N D A R D SQ&An Question:When you talk about “contributions <strong>and</strong> expenditures,” are you talking about cash payments only?n Answer:No. Contributions <strong>and</strong> expenditures are not limited to cash contributions to c<strong>and</strong>idates or committees. They alsoinclude purchases <strong>of</strong> tickets to political dinners, advertisements on behalf <strong>of</strong> c<strong>and</strong>idates, <strong>and</strong> donations <strong>of</strong> corporateproperty, services or personnel.n Question:What do you mean by “any direct or indirect contribution?”Political Activitiesn Answer:Direct or indirect contributions include (but are not limited to) purchasing tickets to political events, furnishingcompany goods or services, loaning Company personnel during working hours or paying for advertisements <strong>and</strong>other campaign expenses.Respectful Treatment <strong>of</strong> Associates, Customers <strong>and</strong> <strong>Business</strong> PartnersWhy it is ImportantCognizant is committed to providing a safe, healthy work environment where respect is practiced, diversity valued<strong>and</strong> where all Cognizant Associates <strong>and</strong> customers are free <strong>of</strong> intimidation or harassment.Our CommitmentTo ensure this type <strong>of</strong> work environment we must:nnnnTreat others with fairness <strong>and</strong> respect.Recruit, hire, train, promote <strong>and</strong> provide other terms <strong>and</strong> conditions <strong>of</strong> employment without regard to a person’srace, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disabilities or veteran status<strong>and</strong> comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws, including those related to discrimination <strong>and</strong>harassment.Comply with any Company health <strong>and</strong> safety policies related to our jobs, as well as health <strong>and</strong> safety laws orregulations in the countries where we do business.Promptly report health <strong>and</strong> safety issues to a manager.We must never tolerate:nnDiscriminatory conduct, abuse <strong>of</strong> authority, or harassment <strong>of</strong> any kind, including that <strong>of</strong> a sexual nature. We mustalso refrain from making jokes, slurs or other remarks that are about race, color, religion, gender, age, national orethnic origin, sexual orientation, martial status, disabilities or veteran’s status or are <strong>of</strong> a sexual nature that canencourage or create an <strong>of</strong>fensive or hostile environment.Implicit or explicit verbal threats, intimidation or violence.37
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