Code of Conduct and Work Ethics

Every employee shall ensure proper behavior in keeping with the official decorum and not to indulge in riotous or disorderly behavior or any act subversive of discipline.

• Threaten or abuse or intimidate or assault any employee/customer inside/outside the premises of Shruti Brothers in connection with any aspect of his employment.
• Squat or remain anywhere within the premises of Shruti Brothers with a view to intimidate, coerce or threaten Shruti Brothers employees.
• Indulge in any criminal offense involving moral turpitude, which attracts conviction in any court of law.
• Stage, encourage or instigate forms of coercive action on any member of Team Supervisor or any other cadre.
• Be involved in theft, fraud or dishonesty in connection with Shruti Brothers business, affairs or property or property entrusted by Shruti Brothers.
• Indulge in forgery, falsification, destruction or alteration, theft or removal of records of Shruti Brothers.
• Come to the place of work in drunken/intoxicated condition.
• Consume alcoholic beverages or narcotics within the premises of Shruti Brothers and Principal Employer.
• Bring any political or outside influence to bear upon the management to further their or other employees’ interest in respect of matters pertaining to their service with Shruti Brothers.
• Indulge in any Sexual harassment at Work Place.

• Maintain utmost secrecy regarding Shruti Brothers affairs in respect of which they shall sign a declaration of secrecy.
• Be bound by any confidentiality agreement that may be signed by the employee for the purpose.

• Make public or publish any document, paper or information, which might have come into his possession in official capacity or otherwise without prior permission.
• Disclose any financial figures, information regarding decisions/ settlements/ arrangements or any other matters of trade and business of Shruti Brothers without permission.

Every employee shall refrain from accepting lavish or frequent hospitality from any individual or firm having business dealings with our Shruti Brothers.

• Accept any fee or any pecuniary advantage for any work done/ services provided to any outsider without permission.
• Use their position or influence directly or indirectly to secure employment for them and/or for any of their close relatives in any firm or Shruti Brothers having business, business dealings with our Shruti Brothers.
• Solicit or accept directly or indirectly or permit any member of their family to accept, without permission, gift or reward or any such offer from any person or firm having dealings with Shruti Brothers.
• Demand or accept bribes or any illegal gratification or receive any loan from any customer or any other person with whom the employee has interaction, in the normal course of his duties.
• Accept or solicit from any person or firm money, favor or consideration for employment in Shruti Brothers.
• Accept or solicit from any person or firm money, favor or consideration connected with any facet of Shruti Brothers activities.

“Misconduct” in simple terms can be termed as non-adherence to laid down Shruti Brothers norms/ procedures/ directives or violation of notified code of conduct and/or discipline. The various acts of misconducts / violation of rules are illustratively given in Sections 2 to 11 and not exhaustive. Employees must strictly desist from all those forms of behavior that are considered unacceptable or rule infractions or misconduct in the workplace as that may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

Shruti Brothers expects that every employee will be regular and punctual in attendance. This means being in the office, ready to work, at their starting time each day. Absenteeism and tardiness place a burden on other employees and on Shruti Brothers.

If you are unable to report for work for any reason, notify your leave sanctioning authority before regular starting time. You are responsible for speaking directly with these persons and inform them about your absence. It is not acceptable to leave a message on a voice mail, except in extreme emergencies. In the case of leaving a voice-mail message, a follow-up call must be made later that day. It is the onus of the employees to note the contact nos. of their leave sanctioning authority. Undue tardiness or irregular attendance may attract disciplinary action.

Shruti Brothers is committed to providing a safe and productive workplace for its employees. In keeping with this commitment, the following rules regarding alcohol and drugs of abuse have been established for all staff members, regardless of rank or position. The rules apply during working hours to all employees of Shruti Brothers while they are on Shruti Brothers premises or elsewhere on Shruti Brothers business. Being under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol, or substances of abuse on Shruti Brothers property is prohibited. Working while under the influence of prescription drugs that impair performance is prohibited.

When you are unable to work owing to illness or an accident or must leave the office for some other reason before the end of the workday, please notify your leave sanctioning authority. This will allow Shruti Brothers to arrange for temporary coverage of your duties, and helps other employees to continue work in your absence.

When an employee absents himself from work without proper authorization for a period of eight days or for a period of eight days beyond the sanctioned leave period, the appointing authority may give notice to resume duty. If the employee neither reports for work nor responds to such communication to the satisfaction of Shruti Brothers, the appointing authority may presume that the employee has voluntarily abandoned the services and the employee will be considered as having automatically lost his lien on the services of Shruti Brothers.

Shruti Brothers facilities namely telephones, Internet are intended for the use of serving our customers and in conducting Shruti Brothers business. Personal usage is discouraged except for extreme emergencies. If an employee is found to be deviating from this policy, he/ she will be subject to disciplinary action.

Shruti Brothers is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination and unlawful harassment. Actions, words, jokes, or comments based on an individual’s sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic will not be tolerated.

If you believe you have been the victim of harassment, or know of another employee who has, report it immediately. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.

Any employee who becomes aware of possible harassment should promptly advise his/ her Team Supervisor or the HR in-charge who will handle the matter in a timely and confidential manner.