HR Glossary

What is Code of Ethics?

A document that defines an organization's core values, moral principles, and ethical commitments, guiding how employees, leadership, and stakeholders should approach decisions and professional relationships.

Why it matters in hiring

Code of Ethics comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Clawback Clause
• Clearance Process
• Coaching
• COBRA
• Cohort-Based Learning
• Commission
• Commuter Benefits
• Compa-Ratio

Part of the springhire HR glossary, 1,150+ HR, payroll and recruiting terms defined. Free, no signup.