The Team5pm ‘Rules of Conduct’…what are they?
❌ No agreements
❌ No principles
✅ It’s just about how we treat each other. As simple as that.
Ok, we get red spots on our necks just by hearing the words 'rules of conduct'. It sounds patronising and above all, constricting. And yet we do want to say something about how we like to treat each other. Without pointing the finger at what is and is not allowed. But to protect our culture. After all, uniqueness is one of our core values and that is why we think it is so important that you can be who you are. Just relaxed, fun, chill, yourself, authentic. That is only possible if you feel at ease in a place.
So in our relationship with each other, we think it's important to trust each other and create a safe atmosphere. Respect, understanding, space, interest, are some terms that usually contribute to this. But we are also honest, we don't walk on eggshells or wear velvet gloves. Sometimes we are direct. Maybe someone is a little too blunt. Or someone might just come up with a bad joke. This is not to hurt anyone's feelings but when the ground is solid, you can often crack one.
Let's be very clear, some things are just not okay. We disapprove of anything that falls into the category of 'unacceptable behaviour'. In fact, if you don't feel good about it, it's simply not OK with us. So if you feel uncomfortable in the workplace because of the behaviour of a colleague or colleagues, we will support you and deal with it.
When it comes to contact with (potential) clients, we expect you to be an ambassador for Team5pm. We have selected you based on a match with our core values and culture so this should go well, but better to say it once too often than not enough. What you do and how you do it reflects on Team5pm. Keep that in mind, even if you're having some (slightly too cozy) networking drinks 😊.