Code of ethics

At Accord Group Interim Managers & Consultants, we invest time and energy in maintaining ongoing, lasting relationships which deliver results to both our clients and candidates. Our in-depth expertise means we achieve results time after time.

Ethics is at the forefront of our business strategy.

We are guided by the following ethical principles which reflect the core values of the interim management profession and comply with the ethical principles recommended by the Interim Managers Association of the United Kingdom.

• Confidentiality – We respect the confidential nature of all information provided to us, and require our interim professionals to do likewise.
• Professionalism – We guarantee a professional approach to every participant in the process.
• Competence – We perform all interim management assignments competently and with an appropriate degree of knowledge, thoroughness and urgency.
• Accuracy – We strive to meet our obligations and be accurate in all communications with our clients, interim professionals and other business partners.
• Public interest and legality – We conduct our activities with respect for the public interest and always within the local legal framework.
• Proactive prevention of conflicts of interest
• Equal opportunity – We support equal opportunity in employment and objectively evaluate all qualified candidates.
• Loyalty – We serve our clients loyally.
• Fair trading policy and competition – We respect and implement fair trade and fair methods of competition. Our fair trading standards are:
  • To establish a clear understanding of the client's organisation and requirements
  • To provide objective professional advice on the appropriateness of interim management, visiting the client whenever possible for this purpose
  • To provide our clients and interim professionals with our terms of business clearly and unambiguously
  • To provide a written statement setting out the description, scope and character of the services to be provided by the member and interim manager
  • To make a comprehensive search for appropriate, qualified interim professionals