Welcome to HawkStack Technologies
HawkStack Technologies provides specialized, practical training and consulting in cutting-edge technologies. Their Code of Conduct prioritizes ethical behavior in all interactions, driving performance and prioritizing learners and employees.
We will push for better ways to serve our Students, Trainers, employees, clients, and the
organization.
We will be fair, honest, transparent and ethical in our conduct.
We will be passionate about achieving the highest standards of quality, always promoting
meritocracy.
We will integrate environmental and social principles in our businesses,
ensuring that what comes from the people goes back to the people many times over.
We will treat everyone respectfully to create a positive work culture in which everyone
feels fulfilled, loyal, engaged and motivated to perform at their very best
Our Principles
We are committed to operating our Ed-Tech Business conforming to the highest moral and ethical standards. We do not tolerate bribery or corruption in any form. This commitment underpins everything that we do.
We are committed to good corporate citizenship. We treat social development activities which benefit the communities in which we operate as an integral part of our Ed-Tech business plan.
We seek to contribute to the economic development of the communities of the countries and regions we operate in, while respecting their culture, norms and heritage.
We seek to avoid any project or activity that is detrimental to the wider interests of the communities in which we operate.
We shall not compromise safety in the pursuit of commercial advantage. We shall strive to provide a safe, healthy and clean working environment for our employees and all those who work with us.
When representing our Institution, we shall act with professionalism, honesty and integrity and conform to the highest moral and ethical standards. In the countries we operate in, we shall exhibit culturally appropriate behavior.
Our conduct shall be fair and transparent and be perceived as fair and transparent by third parties.
We shall respect the human rights and dignity of all our Students, Trainers, employees, clients and Organization.
Our Core Principles
We shall strive to balance the interests of our Employees, Trainers and Clients, treating each of them fairly and avoiding unfair discrimination of any kind.
The statements that we make to our Employees, Trainers and Clients shall be truthful and made in good faith.
We shall not engage in any restrictive or unfair trade practices.
We shall strive to create an environment free from fear of retribution to deal with concerns that are raised or cases reported in good faith.
No one shall be punished or made to suffer for raising concerns or making disclosures in good faith or in the public interest.
We expect the leaders of our businesses to demonstrate their commitment to the ethical standards set out in this Code through their own behavior and by establishing appropriate processes within their Companies.
We shall comply with the laws of the countries in which we operate and any other laws which apply to us. With regard to those provisions of the Code that are explicitly dealt with under an applicable law or employment terms, the law and those terms shall take precedence.
Our Employees
We provide equal opportunities to all our employees and to all eligible applicants for employment in our
company. We do not unfairly discriminate on any ground, including race, caste, religion, colour,
ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or any other
category protected by applicable law.
When recruiting, developing and promoting our employees, our decisions will be based solely
on performance, merit, competence and potential.
We shall have fair, transparent and clear employee policies which promote diversity and equality, in
accordance with applicable law and other provisions of this Code. These policies shall provide for clear
terms of employment, training, development and performance management
We do not employ children at our workplaces.
We do not use forced labor in any form.
We do not force anyone to make any payment(s) to us or to anyone else in order to secure employment
with us or our clients.
Our leaders shall be responsible for creating a conducive work environment built on tolerance,
understanding, mutual cooperation and respect for individual privacy.
Everyone in our work environment must be treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate any
form of harassment, whether sexual, physical, verbal or psychological.
We have clear and fair disciplinary procedures, which necessarily include an employee’s right to be
heard.
We respect our employees’ right to privacy. We have no concern with their conduct outside our work
environment, unless such conduct impairs their work performance, creates conflicts of interest or
adversely affects our reputation or business interests.
Our employees and those representing us, including any intermediaries, shall not, directly or indirectly,
offer or receive any illegal or improper payments or comparable benefits that are intended or perceived
to obtain undue favors for the conduct of our business.
Remember: We do not tolerate harassment in any form and therefore we expect every employee
to discourage such misdemeanors in the workplace.
Business gifts and hospitality are sometimes used in the normal course of business activity. However, if
offers of gifts or hospitality (including entertainment or travel) are frequent or of substantial value, they
may create the perception of, or an actual conflict of interest or an ‘illicit payment’. Therefore, gifts and
hospitality given or received should be modest in value and appropriate (no greater than INR 2000), and
in compliance with our company’s gifts and hospitality policy.
Remember:As a general rule, we may accept gifts or hospitality from a business associate.
We recognize that employees may be interested in joining associations or involving themselves in
civic or public affairs in their personal capacities, provided such activities do not create an actual or
potential conflict with the interests of our company. Our employees must notify and seek prior
approval for any such activity as per the ‘Conflicts of Interest’ clause of this Code and in accordance
with applicable company policies and law.
Taking employment, accepting a position of responsibility or running a business outside employment
with our company, in your own time, with or without remuneration, could interfere with your ability to
work effectively at our company or create conflicts of interest. Any such activity must not be with any
customer, supplier, distributor or competitor of our company. Our employees must notify and seek
prior approval for any such activity as per the ‘Conflicts of Interest’ clause of this Code and in
accordance with applicable company policies and law.
Our employees shall not make any willful omissions or material misrepresentation that would
compromise the integrity of our records, internal or external communications and reports, including the
financial statements.
Our employees and directors shall seek proper authorization prior to disclosing company or businessrelated
information, and such disclosures shall be made in accordance with our company’s media and
communication policy. This includes disclosures through any forum or media, including through social
media.
Our employees shall ensure the integrity of personal data or information provided by them to our
company. We shall safeguard the privacy of all such data or information given to us in accordance with
applicable company policies or law.
Our employees shall respect and protect all confidential information and intellectual property of our
company. Our employees shall safeguard the confidentiality of all third party intellectual property and
data.
Our employees shall not misuse such intellectual property and data that comes into their possession
and shall not share it with anyone, except in accordance with applicable company policies or law.
Our employees shall promptly report the loss, theft or destruction of any confidential information or
intellectual property and data of our company or that of any third party.
Our employees shall use all company assets, tangible and intangible, including computer and
communication equipment, for the purpose for which they are provided and in order to conduct our
business. Such assets shall not be misused. We shall establish processes to minimize the risk of fraud,
and misappropriation or misuse of our assets.
We shall comply with all applicable anti-money laundering, anti-fraud and anti-corruption laws and we
shall establish processes to check for and prevent any breaches of such laws.
Our employees must not indulge in any form of insider trading nor assist others, including immediate
family, friends or business associates, to derive any benefit from access to and possession of price
sensitive information that is not in the public domain.
Such information would include information about our company, our group companies, our clients and
our suppliers.
Our employees and executive directors shall always act in the interest of our company and ensure that
any business or personal association including close personal relationships which they may have, does
not create a conflict of interest with their roles and duties in our company or the operations of our
company. Further, our employees and executive directors shall not engage in any business, relationship
or activity, which might conflict with the interest of our company or our group companies.
Should any actual or potential conflicts of interest arise, the concerned person must immediately
report such conflicts and seek approvals as required by applicable law and company policy. The
competent authority shall revert to the employee within a reasonable time as defined in our
company’s policy, so as to enable the concerned employee to take necessary action as advised to
resolve or avoid the conflict in an expeditious manner.
In the case of all employees other than executive directors, the Chief Executive Officer / Managing
Director shall be the competent authority, who in turn shall report such cases to the Board of Directors
on a quarterly basis. In case of the Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director and executive directors,
the Board of Directors of our company shall be the competent authority.
Notwithstanding such or any other instance of conflict of interest that exists due to historical reasons,
adequate and full disclosure by interested employees shall be made to our company’s management. At
the time of appointment in our company, our employees and executive directors shall make full
disclosure to the competent authority, of any interest leading to an actual or potential conflict that such
persons or their immediate family (including parents, siblings, spouse, partner, children) or persons with whom they enjoy close personal relationships, may have in a family business or a company or firm that
is a competitor, supplier, customer or distributor of, or has other business dealings with, our company.
If there is a failure to make the required disclosure and our management becomes aware of an instance
of conflict of interest that ought to have been disclosed by an employee or executive director, our
management shall take a serious view of the matter and consider suitable disciplinary action as per the
terms of employment. In all such matters, we shall follow clear and fair disciplinary procedures, respecting
the employee’s right to be heard.
We shall not enter into any activity constituting anti-competitive behavior such as abuse of
market dominance, collusion, participation in cartels or inappropriate exchange of information
with competitors. We collect competitive information only in the normal course of business and
obtain the same through legally permitted sources and means.
This Code is more than a set of prescriptive guidelines issued solely for the purpose of formal
compliance. It represents our collective commitment to our value system and to our core principles.
Every person employed by us, directly or indirectly, should expect to be held accountable for his/her
behavior. Should such behavior violate this Code, they may be subject to action according to their
employment terms and relevant company policies.
When followed in letter and in spirit, this Code is ‘lived’ by our employees as well as those who work
with us. It represents our shared responsibility to all our employees, clients and stakeholders, and our
mutual commitment to each other.