SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Adelaide Group LLC is unequivocally committed to creating and sustaining a workplace and business operations free from sexual harassment. This commitment extends to our employees, candidates, clients, partners, and any other individuals who interact with our firm.
**Policy Statement:**
- **Zero Tolerance**: We enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual harassment. This applies to all individuals engaged in our business, including employees, candidates we represent, clients we serve, and our business partners.
- **Definition of Sexual Harassment**: Sexual harassment constitutes any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when it affects employment decisions, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance, or creates a hostile work environment.
- **Reporting Procedure**: Any individual associated with The Adelaide Group LLC, including employees and candidates, who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment, should report the incident as described in the procedure below.
- **Retaliation**: We strictly prohibit retaliation against any individual who reports sexual harassment or participates in the investigation of such reports.
- **Disciplinary Action**: Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any individual under The Adelaide Group LLC’s purview who is found to have violated our sexual harassment policy.
**Education and Training:**
- We commit to providing education and training on the prevention of sexual harassment to all employees and candidates. We will also encourage our clients and partners to provide such training.
**Review and Enforcement:**
- The Adelaide Group LLC will regularly review and enforce this policy to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all individuals engaged in our business activities.
**Acknowledgment:**
- All individuals engaged with The Adelaide Group LLC, including employees, candidates, clients, and partners, are required to acknowledge and adhere to this policy.
**Contact Information for Reporting:**
- Reports can be made to The Adelaide Group LLC at:
130 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 229-5110
Email: Matt@theadelaidegroup.com
Confidentiality will be maintained to the fullest extent possible during the investigation process.
**Review and Adjustment:**
- This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and reflects the best practices to maintain a respectful and harassment-free environment.
**Acceptance:**
- By engaging with The Adelaide Group LLC for recruitment services or in any other capacity, individuals agree to abide by this policy and promote a workplace free from sexual harassment.