Raising Concerns
Build Trust with Our Associates
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Raising Concerns
Build Trust with Our Associates
Build Trust with Our Customers
Build Trust in Our Business

Recognize and Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Gifts & Entertainment
No. To ensure that you treat all of your suppliers fairly and make objective business decisions, you should not accept free tickets or purchase tickets from your suppliers. Accepting free tickets from your supplier would be considered a gift. If you buy the tickets at face value, you may not be paying the actual fair market value of the tickets. The difference in the face value and the fair market value would also be considered a gift. Even if you paid fair market value for the tickets, you have access to the tickets because of your business relationship with the supplier; therefore, it would not be acceptable to buy the tickets from your supplier.
In some instances, it may be more cost effective and sustainable for associates to ride with a supplier while conducting business. If it’s necessary to travel with the supplier, you should pay your portion of the travel expenses (e.g. half the taxi fee, half the cost of gas, etc.). If these situations arise, talk to your manager.