Conflict of Interest policy

Phoenix Youth and Family Services, Inc. expects all employees to conduct themselves and the company business in a manner that reflects the highest standards of ethical conduct and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This includes avoiding actual and potential conflicts of interest.

Phoenix recognizes and respects the individual employee’s right to engage in activities outside of employment that is private in nature and do not in any way conflict with or reflect poorly on the company.

All employees must complete a Conflict of Interest Acknowledgement and Disclosure Form PYFS HR Form 1008.

Defining all the circumstances and relationships that might create a conflict of interest is impossible. If a situation arises with a potential conflict of interest, the employee should discuss this with their supervisor for advice and guidance on how to proceed. The list below suggests some of the types of activities that indicate improper behavior, unacceptable personal integrity, or unacceptable ethics:

  1. Simultaneous employment by another firm that is a competitor of or supplier to Phoenix;

  2. Carrying on company business with a firm in which the employee, or a close relative of the employee, has substantial ownership or interest;

  3. Holding a substantial interest in, or participating in the management of, a firm to which the company makes sales or from which it makes purchases;

  4. Borrowing money from staff, customers, or firms other than recognized loan institutions, from which our company buys services, materials, equipment, or supplies;

  5. Accepting substantial gifts or excessive entertainment from an outside organization or agency;

  6. Speculating or dealing in materials, equipment, supplies, services, or property purchased by the company;

  7. Participating in civic or professional organization activities in a manner that divulges confidential company information;

  8. Misusing privileged information or revealing confidential data to outsiders;

  9. Using one’s position in the company or knowledge of its affairs for personal gains; and

  10. Engaging in practices or procedures that violate antitrust laws, commercial bribery laws, copyright laws, discrimination laws, campaign contribution laws, or other laws regulating the conduct of company business.