Code of Business Ethics Acknowledgment

True or False: If I am a Supervisor and I tell an inappropriate joke, but everyone laughs, it's okay. *

True
False

The answer is False. As a leader in the organization, you are responsible for exhibiting all the values and professionalism in your role at all times. Laughter does not imply consent or acceptance of the subject matter, and unprofessional/inappropriate dialogue in the workplace is unacceptable – especially from those who are leaders in the organization.

True or False: Sexual harassment can only happen at work. *

True
False

The answer is False. Harassment or Sexual Harassment can happen at work, at an offsite company event, through Social Media, texts, email or anywhere employees interact.

My manager wrote me up for Attendance, but Bill comes to work and punches in late every day. I think my Manager is treating me different than they do other employees – is this Discrimination? *

Yes
Maybe
No

The correct answer is, Maybe. GXO is committed to a workplace that does not discriminate against anyone. All employees are subject to Corrective Action when areas of performance need to be addressed. Your management team strives to be consistent, impartial and fair with the application of corrective action and the Human Resources department works to ensure balance and consistency in the application of policy. Should you have a concern with a Corrective Action, please feel free to contact the Ethics and Compliance Ethics Line to have your concern reviewed.

At one of our sites, extra storage space is needed to store customer goods. Your spouse owns a warehouse that has the available space needed to house these goods. Is it ok to lease this space? *

Yes
Maybe
No

The correct answer is, Maybe. In this situation you should submit a Conflict of Interest form that contains your supervisor’s approval and all the details of the situation to the Ethics & Compliance Team. This will be reviewed and a decision made. If the lease is approved, the situation must be reviewed by the Ethics & Compliance Team every time a change is made to the agreement but not less than annually.

You and your supervisor have become friends after working with each other for a few years. You know your supervisor has fallen on hard times financially and has come to you asking if they can borrow USD 1,000. What do you do? *

Tell them no
Give them the money after working out a loan agreement in writing
Ask employees at the site to volunteer USD 50 each until you reach USD 1,000 in total
Approach your HR Representative or the Ethics & Compliance Team with the situation

The correct answer is, D – approach your HR Representative or the Ethics & Compliance Team. We can help you work through this situation.

You become aware that one of your colleagues is in a romantic relationship with their supervisor. What should you do? *

Nothing, it’s none of your business
Ask them what you can get them for their wedding
Contact your HR Representative, the Ethics & Compliance Team or the Ethics Line to communicate the situation
Tell all the employees at the site so it doesn’t remain a secret

The correct answer is, C – contact your HR Representative, the Ethics & Compliance Team or the Ethics Line. This situation is a conflict of interest that must be reported and reviewed. We can help you work through this situation.

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