A Code they’ll actually use.
Most Codes of Conduct sit on an intranet no one visits. Yours doesn't have to.
A Code of Conduct is only as good as the employees who read it, understand it, and know how to apply it. That's a higher bar than most organizations set — and it's exactly the bar we build to.
Whether you're starting from scratch or working with a document that's overdue for a rethink, the goal is the same: a Code that earns a place in how your people actually work.
The real test isn't legal review.
It's the person reading it.
When an employee opens your Code, they're not asking whether it satisfies a regulator, lawyer, or auditor. They're asking something much more immediate.
Does this feel relevant to my job?
Do I understand what's being asked of me—and why?
Can I actually do it without disrupting everything else on my plate?
Does it feel reasonable?
Is anyone else doing this?
Does it connect to work I actually care about?
If the answer to any of those is no, you've lost them—and the Code becomes a document your organization has, not one it uses.
Every Code I build is designed to pass that test. That means plain language, logical structure, role-relevant guidance, and a document your employees can get in and out of quickly—with the answer they needed.
What we build—and how far we take it
Starting from scratch?
We'll build your Code from the ground up—scoped to your industry, your risk areas, and the realities of your workforce. No templates. No copy-paste compliance.
Already have a Code?
We'll assess what's working, what's confusing, and what's missing—then rebuild it into something your employees can navigate and apply.
You decide the scope.
Copy only — Polished, ready-to-hand-off content for your internal design team.
Full design — I work with designers who specialize in ethics and compliance to build something visually on-brand. We can match your existing look and feel, or use the Code as a starting point for a design refresh that carries through the organization.
Global reach — I can coordinate with a translation and localization agency, or work alongside your preferred vendor, to make sure the meaning—not just the words—travels across languages and cultures.
What if you don’t have values yet?
A Code is stronger when it's grounded in something real. If your organization hasn't defined its values, we can do that work first—or alongside.
The process starts with a simple question: what makes your best employees successful? From there, we shape values that reflect who you actually are and give your Code something genuine to stand on.
This can be bundled with a Code engagement or pursued on its own.
No billable hours. No surprises.
Code projects are scoped and priced as a flat fee. You'll know what you're getting and what it costs before we start. Pricing depends on the complexity of your organization, the number of risk areas to cover, and whether design or values work is included.
You probably already know if you need this.
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Building their first Code before they need one.
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Inheriting a document that's three years past due.
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Trying to close the gap between stated values and daily behavior.
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Who know the current Code isn't cutting it.
If you're responsible for what your organization stands for on paper—and in practice—this work is for you.
Ready to build something your people will actually use?
Most engagements start with a conversation about where things stand right now—and what actually needs to change.