Doing it right in the workplace 7 Code of Conduct Doing it right in the workplace Work as one. Be inclusive. In order to best serve AAR’s customers, we need to work in an environment where we each feel comfortable contributing our diverse points of view. To accomplish this, discrimination is simply not acceptable in our workplace. How we own it • Never make an employment-related decision based on an individual’s legally protected personal characteristics. These characteristics vary depending on where you work, but commonly include: • Race • Color • Religion • Age • Sex • National Origin • Ancestry • Disability • Veteran Status • Gender Identity • Sexual Orientation • Treat everyone fairly when it comes to any employment-related decision— such as hiring, firing, promoting or including someone in professional development activities. See the Equal Employment Opportunity and Equal Opportunity for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities policies for more information. Anti-harassment Our commitment to inclusivity also means that we want everyone to feel respected in the workplace. As such, harassment and bullying have no place at AAR. We never tolerate or engage in such behavior. How we own it • Steer clear of any conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, such as: • Foul language or gestures or inappropriate jokes • Demeaning comments • Inappropriate images displayed in the workplace • Unwelcome sexual advances • Requests for sexual favors • Any other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct • Do not engage in bullying or any other disrespectful behavior. • If you know of harassment or bullying in your workplace, contact a resource listed in the “Speaking Up” section. You will not face retaliation for making a good-faith report. See the Anti-Harassment policy for more information. Vivian works in AAR’s Commercial Solutions Department, and everyone else on her team is male. She sometimes overhears her co-workers making suggestive comments and jokes about other women in the office. She has asked them to stop, but they told her to “lighten up.” She is worried about reporting them because she thinks they might start excluding her from projects or treating her differently. She decides to just ignore the jokes. Is the Department Doing It Right? No. Vivian should speak to her manager or another resource listed in the “Speaking Up” section about this situation immediately. Her co-workers’ behavior is inappropriate and needs to be addressed. In addition, AAR’s strong non-retaliation policy means that she will not face any negative consequences for making a good-faith report.