Code of Ethics and Standards

As a licensed recruitment agency, Jacobsen Secretarial Services values the principles set forth in our Code of Ethics and Standards and recognizes that compliance with these principles is in the best interests our candidates, employees, client organizations, and the reputation of the recruitment and staffing services profession as a whole. We hereby pledge to uphold the following standards in our practice: 

• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will observe the highest principles of integrity, professionalism and fair practice in dealing with clients, candidates, employees and all regulatory authorities; and will respect the confidentiality of records in accordance with law and good business practices.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will provide leadership in the adherence to both the spirit and letter of all applicable human rights, employment laws and regulations. We will treat all candidates and employees without prejudice and will not accept an order from any client that is discriminatory in any way.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will take all reasonable steps to provide clients with accurate information on each candidate’s employment qualifications and experience; and will only present those candidates who have given us authorization to represent their application for employment.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will supply candidates and employees with complete and accurate information as provided by the client, with respect to terms of employment, job descriptions and workplace conditions.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will not recruit, encourage or entice a candidate whom we have previously placed to leave the employ of our client, nor will we encourage or coerce an individual to leave any temporary assignment before the stated completion date.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will not restrict the right of a candidate or employee to accept employment of their choice.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will derive income only from clients and make no direct or indirect charges to applicants unless specified by a license.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will maintain the highest standards of integrity in all forms of advertising, communications and solicitations; and will conduct our business in a manner designed to enhance the operation, image and reputation of the employment, recruitment and staffing services industry.
   
• Jacobsen Secretarial Services will recognize and respect the rights and privileges of competitors in the true fashion of individual initiative and free enterprise, and will refrain from engaging in acts of unfair competition.