12 Section 3 : Our Relationship with the Company
We avoid conflicts of interest . ( continued )
Below are areas where conflicts of interest often arise :
• Personal investments
• Outside employment , advisory roles , board seats , and starting your own business
• Business opportunities found through work
• Friends and relatives ; co-worker relationships
• Accepting gifts , entertainment , and other business courtesies
• Improper use of company products and services
• Inventions by employees while under the direction of the Company
In each of these situations , the rule is the same : If you are considering entering into a situation that creates a conflict of interest , don ’ t . If you are in a situation that may create a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest , review the situation with your supervisor or Human Resources / People & Culture Representative . It ’ s important to understand that as circumstances change , a situation that previously didn ’ t present a conflict of interest may present one .