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Professional Standards & Ethics Profile » Professional Standards & Ethics
As members of the Association of Executive Search Consultants and Penrhyn International, Foster Partners conducts each of its searches according to the Code of Ethics and the Professional Practice Guidelines established by the AESC.

  • Professionalism:  conduct our activities in a manner that reflects favorably on the executive search profession.

  • Integrity:  conduct our business activities with integrity and avoid conduct that is deceptive or misleading.

  • Competence:  perform all search consulting assignments competently and with an appropriate degree of knowledge, thoroughness and urgency.

  • Objectivity:  exercise objective and impartial judgement.

  • Accuracy:  strive to be accurate in all communications with clients and candidates.

  • Conflicts of Interest:  avoid or resolve through disclosure and waiver, conflicts of interest.

  • Confidentiality:  respect confidential information entrusted to us.

  • Loyalty:  serve our clients loyally and protect client interests.

  • Equal Opportunity:  support the principles of equal opportunity in employment.

  • Public Interest:  conduct our activities with respect for public interest.