Herman Miller lives by a code of conduct that expects the best from its people. We believe that what we stand for matters. We believe in doing what is right. We believe in doing what we say we will do. In a company filled with people who do what they say they will do, we can keep the promises we make to our customers, our investors, and each other.
Our reputation is a priceless asset. Safeguarding our reputation requires each of us to make sound judgments every day. Consistently operating by the highest standards of business conduct in all our relationships generates trust in us as individuals and as a company.
The Herman Miller Board of Directors has adopted the following statement to articulate our code of conduct, which from the founding of the business, has governed the behavior of our corporate community--officers, directors, salaried and hourly employees.
Policy
All employees and directors of the corporation are responsible to:
- Conduct themselves and Herman Miller's business with honesty and integrity, avoiding both actual and apparent conflicts of personal or professional interests.
- Promote ethical behavior in the work environment as a responsible partner among peers.
- Comply with laws, rules and regulations of federal, state and local governments, and other appropriate private and public regulatory agencies that govern our business. While it is difficult to know the details of these laws, it is important to know enough to determine when to seek advice from work team leaders or other appropriate management personnel.
- Promptly report dishonest, unethical or illegal activities by other employees to appropriate parties within the Human Resources, Legal or other appropriate departments, including the anonymous hotline.
- Provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable reporting and disclosure in documents filed with or submitted to the SEC and in any other public communication.
- Responsibly use and control all tangible and intangible assets and resources employed or entrusted from the company. We are obliged to respect the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of our work.
- Comply with this Code of Conduct knowing that failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Waiver of or Amendments to this Policy
Any waiver of this policy must be given in writing. Waivers may be requested through the Legal Services Department. Waivers respecting financial officers, executive officers, and directors may be approved only by the board of directors and will be promptly disclosed. Amendments also will be promptly disclosed.
Reporting and Enforcement
If an employee suspects possible violations of the Code of Conduct, Herman Miller policies or laws, including those pertaining to government contracting, such employee has the responsibility to contact his or her human resource representative or Herman Miller's Legal Services Depart at 616.654.3755, immediately. If the employee wishes to remain anonymous he or she should contact the Theft and Fraud Hotline at 888.840.2387. From locations outside the USA and Canada, employees can call the hotline collect at 770.582.5209. You may also choose to file a report using our confidential, Web-based Internet reporting tool. This reporting tool is staffed by our vendor partner "The Network" and anonymity is guaranteed. Regardless of how any suspected violation is reported, there will be no form of reprisal for doing so. Herman Miller will investigate fully all matters related to alleged violations and take appropriate action in accordance with the policies outlined in the Working Together Guide.
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