Being Ethical & Doing the Right Thing
State Fund is dedicated to ethical, fair, and responsible competition.
We do not:
- Improperly cooperate or coordinate activities with our competitors,
- Violate our ethical standards to get a certain business result, or
- Engage or help in unlawful boycotts or exclusions.
State Fund trusts you to show the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and personal integrity when doing your job. When you make good choices that uphold our core values, you make a difference.
It is vital for the public and our stakeholders to trust the work we do at State Fund. Your drive to problem-solve and make wise decisions, and your desire to do the right thing when doing your job creates this trust.
At work, you must have the courage to tackle tough decisions and make difficult choices. You can feel assured that State Fund supports your decisions when you act in good faith.
Be fair in what you do, considering how others may perceive your actions. At times you may have to do more than simply what the law requires.
As a leader…
…tackling tough decisions is part of your job. Your dedication to communicate and collaborate with your staff and stakeholders at all levels helps ensure your decisions are in alignment with State Fund’s Core Values.
Ethics Decision Tree
Use our Decision Tree to help you make wise and ethical decisions. If you’re unsure of your decision, ask yourself these four questions:
One
Does it comply with State Fund policy?
Two
Does it support State Fund values? Respect everyone; Show we care; Do what is right; Be innovative.
Three
Is it legal?
Four
Does it support the best interest of our stakeholders?
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