Bale Capital is committed to providing a safe, respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This Policy outlines our expectations for workplace conduct and sets out our commitment to:
Equal opportunity in employment
A work environment free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination
Professional and respectful interpersonal behaviour
This document combines our Equal Opportunity Policy, Anti-Harassment Policy, and Workplace Behaviour Policy into one comprehensive framework.
This Policy applies to:
All Bale Capital employees, directors, and officers
Contractors, consultants, interns, and temporary workers
Third parties interacting with Bale Capital personnel (e.g. clients, suppliers)
It applies to all work-related activities, whether conducted on-site, off-site, during work hours, or at work-sponsored events.
Bale Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit and capability. We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of:
Race, colour, nationality, or ethnic origin
Gender, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity
Marital, parental, or family status
Age or disability
Religion or belief
Political or trade union affiliation
Any other attribute protected under applicable law
All employment decisions must be fair, consistent, and based solely on lawful and non-discriminatory criteria.
We expect all individuals to maintain high standards of professional behaviour. This includes:
Treating colleagues, clients, and stakeholders with courtesy, respect, and dignity
Cooperating with others and promoting a collaborative workplace culture
Acting honestly and ethically in all interactions
Respecting cultural, gender, and individual differences
Communicating professionally and constructively, including in emails and digital platforms
Unacceptable workplace behaviour includes but is not limited to:
Aggressive, rude, or abusive conduct
Undermining, gossiping, or exclusionary behaviour
Intimidation, humiliation, or threats
Deliberate misuse of authority or position
Bale Capital strictly prohibits all forms of harassment, sexual harassment, and workplace bullying. This includes conduct that:
Is unwelcome, offensive, or demeaning
Creates an intimidating, hostile, or humiliating environment
Interferes with work performance or wellbeing
Examples of Prohibited Conduct:
Unwanted physical contact or advances
Sexually suggestive comments, jokes, or images
Derogatory remarks based on personal attributes
Repeated insults, exclusion, or public criticism
Threatening gestures or physical intimidation
Such conduct may be verbal, physical, visual, written, or online.
All employees and representatives must:
Treat others with respect and fairness
Not engage in any discriminatory, harassing, or bullying behaviour
Report incidents or concerns in accordance with this Policy
Cooperate fully in investigations
Managers and supervisors have additional responsibilities to:
Lead by example and foster a respectful workplace culture
Respond promptly and appropriately to misconduct
Ensure staff understand their obligations under this Policy
Escalate reports of serious misconduct to the Compliance or HR Officer
Any individual who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, bullying, or other inappropriate behaviour may:
Speak directly to the person involved if safe to do so
Report the matter to their manager or the HR/Compliance Officer
Use the confidential reporting mechanism
All complaints will be taken seriously and investigated fairly, confidentially, and without bias.
Bale Capital strictly prohibits retaliation against any person who:
Makes a complaint in good faith
Participates in an investigation
Supports another individual raising concerns
Any act of reprisal will be treated as a serious breach of this Policy and may result in disciplinary action.
Breach of this Policy may lead to:
Formal warnings
Suspension or termination of employment or engagement
Reporting to external regulatory or enforcement bodies (if required)
Third-party service providers or suppliers who breach this Policy may have their contracts reviewed or terminated.
All staff will receive regular training on workplace behaviour, equal opportunity, and anti-harassment obligations. This Policy will be:
Communicated at induction
Accessible via the Company’s internal systems or website
Referenced in contractor and supplier onboarding processes
This Policy will be reviewed annually or as needed to reflect legal developments, feedback, and evolving best practices. Updates will be communicated to all personnel.