Mesa Employee Handbook
While the company blocks access to social media outlets on its computer system, the company also requires employees to uphold certain standards of responsible social media during non-working hours, as well. At no time should social media be used to: harass employees on the basis of any legally protected class such as age, race, or gender; circumvent Flowers’ policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination against current employees or applicants; disclose Flowers’ confidential or proprietary information. This policy is not intended to interfere with employees’ rights to discuss work related issues with one another, or with any federal, state, or local law. Federal Trade Commission guidelines regulate social media communication pertaining to product endorsements or testimonials. Individuals may be held liable if they offer false or unsubstantiated product endorsements or testimonials or if they fail to disclose any connection between themselves and the product they endorse. If you plan to use social media, adhere to the following principle: Whenever you offer a testimonial or endorse any Flowers product, you must clearly disclose that you are a Flowers employee. Failure to do so may expose the company to legal and other substantial risks. Because of security, safety, and compliance with food industry regulations, personal visitors are not permitted on company property except on official company business or when prior management approval has been obtained. Employees who are off-duty are not permitted to be in the interior of the facility or other working areas for any reason without prior supervisor approval, unless they are reporting to work, leaving work or handling company- related business. Employees on-duty must secure permission from their supervisor before leaving the facility during working hours and must report to their supervisor upon returning. VISITORS & PLANT ACCESS A major part of our commitment to superior product quality and employee safety depends upon our adherence to high standards of personal hygiene and grooming. This may include wearing a uniform. Your personal appearance is extremely important to the image we strive to present to our customers and to the consumer and should create a lasting, favorable impression. Please always remember that you are a symbol of the Company and of the products we make. Your supervisor will inform you of the standard uniform for your department and your job and will provide you with details during your orientation. Hygiene, grooming, and uniforms are such important subjects that they are included in the company's work rules. We must recognize that what we wear to work is a reflection on both our professionalism and our company. We ask you to dress in professional attire at work. Specifically: • Clothing should not be provocative (e.g., low-cut, revealing, or extremely tight fitting). • Extremely casual dress is not appropriate for work. • Good personal hygiene and a neat appearance are expected of all employees. • Please use good judgment and good taste, remembering that rightly or wrongly, people judge us individually and as a company, in part on our appearance. A professional appearance is especially important for those who at any time come into contact with clients and current or potential customers. Appropriate business attire is required while traveling for work. HYGIENE, GROOMING & UNIFORMS DRESS CODE
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