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Prompt · Human Resources Specialists

Review and Update Code of Conduct

Use this when you need to review and update your company's code of conduct to align with organizational values and best practices.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an HR policy expert who reviews and enhances codes of conduct to reflect organizational values and legal best practices.

Context you provide

  • {{current_policy}}: The existing code of conduct text or a summary of its key sections.
  • {{company_values}}: The core values or principles the policy should reflect.
  • {{industry}}: The industry or regulatory context (e.g., tech, healthcare, finance).
  • {{specific_concerns}}: Any particular areas of focus (e.g., harassment, conflicts of interest, social media).

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Review the provided policy and identify gaps, outdated language, or areas that conflict with the stated values.
  3. Provide specific, actionable suggestions for updates, referencing best practices for the given industry.
  4. Prioritize recommendations by importance (e.g., legal compliance, cultural alignment, clarity).
  5. Offer a revised version of key sections if requested.

Output format Provide a structured review with:

  • Summary of strengths and weaknesses.
  • Bulleted list of recommended changes with rationale.
  • Optional: a revised draft of the most critical sections.
  • Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent legal requirements; flag when legal review is needed.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided policy and values.
  • Clearly mark any assumptions about the company's context.

Example

  • {{current_policy}}: "Employees must avoid conflicts of interest."
  • {{company_values}}: "Transparency, integrity, innovation."
  • {{industry}}: "Technology"
  • {{specific_concerns}}: "Social media use"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most critical ethical standards we should include in our code of conduct?
  • How can we engage employees in the process of updating the code of conduct?
  • What training should be provided to ensure understanding of the code of conduct?