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These excerpts taken from the ABII 10-K filed Mar 31, 2008. WORK ENVIRONMENT The Company hires all employees with a simple set of expectations. Employees are expected to work productively and conduct themselves in a manner that is professional and appropriate to the workplace and the Companys business. Each employee should maintain a mature and responsible attitude and is expected to perform his or her job in a safe, competent and professional manner and to treat customers and other employees with respect. Workplace Safety It is the policy of the Company to provide a safe and healthy working environment. The Company is committed to providing the resources necessary to meet this objective. Each task or activity should be conducted safely. Safety must be a way of life within the Company. All employees must recognize their obligation to help create a safe workplace and conduct themselves in a safe manner. Each employee is expected to contribute to the safety of his or her co-workers by following all corporate, business unit, location, state, federal & industry laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. To help ensure a safe and healthy work environment, the Company prohibits certain activities. Examples include but are not limited to:
Harassment-Free Workplace The Company is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, whether that harassment is because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, gender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will not tolerate any forms of unlawful discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, against its employees whether by executives, managers, co-workers or by vendors or customers. This policy applies to harassment occurring in the work environment whether or
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Company premises, on client or other work or Company-related settings, and applies regardless of the gender of the individuals involved. Employees should refer to, and are expected to comply with, the Companys Harassment-Free Workplace Policy. Substance-Free Workplace The Company is committed to taking appropriate action to ensure a safe, substance-free workplace. The misuse of illegal drugs or alcohol while on Company premises or business interferes with a safe and productive work environment and is prohibited. Specifically, the Company prohibits the use, possession, distribution or sale of illegal drugs or alcohol on its premises, in its vehicles and while conducting Company business. Employees may possess and consume alcohol provided by the Company at authorized Company functions or in certain legitimate business settings. However, employees are expected to act responsibly and to drink in moderation at all such times. Mutual Respect and Teamwork Valuing Differences The Company wants to ensure that the skills and talents of all employees are fully valued and utilized. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, gender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All personnel actions and employment practices must be in accordance with this commitment. The Company guarantees the right of equal employment opportunity for all employees in any program in the Company. These actions include, but are not limited to:
Open Door Policy The Company believes that communication is the avenue for the development of ideas, resolution of issues and understanding each others needs, expectations and responsibilities. Employees are encouraged to express themselves to their supervisors about any matters relating to their jobs and suggestions for improving the Companys operations. If a supervisor cannot address or resolve the issue, then the employee can take the matter to higher management or other appropriate persons. Differing opinions and expressions of concern are welcome. While persons may disagree with one another, the Company believes that healthy discussion is important.
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Employee Information Confidentiality The Company respects the confidentiality of personal information about its employees. In the employment relationship, it is necessary to collect and maintain a significant amount of personal information. Apart from the disclosure of information required by legal proceedings or government filings, Company personnel with access to such information are prohibited from releasing the information except on a need to know basis or with prior approval of the affected employee. WORK ENVIRONMENT SIZE="2">The Company hires all employees with a simple set of expectations. Employees are expected to work productively and conduct themselves in a manner that is professional and appropriate to the workplace and the Companys business. Each It is the policy of the Company to provide a safe
SIZE="2">Harassment-Free Workplace The Company is committed to providing a work environment that is free from all forms of harassment, whether that
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Substance-Free Workplace STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px">The Company is committed to taking appropriate action to ensure a safe, substance-free workplace. The misuse of illegal drugs or alcohol while on Company premises orbusiness interferes with a safe and productive work environment and is prohibited. Specifically, the Company prohibits the use, possession, distribution or sale of illegal drugs or alcohol on its premises, in its vehicles and while conducting Company business. Employees may possess and consume alcohol provided by the Company at authorized Company functions or in certain legitimate business Mutual Respect and Teamwork Valuing The Company wants to ensure that the skills and talents of all employees are fully valued and utilized. The Company is committed to
Open Door The Company believes that communication is the avenue for the development of ideas, resolution of issues and understanding each others
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