VALUE-BASED CODE OF CONDUCT FOR TIROLER FESTSPIELE ERL BETRIEBSGES.M.B.H
(based on the Board of Directors' behavioral rules of 17.07.2018)
INTRODUCTION
As Tiroler Festspiele Erl, we share the fundamental social values that are established through norms and laws. These include, among others:
The protection of human dignity, the preservation of personal integrity and mutual respect and appreciation, the recognition of social diversity, as well as the implementation of gender equality and equal opportunities.
The implementation of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl fulfills a public mandate for art and culture and therefore has high social significance. In addition to impeccable economic operations, this also means the obligation to an exemplary corporate culture. This includes the awareness that boundary violations are transgressions of the physical or psychological boundaries of other people and that processes that were not intended can also be perceived as harassment.
The following values and principles contribute to responsible coexistence:
Integrity means honesty and sincerity in our thinking and actions while constantly maintaining the legitimate interests of the festival and stakeholders.
Transparency requires objectively traceable decisions, business processes and structures. The involvement of several decision-makers in the sense of open communication is considered necessary.
Appreciation creates interpersonal relationships based on respect, tolerance and tolerance, and is thus an essential prerequisite for avoiding abuse of power and discrimination.
Employers furthermore have a legal duty of care towards their employees. As an employer, we therefore have to ensure that the interests of employees and thus the observance of social values are maintained. As a counterpart, the legal duty of loyalty of employees towards the employer serves, which is also a duty of omission. This means that employees must refrain from crossing the physical/psychological boundaries of other people and maintain the interests of the employer.
OBJECTIVES
Our code of conduct is an internal company guideline that, in addition to legal requirements, also combines the values and principles of the festival and must be observed by all employees.
The behavioral rules and the values expressed therein apply equally to behaviors and decisions from the artistic and economic areas as well as in contact with other third parties.
From the festival's perspective, this means in implementation:
We stand for respectful coexistence and show attitude and encourage each other to prevent any form of assault or discrimination.
We do not tolerate discrimination based on national or ethnic origin, gender, religion or worldview, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation as well as social origin.
We bear the responsibility to actively protect our employees, participants and artists from any form of discrimination, sexual assault, abuse of power, bullying and degrading behavior in the workplace.
In case of suspicion of harassment, abuse of power or discrimination, we commit ourselves to initiate all necessary measures for clarification and protection of the affected persons and to protect them from disadvantage due to their complaint.
We stand for partnership-based cooperation in our house and social coexistence with the will to address and resolve conflicts openly.
We all strive for clear and trusting communication at all levels.
OUR BEHAVIORAL RULES
Based on the above-mentioned values, the team commits to binding behavioral rules for all employees, participants, artists and external parties in our houses, regardless of position:
I behave towards others in a legally compliant and respectful manner.
I am aware that my behavior can have a different effect on my counterpart than intended. Therefore, I strive to communicate clearly and unambiguously. I behave empathetically, self-critically and am willing to talk.
I refrain from any physical, verbal or gestural form of assault such as degrading, sexist or hurtful actions and statements.
I refrain from any form of discrimination based on gender, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, worldview or age.
I handle the responsibility entrusted to me conscientiously.
I address conflicts openly and actively contribute to resolving them fairly.
When investigating assaults, misconduct or discriminatory behavior, I support a comprehensive and open-ended review and listen to those involved.
I distinguish between what is allowed within and outside of artistic work and do not abuse these artistic freedoms.
I distinguish between private and professional life
PROCEDURE IN CASE OF SUSPICION OF MISCONDUCT
In case of suspicion of misconduct (sexual harassment, abuse of power or discrimination, etc.), employees can contact the Management promptly:
Mag. Andreas Leisner, Artistic Operations Director and Managing Director: a.leisner@tiroler-festspiele.at
Hintbox for anonymous reporting of grievances
In addition, there is always the possibility to contact the Ombudswoman, Dr. Christine Baur, Tel. 0676 31 30 103, ombud.tfe@gmx.at.
Erl, on 20.10.2023