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employment-relationship/code-of-conduct-and-business-ethics.md

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+# Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
+
+The Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy of The Montana Dinosaur Center serves as a guide for proper business conduct for all employees.  We expect all our employees and anyone representing The Montana Dinosaur Center to observe the highest standards of ethics and integrity in their conduct.  We set a high bar so we can hire great people, do excellent work, and achieve our aspirational goals.  Following all codes of conduct and business ethics, both in this Employee Handbook and outlined below, is key and essential to our success.  Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.
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+If you have any questions or concerns regarding codes of conduct or business ethics, talk with your Department Head. 
+
+### Respect for Each Individual
+
+We all deserve to work in an environment where we are treated with dignity and respect.  The Montana Dinosaur Center is committed to creating such an environment because it brings out the full potential in each of us, which, in turn, contributes directly to our business success.
+
+### Support Each Other
+
+The Montana Dinosaur Center is committed to a supportive work environment, where employees have the opportunity to reach their full potential.  Employees are expected to do create a workplace culture that is free of harassment, intimidation, bias, and unlawful discrimination.  
+
+### Open and Honest Communication
+
+At The Montana Dinosaur Center, everyone should feel comfortable to speak his or her mind, particularly with respect to ethics concerns.  Department Heads have a responsibility to create an open and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable raising such questions.  The Montana Dinosaur Center will investigate all reported instances of questionable or unethical behavior.  In every instance where improper behavior is found to have occurred, The Montana Dinosaur Center will take appropriate action.  We will not tolerate retaliation against employees who raise ethics concerns in good faith.
+
+### Uphold the Law
+
+Our commitment to integrity begins with complying with all laws, rules and regulations where we do business.  Each of us must understand the company policies, laws, rules and regulations that apply to our specific roles.  If you are unsure an action is permitted by law or Company policy, talk with your Department Head.  Each of us is responsible for preventing violations of law and for speaking up if see possible violations.  
+
+### Additional Considerations
+
+* The Montana Dinosaur Center products and procedures are the property of The Montana Dinosaur Center are not to be used for personal gain
+* Phone calls and correspondence are not to be used for personal gain
+* The Montana Dinosaur Center contacts may be solicited only for The Montana Dinosaur Center purposes
+* Follow the chain of command of The Montana Dinosaur Center
+* Learn and abide by the policies of The Montana Dinosaur Center, and
+* Learn and abide by the Society of [Vertebrate Paleontology Member Code of Ethics](https://vertpaleo.org/code-of-conduct/).

employment-relationship/our-company.md

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+# Our Company
+
+### Mission
+
+The mission of Timescale Adventures is: 
+
+1. To provide hands-on educational experiences for the public, based as much as possible on actual research sites and utilizing research personnel; 
+2. to promote research and publications on the objects and information collected; and 
+3. to collect, preserve, research, and interpret for the public, items relating to the physical and cultural heritage of the world.
+
+This corporation is dedicated to the sharing of information with other organizations for the advancement of science and the education and enjoyment of the public.
+
+\

employment-relationship/our-culture-our-values.md

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+# Our Culture, Our Values
+
+“Be the person your dog thinks you are.” – We hired you because we feel you are a good fit for our culture and you are a naturally good person. This keeps us all on a path for personal and business growth. The Dinosaur Center’s success is nurtured by our awesome people…kindness rules here!
+
+Work Smarter Not Harder – Be efficient and productive in your shift so the next shift is not overloaded. If it is easier for the next person, they can make it easier for you. “You scratch my back” …heard this before? Got an idea to make something better, voice it! Slacking is NOT permitted.
+
+Don’t Dis your Homies – If you are not pleased with a behavior or situation with someone at work, talk to them about it. Communicate! If you can’t discuss the issues yourself involve your immediate supervisor/manager. Don’t talk crap to everyone else, it gets ugly fast. If you absolutely cannot go direct, get a manager involved!
+
+Never Bail on a Teammate in Need, EVER! – If they are on fire, have a hose handy and be the first to put out the flames. Leaving someone in the lurch is never okay. On the other side, ASK FOR HELP if you are in the weeds, don’t suffer in silence, we are here to support and help where needed so you job feels awesome and the visitors are happy. Asking for help makes you smarter, not weaker!
+
+Complete Follow Through – Know your area of responsibility and stick to it until the job is done. Half-assed work will not be sufficient to keep your job at the Dinosaur Center; your teammates will eat you alive! Also, if you see someone that needs help, HELP!
+
+Keep Things Professional – Things get crazy behind the scenes, in the prep lab, and in the field; never argue, raise your voice, or curse in front of or in the presence of guests. The museum must remain neutral at all times, remember you are on show and visitors are watching your every movement.
+
+Montana Dinosaur Center Representation – You always work for the Dinosaur Center…please don’t rob a convenience store in your uniform, or complain about a fellow coworker at the bar, or talk about how trashed you got last Friday with friends in earshot of visitors. We live in a small town where word of mouth does great good **and** great damage. We work with you because you are awesome, so just be awesome!
+
+### Elitism
+
+Here at the Dinosaur Center, we work to be the best at what we do. That doesn’t mean we treat people with less respect because they have less training, education or experience. Remember that everyone who works here is working to gain knowledge and experience. Be gentle and helpful with criticism and accept help and suggestions when it is offered. Do your best to not take constructive criticism personally. 
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