In alignment with our commitment to revolutionizing the administrative profession and creating a global community of empowered professionals, IAAP members uphold the highest ethical standards. These standards support our mission to equip administrative professionals with the awareness, knowledge, and community needed to thrive in the emerging technology age, lead organizational change, and shape the future of work.

1. Respect and uphold public laws that govern my work.
2. 1. Know and abide by the laws and regulations that govern the organization you are employed by and those of IAAP.
   2. Encourage everyone in our professional community to respect and uphold the law.
   3. Ensure all contractual dealings are conducted fairly and in compliance with the law.
2. Be honest and transparent.
3. 1. Strive to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth.
   2. Be honest and accurate in my communications and in my conduct, particularly when describing my knowledge, experience, expertise, and credentials.
   3. Demonstrate transparency in my decision-making process and disclose all potential and actual conflicts of interest.
   4. Negotiate in good faith and provide all information material to the terms of the contract to the persons with whom I am negotiating.
3. Respect the confidentiality of information.
4. 1. Disclose confidential information only with written authorization or when required by law.
   2. Protect confidential information including after service has ended.
   3. Utilize appropriate technology and practices to safeguard sensitive information in the digital age.
4. Act fairly and with integrity.
5. 1. Serve the interest of my organization and profession through fair, honest, and courteous dealings that help advance the administrative profession globally.
   2. Represent my organization at all times in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.
   3. Hold foremost the interest of the organization that employs me while balancing ethical responsibilities to the broader profession.
   4. Avoid taking unfair advantage of another person or entity through manipulation, concealment, abuse of privileged information, misrepresentation of material facts, or any other unfair-dealing practice.
   5. Provide sufficient information needed to others to make an informed decision.
   6. Approach directly those persons with whom I have a conflict or disagreement, when appropriate.
   7. Conduct myself professionally in all circumstances, embracing innovation and new approaches that advance our profession.
   8. Maintain and constantly reexamine my impartiality and objectivity, taking corrective action as appropriate.
5. Foster an ethical, inclusive, and diverse culture.
6. 1. Model and encourage the integration of ethics into all aspects of my work.
   2. Employ practices that exemplify social responsibility as it pertains to both human and environmental conditions.
   3. Actively champion diversity and create welcoming spaces where all feel a sense of belonging.
   4. Build meaningful connections across borders and cultures to strengthen our global community.
   5. Inform myself about the norms and customs of others and avoid engaging in behaviors that may be considered disrespectful.
   6. Listen to others' points of view, seeking to understand them and ensuring every voice is heard.
   7. Provide accurate information in a timely manner.
   8. Make commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith.
6. Take responsibility for my conduct and professional development.
7. 1. Exhibit professional conduct that is a credit to IAAP, the profession, my employer and me, and strive to continually advance my knowledge and achieve higher levels of excellence in my profession.
   2. Exhibit professionalism in all social media activity and digital communications.
   3. Support and empower fellow administrative professionals through active advocacy and knowledge sharing.
   4. Embrace innovation and adaptive mindsets to prepare for the future of work.
   5. Actively advocate for the vital role administrative professionals play in business and workplace transformation.