ProfessionalismAESC members will conduct their activities in a manner that reflects favorably on the profession.
IntegrityAESC members will conduct their business activities with integrity and avoid conduct that is deceptive or misleading.
CompetenceAESC members will perform all search consulting assignments competently, and with an appropriate degree of knowledge, thoroughness and urgency.
ObjectivityAESC members will exercise objective and impartial judgment in each search consulting assignment, giving due consideration to all relevant facts.
AccuracyAESC members will strive to be accurate in all communications with clients and candidates and encourage them to exchange relevant and accurate information.
Conflicts of InterestAESC members will avoid, or resolve through disclosure and waiver, conflicts of interest.
ConfidentialityAESC members will respect confidential information entrusted to them by clients and candidates.
LoyaltyAESC members will serve their clients loyally and protect client interests when performing assignments.
Equal OpportunityAESC members will support equal opportunity in employment and objectively evaluate all qualified candidates.
Public InterestAESC members will conduct their activities with respect for the public interest.