Code of Ethics

Building Trust Through Ethical Recruitment

The Executive Recruiters Association (ERA) strives to promote the highest standards of professionalism among executive recruitment consultants. To achieve this objective, ERA has adopted a comprehensive Code of Ethics and Professional Practice Guidelines that reflect important developments in the profession and the changing business environment.

The ERA Ethics Committee works to strengthen professional standards by encouraging transparency, accountability, and responsible business conduct among members. It provides a framework for ethical decision-making while supporting the growth of a respected and trusted recruitment community.

ERA members are committed to maintaining integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and long-term relationships with clients, candidates, consultants, and the public while continuously strengthening the executive recruitment profession.

Core Responsibilities

Our Commitment to Every Stakeholder

Clients

Partnering with organizations to identify exceptional leadership talent while understanding their culture and strategic objectives.

Candidates

Treating every candidate with respect, fairness, honesty, objectivity and complete confidentiality.

Consultants

Encouraging continuous learning, knowledge sharing and professional development across the recruitment industry.

Public

Maintaining public trust by promoting ethical recruitment practices and responding to changing business environments.

Committee Members

Members guiding the ethics review process

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Ethics Process

Complaint and review process

ERA provides a structured mechanism for addressing ethical concerns and professional grievances

A concern may be submitted by an ERA member, client, candidate, or stakeholder with supporting information and relevant documentation

The Ethics Committee conducts an initial assessment to determine whether the matter falls within its scope and requires formal review

The concerned member is provided an opportunity to review the findings and submit a response, clarification, or additional supporting information. The Ethics Committee considers the member’s response along with the available evidence before reaching a conclusion.

The committee may recommend corrective actions, mediation, guidance, or other appropriate measures to support fair resolution.