• We serve best by following shared standards of practice.
• These standards elevate industry credibility and public trust.
• Ethical, informed competition promotes the growth and integrity of our profession.

All CSP members are expected to subscribe to these principles and uphold the following standards:

• Communicate honestly and factually; accurately represent candidate qualifications, experience, and salary expectations.
• Screen candidates thoroughly for required skills, credentials, and interest prior to presenting them to clients.
• Do not solicit employees previously placed with an employer client by your firm.
• Refer candidates only with prior client authorization.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding job order specifications and client details.
• Ensure all marketing and promotional materials truthfully reflect available candidates and opportunities.
• Disclose all fees and terms clearly and completely, confirming verbal agreements in writing.

• Treat all candidates with fairness, honesty, and respect.
• Never discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or other protected status.
• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information unless authorized to share.
• Refer candidates only to authorized, legitimate job opportunities.
• Present roles accurately and transparently, honoring employer confidentiality when necessary.
• Accurately represent job listings in public advertising and ensure listings are current.
• Fully disclose any candidate-paid service fees in accordance with applicable law, both verbally and in writing. Process any refunds promptly.

• Conduct business with other firms in an honest and respectful manner.
• Acknowledge and respect prior candidate referrals made by other firms.
• Define roles and responsibilities in split placements clearly and in writing. Share information solely for the intended purpose and honor financial agreements and guarantees.
• Avoid defamatory remarks about other professionals. Offer opinions only when requested and ensure they are fact-based and objective.
• Resolve disputes professionally and, when necessary, involve the CSP Board of Ethics and Professional Responsibility (BEPR) to mediate.

• Uphold CSP’s Code of Ethics and these Standards of Professional Responsibility.
• Avoid unlawful actions, dishonesty, or misrepresentation in any form.
• Do not assist employers or candidates in misrepresenting material information during the hiring process.
• Conduct recruitment activities with professionalism and responsibility at all times.
• Report any violations to BEPR and cooperate fully with investigations.
• Comply with all CSP decisions regarding ethics complaints, including the appeal process outlined in the CSP Bylaws. Non-compliance may result in termination of membership.