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Herff Jones, Inc.'s Compliance Program in FLA Applicable Facilities

The Herff Jones Compliance Program uses the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct. The program is run by the FLA Compliance Coordinator, as well as an internal compliance team which consists of each manufacturing facility's plant manager, human resource manager and administrative staff. The FLA Compliance Coordinator reports to the Vice President-General Manager (VP/GM) of the College Division. The VP/GM reports directly to the CEO of Herff Jones. The FLA Compliance Coordinator's office is located at the company's headquarters.

This year the program focused on the following initiatives: employee safety, security procedures, and rewriting the Employee Handbook.


Herff Jones, Inc.'s Approach to Compliance in 2003

Information provided in this section is based on reports submitted to the FLA by each Category B Licensee in January 2004. The points below briefly summarize Herff Jones' efforts to uphold its FLA Obligations in accordance with the FLA Charter. Click here to access FLA Company Obligations.
  • Employees can voice concerns through suggestion boxes and the "Herff Jones' Open Door Policy," a policy that allows all employees to bring grievances to any management personnel.
  • Monthly safety meetings are held at each manufacturing location.
  • Staff from Corporate Human Resources conduct periodic plant employee surveys which probe safety, management support and quality issues.
  • Herff Jones facilities have locked bulletin boards with postings of various codes, including the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct, and company policies on discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage requirements.
  • The Herff Jones' Company Newsletter is distributed quarterly to inform employees of changes in company policies and the Herff Jones Handbook.
  • Herff Jones' intranet website enables employees to e-mail the Human Resources Department directly with any concerns.
  • Plant managers are required to provide the Board of Directors with a written response to all non-compliance issues identified in an audit within 90 days.
Click here to see a summary of monitoring conducted in facilities producing university-licensed goods for Herff Jones.
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