Gifts and business entertainment can be a part of developing relationships with clients and other business partners — but only when given or accepted in a way that demonstrates common sense and compliance with the law and company policies.
Rethink It: Avoiding All Bribery
At Rethink, we don’t bribe anyone for any reason. Remember that giving even a small gift can be perceived as bribery if the gift is intended to influence a business decision.
Rethinkers...
Don’t give gifts or offers of entertainment to gain favorable treatment or an unfair business advantage and don’t accept anything intended to influence business decisions
Keep in mind that only nominal, infrequent gifts or offers of entertainment and hospitality are acceptable
Are sensitive to the gift and entertainment policies of Rethink clients and other business partners and never make offers that could conflict with those policies