Ethical Traineeship Policy
Eidos utilises Demos' Ethical Internship Policy. Demos participated in the drafting of the Interns Network's Good Practice Guidelines for Ethical Internships and aims to translate these guidelines into practice and follow an ethical internship policy.
Eidos aims to translate the Good Practice Guidelines for Ethical Internship designed by UK's DEMOS in collaboration with the Demos Interns Network into its everyday practice. Below are the Ten Points of the guidelines, each followed by what we're doing to try to achieve them.
Maximising value and productivity
Trainees should be made to feel welcome and valued in the working environment; they should have adequate workspace, resources and contact time with line-managers and other staff. - Each Trainee has their own computer and desk, which rotate on a weekly basis so as to circulate around the office. Trainees are always welcome to talk to staff, along with being able to participate in regular meetings.
Trainees should be offered all possible opportunities to learn about the workplace; be allowed to read publications and other materials, ask questions and attend meetings where appropriate. - Trainees are welcome to attend most meetings on request, come to events and engage in most tasks in the office.
Trainees should be given a clear idea of their responsibilities and possible tasks, within which both employer and trainee can work flexibly. - We try to make sure that as much information about the traineeships as possible is given on our website. Potential trainees are encouraged to ask any questions they have both before and during their traineeships.
Trainees should be recruited through openly advertised competition; positions should not simply be offered to contacts. Specific adverts should be placed for trainees, or employers should state clearly on their website that they consider ad-hoc applications. - All traineeships are advertised clearly on our website.
Employers should offer trainees advice on pursuing their chosen career path. Where appropriate, they should share contacts and experience to help interns find paid work. They should offer tips on writing CVs and covering letters, and on interview-technique. Such career advice is given and employees are happy to give appropriate contacts that might be helpful with an trainees particular interests.
If you feel that Eidos does not live up to its ethical traineeships guidelines, or can think of a way in which we could be doing more towards them, please contact info@eidos.org.au
