Code of Conduct and Workplace Safety

We are committed to a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. As a small team, a "no jerks" policy is essential for our survival.

Employee Responsibilities

• Treat every colleague with respect, regardless of their background or identity.
• Report any behavior that feels exclusionary or harmful, whether it happens to you or someone else.
• Compensation Confidentiality: Do not share your specific compensation, bonuses, or equity grants with other employees. Salary discussions often lead to unnecessary friction and resentment, as individual packages are tailored to specific roles, experience levels, and the timing of a hire. Sharing this information rarely results in a positive outcome for either party; it typically creates a sense of "inequality" without the full context of the business's hiring needs or performance metrics, damaging team cohesion.
• Social Media Usage: We respect your right to use social media in your personal life. However, any mention of Backtick, its clients, or its internal operations on social platforms must be pre-approved by management. When you speak about the company publicly, you represent our brand; we want to ensure that our external messaging is consistent and professional.

Manager Responsibilities

• Take every report of misconduct seriously and investigate immediately.
• Ensure all team events and social gatherings are inclusive and accessible to everyone.
• Set a zero-tolerance tone for "brilliant jerks" who compromise team psychological safety.
• Reinforce Professional Boundaries: If you hear employees discussing compensation, pivot the conversation to their individual career growth and performance goals. Remind them that their path is unique and that management is committed to fair, market-based pay for everyone.
• Social Media Guidance: Review employee requests for social media posts quickly. Encourage them to share company wins while ensuring no confidential or sensitive information is leaked.