Offers and Acceptance of Gifts Policy Writers

These policies set out how employees should handle the giving or receiving of gifts, hospitality, or other benefits, to avoid conflicts of interest or reputational risks.

They help ensure transparency and protect the business from allegations of bribery or undue influence.

What Do Gifts and Hospitality Policies Cover?

A gifts and hospitality policy typically includes:

• What counts as a gift or benefit

• Rules on offering or accepting gifts from clients, suppliers, or partners

• Financial thresholds for reporting or declining gifts

• Approval processes and registers of gifts/hospitality

• Situations where acceptance is prohibited

• Links to anti-bribery and corruption policies

• Disciplinary action for breaches

Employers must comply with the Bribery Act 2010, which makes it an offence to offer, promise, give or receive a bribe. A clear policy shows that your business takes ethical conduct seriously and has procedures in place to prevent misconduct.

By setting expectations in advance, these policies protect both employees and the business from accusations of bias or improper influence.