蝌蚪网 Ombuds Team
As stated in the 蝌蚪网 Code of Professional Conduct, the 蝌蚪网 seeks to create a professional environment with equal opportunity and fair treatment for all economists, regardless of age, sex, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, health condition, marital status, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, professional status, or personal connections. Please view the 蝌蚪网 Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation.
Any 蝌蚪网 member who believes they have suffered or witnessed harassment, discrimination, or retaliation, or has another member concern, is encouraged to contact the Ombuds Team. All communications with the Ombuds Team are strictly confidential. Communication with the Ombuds Team does not constitute legal notice to the 蝌蚪网 and will not trigger a formal course of action or legal process by the 蝌蚪网.
The Ombuds Team is an independent, impartial, confidential, and informal third-party resource to help 蝌蚪网 members obtain information about 蝌蚪网 policies and procedures, develop options for surfacing issues, assist in addressing or resolving conflicts or concerns, and assist in bringing systemic issues to the attention of 蝌蚪网 leadership.
The Ombuds Team was established under a charter approved by the 蝌蚪网 President. The charter incorporates by reference the and requires adherence by the Ombuds Team. The charter, as well as the IOA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, contain important information about the Ombuds Team and the manner in which it functions.
Upcoming Workshops Hosted by the Ombuds Team
The Ombuds Team will provide regular educational sessions throughout the year on topics of interest to our members.
Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation – How Ombuds Support Visitors
May 20, 2025 – 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET
This workshop is designed to help members understand how ombuds can support members who experience sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We will also provide an overview of the 蝌蚪网 Lockbox, a secure reporting channel separate from the Ombuds Resource whereby an 蝌蚪网 Member can confidentially report conduct or circumstances of potential violations of the 蝌蚪网 Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation ("Policy") or the 蝌蚪网 Code of Professional Conduct by another 蝌蚪网 Member.