The Executive Interim activity of the group is signatory of the France Transition Code of Ethics.<\/a> And, as part of it membership, is audited yearly by Bureau Veritas Certification<\/a> to maintain its interim management label in line with France Transition standards. This label serves as a continuous improvement tool for us \u2013 and as a driver of progress for the profession as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n We believe experience is a key asset for organisational performance, particularly in decision-making, knowledge sharing and continuity. This belief is reflected in our everyday practices, both within our teams and in the work we deliver for our clients, by supporting the hiring, development and long-term employability of experienced professionals, while addressing age-related bias.<\/span><\/p>\n In April 2026, we became a signatory of the Charte 50+, an initiative launched in 2022 by Club Landoy<\/a> and L\u2019Or\u00e9al<\/a> to promote the employment of professionals over 50.<\/span><\/p>\n By joining this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to helping drive lasting change in workplace practices and mindsets, and to fostering a more inclusive working environment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t![\"Illustration](\"https:\/\/www.grantalexander.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/CHARTE-50-LOG-e1776087399893.jpg\" "\\"CHARTE")
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Learn more about our CSR policy <\/a> An active member of Syntec Conseil<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n With nearly 250 members, the <\/span>Syntec Conseil<\/span><\/a> trade association covers all facets of the consulting services sector. It fosters communication between members and oversees the development of the sector\u2019s different professions. It plays an active role in shaping the industry, underpinned by commissions made up of volunteer representatives.<\/span><\/p>\n Grant Alexander has been a particularly active member of <\/span>Syntec Conseil since 1992, regularly contributing to its initiatives, especially when it comes to the social and ethical impact of our professions, and also adhere to the Professional and Ethical Charter of Consulting Firms of Syntec Conseil (French version).<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Grant Alexander founder Fran\u00e7ois Humblot, now a partner at Grant Alexander, served as a Syntec Conseil administrator for the Recruitment branch from 1992 to 2016 and as Chairman from 1996 to 2001.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t \n\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n In the 1990s, Grant Alexander helped to create a recruitment ethics charter which, following a series of revisions, became the <\/span>Responsible Recruitment Charter (French version)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in 2014. In 2007, we signed a list of \u201cdiscrimination-free recruitment\u201d principles initiated by France\u2019s anti-discrimination authority (HALDE at the time; now D\u00e9fenseur des Droits). Our teams receive anti-discrimination training every five years.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We also adhere to the <\/span>Career Planning Consulting Code of Ethics (French version)<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Coaching Charter (French version)<\/span><\/a> and the <\/span>Outplacement Charter (French version)<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The Grant Alexander group also participates in several commissions, where it plays its part in developing best practices for a wide range of consulting professions<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div> \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n \n This commission defends members\u2019 collective interests by representing them in discussions with the authorities. It also ensures that recruitment processes respect candidates\u2019 fundamental rights and aims to spread best practices throughout the sector, primarily via the <\/span>Responsible Recruitment Charter<\/span>, awareness-raising campaigns on the impact of new digital tools, and the promotion of diversity. Fostering communication between members, encouraging community and open discussion, is also one of its priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n This commission oversees the development of the coaching sector and compliance with regulations. Its <\/span>Coaching Charter<\/span> guarantees ethical coaching practices. It aims to cultivate transparency in the sector, in particular by rolling out an accreditation programme for coaches to ensure candidates have the necessary hard and soft skills to become professional coaches. The commission is also lobbying France Comp\u00e9tences to officially recognise coaching as a profession by updating the National Register of Professional Certifications (RNCP). Last but not least, it represents the sector in dealings with larger trade associations such as the <\/span>ICF<\/span> and <\/span>EMCC<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n This commission aims to structure and oversee the outplacement sector by outlining a clear code of ethics in the <\/span>Outplacement Charter<\/span>. It keeps track of changes to the profession through monthly and annual barometers based on key indicators and strives to promote the benefits of outplacement to a wide range of stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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