Human Resources Policy

Bahçeşehir University aims to provide its employees with a fair, ethical and transparent working environment. Based on the University's vision, mission and values, our human resources policy aims to maximize the potential of each of our employees.

In this context, we act in accordance with the following core principles:

Acting Under the Guidance of Science

Bahçeşehir University regards scientific research and innovative thinking as a guide in every field. We encourage our employees to develop their scientific thinking skills and contribute to knowledge production at national and international levels.

Defending Academic Freedom

Academic freedom is an indispensable part of our University's education and research environment. Our employees are able to express their ideas freely and carry out their research and teaching activities independently.

Aiming to Benefit Society

Bahçeşehir University aims to be a pioneer not only in academia but also in social responsibility projects. We encourage our employees to develop projects that address the needs of society and to ensure that these projects provide benefit at both local and global levels. Our University has made it a principle to combine scientific knowledge with societal benefit.

Respecting Universal Values

At our University, great respect is shown for universal values such as human rights, equality and justice. We ensure that our employees approach differences such as culture, language, religion and gender with tolerance, and we adopt an educational approach based on universal values.

Standing Against Discrimination and Marginalization

As Bahçeşehir University, we believe that all individuals have equal rights. By standing against discrimination and marginalization, we offer a working and learning environment that supports diversity and is inclusive. We aim to be a university where our employees are supported with equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religious belief or disability.

Embracing Innovation and Open-Mindedness

We place innovative thinking and an open-minded approach at the core of our University's culture. We create an environment where our employees contribute with creative and innovative ideas, and we develop solutions that meet the needs of the age by following technological developments and current trends.

Adhering to Ethical Values

We base all our human resources practices on ethical values.Employees are required to act in accordance with the University's ethical values and its understanding of social responsibility.

In this context, they are expected to comply with the following ethical principles:

Conflict of Interest: Employees must manage their personal interests in a way that does not harm the University. Transparency must be ensured in situations involving personal interests while performing professional duties, and conflicts of interest must be avoided.

Giving/Receiving Bribes and Gifts: University employees must refrain from giving or receiving bribes and must not engage in unethical conduct such as giving or receiving material or non-material gifts in any form. All work processes must be conducted in accordance with the principles of honesty and fairness.

Confidentiality: Employees must respect the University's confidentiality rights and must not disclose personal information, research data or institutional secrets. Confidentiality must be protected not only by legal obligations but also by ethical responsibilities.

Conduct contrary to the Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct must be reported to ik@hur.bau.edu.tr .

Placing Sustainability at the Center

We regard environmental, social and economic sustainability as a fundamental principle. Bahçeşehir University provides training to its employees in line with the sustainable development goals and encourages them to take part in sustainable projects. We aim to implement environmentally friendly practices and use resources efficiently.

Adopting a Participatory and Inclusive Culture of Collaboration

We provide an environment where our employees can freely express their ideas and exchange views. We continuously strive to create a participatory culture and to promote teamwork and collaboration. With an inclusive approach to collaboration, every individual within the institution is valued.

Acting with Agility by Adapting to Change

We act with agility by adapting to rapidly changing world conditions and evolving technologies. Bahçeşehir University is an institution with an innovative and flexible work culture that enables rapid adaptation to change. We support our employees in adapting to the changing work environment.

Being Transparent and Accountable

We conduct our human resources practices in line with the principles of transparency, accountability and fairness.

• Business Ethics and Professional Responsibilities:

Bahçeşehir University's business ethics and professional responsibilities require employees to adhere to certain ethical principles in both academic and administrative processes:

• Academic Integrity: All academic work must be carried out based on the principles of honesty, originality and accuracy. Employees must avoid plagiarism, misleading data and academic fraud in scientific and academic processes. Academic integrity must also be a priority in educational processes with students.
• Transparency and Accountability in Administrative Processes: Transparency must be ensured in administrative and academic processes, and all actions must be clear and understandable to all stakeholders. Employees must be accountable in performing their duties, and open communication must be maintained regarding their decisions and practices. This increases trust within the University and ensures that everyone is evaluated with equal opportunities.

In line with our University's mission, our human resources policy aims to create a dynamic and innovative working environment that values every individual and offers equal opportunities. Bahçeşehir University acts with a sense of social responsibility while supporting the development of its employees, and provides a fair and safe working environment.