To help maintain a professional, respectful, and comfortable working environment, Magic asks team members NOT TO request or solicit personal loans, financial assistance, or monetary gifts from other team members or clients. Even when well-intentioned, these requests can create feelings of pressure, obligation, or discomfort, particularly where there are differences in seniority, working relationships, or financial circumstances.
This policy is intended to protect both all parties, preserve professional boundaries, and ensure that workplace and client relationships remain free from financial expectations or influence.
Guidelines
- Prohibition on Financial Requests
- Requesting donations, contributions, goods, services, or any form of financial aid within the workplace, regardless of the cause or event, is not allowed.
- This includes, but is not limited to, personal causes (medical expenses, tuition, etc.), external charities, or selling goods (food, merchandise, etc.).
- Prohibition on Borrowing Money:
- Borrowing or lending money between employees and assistants within Magic is prohibited.
- This includes cash loans, payment for services rendered between colleagues, or lending personal items with the expectation of repayment or compensation.
- Magic will not mediate or be held responsible for any personal financial transactions.
- Permissible Exceptions:
- Magic/Company-approved fundraising activities (such as official charity events or office-wide celebrations) are exempt from this policy, provided they are organized or endorsed by the company and adhere to approved guidelines. For approval, you can reach out to your Account Lead.
- If a financial emergency arises, you should reach out to your assigned Account Lead to seek advice or inquire about any applicable company welfare programs.
- Reporting Violations:
- If you feel pressured to participate in non-Magic-approved donation drives or lend money, please report the incident to your respective Account Lead and send an email to [email protected], providing as much detail as possible.
- Magic will investigate all complaints confidentially.
