Community Guidelines

OUR CODE OF CONDUCT

A strong community requires a diversity of people, perspectives, and experiences. This doesn't happen by accident - it takes intentional effort to build and maintain. We’re sharing our Community Code of Conduct because we want everyone in the Rhize Community to understand what we expect from our members.

If you have suggestions to make these expectations clearer, more inclusive, or more effective, please direct message Giovanna Ventola in Slack or email hello@rhizetogether.com. We're here to support and grow together.

PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNITY

Rhize is a community for professionals seeking career growth, job opportunities, and discussions focused on securing their next role.We welcome all job seekers and those interested in leveraging professional networks for career advancement and mutual support.

We ask you to use your real name—many of you may develop professional relationships through conversations here, and it's best to build trust from the beginning.

OUR COMMITMENT

We commit to building a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging community through our actions and interactions, while actively seeking feedback for continuous improvement.

To maintain a healthy and inclusive space, we enforce a zero-tolerance policy for any form of harassment or disrespect. We are committed to handling sensitive matters privately and respectfully, taking necessary actions to ensure our community remains a safe space for collaboration, innovation, and networking.

OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES

Here are behaviors we celebrate in Rhize: 

• Demonstrating inclusivity and kindness toward others

• Respecting diverse opinions, viewpoints, and experiences

• Giving and gracefully accepting constructive feedback

• Taking responsibility, apologizing when needed, and learning from mistakes

• Balancing listening and speaking, sharing and receiving (with permission)

The following behaviors will result in removal from the Rhize Community: 

• Trolling, insulting comments, or personal/political attacks

• Using sexualized language or imagery, or making unwanted advances

• Harassment or disrespect, whether public or private

• Publishing others' private information without explicit permission

• Sharing or soliciting illegal content

• Posting external surveys or questionnaires

• Cross-posting the same content across multiple channels

• Spamming through unsolicited pitches or market research in DMs or channels

• Any conduct inappropriate for a professional setting

You can also learn the best practices of how we use Slack, on our Our Slack Community page.

If you experience or notice a community member that is violating our community guidelines, please DM Giovanna Ventola immediately in the Slack community.

BEHAVIORIAL NORMS FOR VIRTUAL EVENTS

To ensure our virtual events, webinars, roundtable discussion, or casual networking calls are engaging, respectful and valuable for everyone, we’ve established the following behavioral guidelines and norms. By participating in these events, you agree to uphold the following principles: 

• Respect and include all participants

• Engage meaningfully and professionally

• Create a supportive learning environment

Participation Expectations:

• Try your best to arrive on time

• Be fully present and attentive—we prefer cameras on!

• Listen actively

• Share insights constructively

• Allow space for diverse perspectives

• Avoid interrupting or dominating conversations—use the chat, reactions, raise your hand, etc.

• Mute when not speaking

• Protect privacy of discussions

• No unauthorized recording

• Respect shared personal and professional information

• Approach every interaction with curiosity and respect

• Aim to add value for fellow participants

• Embrace learning and mutual growth

THREE STRIKE POLICY

Rhize is growing, and we are committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our members. To maintain a positive and respectful environment, we have implemented a "three strike policy." This means that if we receive three complaints about your behavior, we reserve the right to remove you from the community to ensure a welcoming space for all. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

That’s the long of it. The short of it?

We’re pumped that you’re here and looking forward to building community together. 😄