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Resources for Practicing OmbudsStandards of Practice and Code of EthicsThe IOA Standards of Practice are based upon and derived from the ethical principles stated in the IOA Code of Ethics. Each Ombuds office should have an organizational Charter or Terms of Reference, approved by senior management, articulating the principles of the Ombuds function in that organization and their consistency with the IOA Standards of Practice. View NowLitigation Hold ToolkitIOA has provided detailed guidance for ombuds facing litigation holds. Read more and download the complete toolkit. Learn MoreThe Value of the Organizational Ombuds Role: The Ally ProjectWe asked CEOs and other C-Suite leadership from Pinterest, Boston Children's Hospital, and AllianceBernstein about the value and impact of their organizational ombuds program. Learn MoreOmbuds Office AccessibilityAs ombuds practitioners, we are obligated to serve all members of our organization’s communities. Such members undoubtedly include individuals with disabilities. Even though individuals with disabilities constitute 10 percent of the U.S. population, they may be underserved by ombuds offices. Read MoreIOA Job BoardThe IOA Job Board is designed to promote the profession and support skilled ombuds practitioners in finding jobs. Visit the Job BoardOmbuds-Related Networks and GroupsConnect with Ombuds Professionals in Other Communities. Learn MoreIOA Practice & Compensation Survey ReportsBiannual IOA Practice & Compensation Surveys provide an important snapshot of the contemporary field of organizational ombuds based on responses from practitioners. Collected every other year by a team of researchers, the survey data allow organizational ombuds to position ourselves effectively as a profession over time. The survey data also permit us to offer targeted support to our members. Practice & Compensation Reports are available to IOA members only, free of charge. View Reports (Members Only)Complete the 2025 SurveyMember-Only Resource CenterIOA Members have access to countless other resources in our member-only Resource Section in the Member Center and in member-only CommUnity. See More
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