How should I raise a concern about a sof lead hiring their spouse onto the same team?

I’m trying to understand the company’s policy and process for potential conflicts of interest in hiring. If a software lead hires their spouse onto the same team, is that allowed under our policies? Are there requirements for disclosure, independent hiring decisions, or safeguards to ensure the process is impartial?

I’m not looking to identify anyone or make assumptions about a particular hiring decision. I’d appreciate guidance on where employees can find the relevant policy and which appropriate channel can explain how these situations are handled.

I’d keep the post free of names, team details, or other information that could identify the people involved. Seeing both people still at work doesn’t by itself tell you what review or decision may have taken place.

#Concern #Conflict #Hiring #Policy #Transparency

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My spouse and I were in the same department here at one point, neither reported to each other so it was fine.

You should mind your business. Are you jealous? Stop hating dawg

lot of H1-Bs are husband/wife, siblings and cousins ghost coding for each other on the same team - been that way for 15+ years

Just mind your damn business.

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All of these questions can be answered by checking MyHR. I haven't reviewed that policy recently, but the last time I did, spouses or significant others could be on the same team as long as HR and their leadership was aware so that any potential conflicts could be mitigated, but hiring a spouse or significant other even with that awareness was not allowed.

While not preferred, they are allowed to be on the same team, but there should be no line of reporting to one another. (E.g two grade 15’s could be peers on the same team, but if one was promoted to a 16, they could not manage the 15)

Not allowed, report it to CIT or the ethics line

Significant others should not report to each other or through the direct reporting line.

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