The Glove Filter - Salvation Army Canada
 
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The Glove Filter

The acronym "GLOVE" has two separate arrows leading from it, one pointing to "No" and the other arrow pointing towards "Don't Know." Each of these words ("no" and "don't know") have one arrow pointing from them to the sentence "Discussion with your Supervisor," which has an arrow pointing from it to the sentence, "Application of framework for ethical decision-making collaboratively with staff/volunteer & supervisor.

The GLOVE Filter is a tool that can be used by all staff and volunteers. It provides an easy point of reference in day-to-day decision-making and operations. 

G = Guidelines, policies & procedures

Is it consistent with my ministry unit’s guidelines, policies & procedures?

L = Legal

Is it acceptable under the applicable laws and regulations?

OV = Organizational Values

Does it respect and model The Salvation Army’s core values?

E = Employee / Self

The acronym "GLOVE" has five arrows pointing from it to the word "yes" which has a single arrow pointing from it to the word "Action."

Does it satisfy my personal definition of right, good & fair?

If at any point in the filter the answer to the question is ‘no’, you should take the particular situation or decision to your supervisor to discuss it further.

Although this filter is relatively simple and straightforward, it is important to provide orientation and/or training on the filter and its use. The filter presumes that staff and volunteers understand the ministry unit’s policies and procedures and the laws and regulations that apply to their job or role. It also presumes that staff and volunteers know and understand our core values as well as their individual sense of what is right, fair & good. 

This 8.5″ X 11" printable  can be included in employee manuals or printed for posting on walls and bulletin boards.