We are committed to fair employment practices, and comply with all national and local labour laws and regulations where we operate. We offer merit-based equal opportunities to all, including promoting training and skills development. We Do Not Condone Discrimination or Harassment We are committed to providing all employees with a conducive workplace environment that is free from harassment, discrimination and other prohibited conduct. We do not condone personal bias or prejudice and we advocate for fair recognition. We do not discriminate according to age, race, religion, national origin, ethnic and social background, gender, marital status, physical or mental attributes. We uphold Principle Six of UNGC on eliminating discrimination: • We recruit and select employees based on merit, such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, ethnic and social background, gender, marital status, physical or mental attributes • We treat our employees fairly and with respect and dignity • We provide our employees with equal opportunities for training and development based on their strengths and needs • We reward employees based on their ability, performance, contribution and experience Our employees are guided by our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. A vital tenet of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is to promote non-discrimination and anti-harassment at the workplace. Our employees develop an understanding of the different types of discrimination and how it can affect the workforce through our training session on our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Similarly, our suppliers are guided by our Supplier Code of Conduct that requires them to respect fundamental international principles regarding non-discrimination, antiharassment and fair employment practices. The Company adheres to the principles of fairness, impartiality and confidentiality in its handling of grievances. We provide a safe channel for employees to raise issues which are promptly looked into and addressed to build trust and maintain industrial harmony. No individual will suffer reprisals or retaliation for reporting genuine grievances, making complaints or participating in an investigation. Management at all levels, supported by their respective HR teams, is responsible for ensuring that we provide a work environment free from discrimination or harassment. In 2022, we had no cases of discrimination lodged. Grievances due to harassment, discrimination and other prohibited conduct are managed according to our grievance management process which governs the reporting and handling of employee grievances. This ensures that all cases are promptly investigated and resolved. We Reward Performance We adopt a performance-based approach with direct linkage between performance and rewards. In the short and mediumterm, sustained contributions are rewarded through a pay-forperformance principle where the Group’s KPIs business area goals, individual performance, internal equity and industry practices are considered. Performance Management Annual performance appraisal sessions serve as a platform for employees to discuss their work progress and career aspirations with their supervisors. Our annual performance management process involves goal setting, continuous performance reviews and full-year assessments against targets. During their annual performance review, all employees with direct reports are evaluated on their people management skills and outcomes. These include line managers in each business, those leading horizontal functions, as well as those with supervisory responsibilities in ad hoc teams. Compensation and Benefits Our Group Compensation and Benefits Framework includes short, medium and long-term financial and non-financial performance targets to motivate and reward employees for creating sustainable stakeholder value. Compensation and benefits programmes are reviewed regularly and benchmarked against their respective markets using global market surveys and consultancy firms. This ensures that we are internally equitable, market competitive and in compliance with nationally or locally mandated requirements. Share plans are available to incentivise eligible employees. We also reward creative solutions and contributions by employees through various business and employee recognition awards to celebrate role models and our employees’ innovative spirit. The Group has established a stronger link between employee remuneration and our ESG performance. ESG-related goals and targets have been SOCIAL PEOPLE EXCELLENCE 54 ST ENGINEERING SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2022
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