Employees
Rio Tinto are committed to good corporate values and ethical behaviour, and seek safe and effective working relationships at all levels around the Group.
Whilst respecting different cultures, traditions and employment practices, we share common goals with our employees - in particular the elimination of workplace injuries.
Discrimination
Rio Tinto employs on the basis of job requirements and does not discriminate on grounds of age, ethnic or social origin, gender, sexual orientation, politics or religion. Exceptions are made to favour local employment where local laws provide. We do not employ forced, bonded or child labour. For more information, see our Ethical behaviour programme.
Health and safety
Being trained to work, and then working in safe, healthy and environmentally responsible ways comes first and foremost. Beyond that, Rio Tinto believes in enabling employees to develop to the extent of their abilities. To develop employees' skills and competencies we use regular performance reviews, recognising potential and undertaking education, training and coaching as appropriate, and offering professional development opportunities within the Group. For more information, see our employment programmes.
Rio Tinto expects managers to be models of the highest standards of behaviour. Employees are expected to treat each other and external contacts with dignity, fairness and respect. Harassment in the workplace is guarded against and neither abuse nor misuse of position or facilities for personal purposes is tolerated. Obligations to colleagues and the employing company are respected, while collaboration is encouraged within and across businesses, cultures and countries to raise performance.
Speak-OUT
The Speak-OUT programme provides employees with an independent and confidential means of reporting concerns and communicating ideas to senior managers.
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