Group human resources policy
We are guided by our aim to deliver a competitive and fair employment environment and the opportunity to develop and advance subject to personal performance and business opportunity. To this end all Bunzl companies will have developed and implemented policies and procedures in line with the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, local legislative requirements and the following standards:
Equal employment opportunity
Bunzl supports the principle of equal employment opportunity and is opposed to all forms of unlawful discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, colour, pregnancy related condition, citizenship, age or any other characteristic protected by local regulation. Bunzl companies will conduct their businesses in a way that seeks to ensure individuals are treated equally and fairly and that all employment, training and career development decisions are made on job based criteria. All personnel are expected to comply with this policy and are required not to discriminate, harass or victimise others. A breach of this policy is likely to lead to disciplinary action, which could include dismissal.
Recruitment
Bunzl aims to appoint the best person for the job. All appointments should be based on individual performance and job based criteria. This requires the implementation of fair and effective recruitment practices that comply with the principles of equal opportunities and deliver a workforce with the necessary skills, expertise and qualifications to achieve the Group’s objectives and make a positive contribution to the values and aims of the Group.
Employee relations
Bunzl believes that as a service organisation the Group’s employees are a particularly key part of its success. It is essential that employees are treated in an equitable, consistent and respectful manner at all stages of their career with Bunzl including when they leave.
Performance management
Outstanding business performance is dependent on individuals and teams having a clear understanding of what is expected of them and the skills and abilities required to achieve their goals. The appraisal system is designed to facilitate discussions between employees to clarify roles and objectives and continue to improve performance by linking people management to business objectives.
Development
In the continuously evolving business environment in which Bunzl operates, on-going success requires that employees are able to take responsibility for the improvement of business processes and their own skills. It is the Group’s policy to encourage employees to develop and manage their own careers. It facilitates this by providing appropriate job training and, where appropriate, aiming to fill vacancies with existing staff where employees are suitably qualified and experienced.
Reward management
Bunzl aims to attract, motivate, retain and develop high calibre staff by rewarding them with competitive salary and benefit packages which are linked both to individual and business performance as well as the external employment market.
Communication
Bunzl’s believes that good performance requires communication with employees to ensure an understanding of the Group’s aims and the impact business decisions have on employees and to obtain feedback and ideas from employees for improving the operation of the business.
Redundancy
Bunzl’s approach to managing Group restructuring is characterised by detailed planning, involvement of those affected as appropriate and, where job losses are unavoidable, seeking alternative opportunities to minimise the personal impact as far as possible. Individual companies operate their own redundancy policies to ensure that they comply with all local legal requirements.
Scope
The policy statement applies to every business in the Group.
Responsibilities
The Chief Executive is the sponsor of the Group’s human resources policies. The Director, Group Human Resources reports to him on specific HR issues and monitors the implementation of the policy. Each Business Area is responsible for the development of local policies and procedures in order to ensure that the objectives of this policy are fulfilled.
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