POLICY BRIEF AND PURPOSE Our Employee Welfare Policy refers to all of the areas of responsibility of Knauf to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the employees working for us. We operate within the legal frameworks of the countries our employees are located and within the wider Knauf Code of Conduct. SCOPE This policy applies to our company and its subsidiaries. It may also refer to suppliers and partners. POLICY ELEMENTS
WELFARE
POLICY
• To support us to the best of their abilities in our endeavors to create safe working conditions • To take reasonable care for his or her own health & safety, and for the safety of others people, who may be affected by their acts or omissions. 2. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT All our employees receive training throughout their careers at Knauf. These will be a combination of:
1. EMPLOYEE WELLBEING
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Knauf is dedicated to its duty of care to its employees, and the physical and mental wellbeing of our Employees is paramount to us. We give top priority to the health and safety of our employees at their workplace
Ongoing development of our employees is a primary focus of the HR and Management team to allow for talent development, sustainable succession planning and employee engagement & retention.
Knauf ensures the Employee’s Wellbeing is encouraged through various means:
3. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Our Employee Welfare Policy falls under six categories (Employee Wellbeing, Flexible Working, Equal Opportunities Employers, Discrimination, Training & Development, and Bullying & Harassment):
EMPLOYEE
The successful implementation of this requires total commitment from all employees. For this reason we ask each employee:
• Knauf Wellbeing Programme • Establishing working arrangements whereby employees feel they are able to maintain an appropriate work life balance • Access to HR & Management for support & discussion • Creating systems and processes to reduce the impact of stress on employees • Training interventions specifically focused on Employee’s sustainability and resilience and techniques to improve their personal wellbeing.
Management & Strategy Quality & HSE Corporate & Compliance Technical & Product Soft Skills Business Disciplines Knowledge Testing
Knauf is a committed equal opportunities employer and encourage a balanced demography of our workforce by supporting diversity and inclusion, adding to the strength and success of our team. We foster an environmental of mutual respect amongst all employees. Suggestion boxes are available at all our locations to gather feedback and inputs from employees.
POLICY BRIEF AND PURPOSE Our Employee Welfare Policy refers to all of the areas of responsibility of Knauf to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of the employees working for us. We operate within the legal frameworks of the countries our employees are located and within the wider Knauf Code of Conduct. SCOPE This policy applies to our company and its subsidiaries. It may also refer to suppliers and partners. POLICY ELEMENTS
EMPLOYEE
WELFARE
POLICY
Our Employee Welfare Policy falls under six categories (Employee Wellbeing, Flexible Working, Equal Opportunities Employers, Discrimination, Training & Development, and Bullying & Harassment): 1. EMPLOYEE WELLBEING Knauf is dedicated to its duty of care to its employees, and the physical and mental wellbeing of our Employees is paramount to us. We give top priority to the health and safety of our employees at their workplace. Knauf ensures the Employee’s Wellbeing is encouraged through various means: • Knauf Wellbeing Programme • Establishing working arrangements whereby employees feel they are able to maintain an appropriate work life balance • Access to HR & Management for support & discussion • Creating systems and processes to reduce the impact of stress on employees • Training interventions specifically focused on Employee’s sustainability and resilience and techniques to improve their personal wellbeing. The successful implementation of this requires total commitment from all employees. For this reason we ask each employee: • To support us to the best of their abilities in our endeavors to create safe working conditions • To take reasonable care for his or her own health & safety, and for the safety of others people, who may be affected by their acts or omissions. 2. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT All our employees receive training throughout their careers at Knauf. These will be a combination of: • • • • • • •
Management & Strategy Quality & HSE Corporate & Compliance Technical & Product Soft Skills Business Disciplines Knowledge Testing
Ongoing development of our employees is a primary focus of the HR and Management team to allow for talent development, sustainable succession planning and employee engagement & retention. 3. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Knauf Head Office PO Box 112871 Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 337 7170 Knauf Manufacturing Plant PO Box 50006 Ras Al Khaimah, UAE Tel: +971 7 221 5300 Knauf Qatar Branch PO Box 27111 Doha, State of Qatar Tel: +974 4452 8191
info@knauf.ae www.knauf.ae
Knauf is a committed equal opportunities employer and encourage a balanced demography of our workforce by supporting diversity and inclusion, adding to the strength and success of our team. We foster an environmental of mutual respect amongst all employees. Suggestion boxes are available at all our locations to gather feedback and inputs from employees. 4. FLEXIBLE WORKING Part-time working options and reduced hours options are implemented in our offices. Our Flexible working policy is an extension of our Equal opportunities policy. HR review all request for flexible working and approval is granted by the Management in accordance with local labour laws and business requirements. 5. DISCRIMINATION Knauf LLC is committed to valuing diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work as well as their potential to be developed into the job. We believe that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient. The Company will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender /gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation whether in the field of recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, career progression, training, transfer or dismissal. 6. BULLYING AND HARASSMENT The Company believes that the working environment should at all times be supportive of the dignity and respect of individuals. If a complaint of harassment is brought to the attention of management, it will be investigated promptly and appropriate action will be taken. Knauf has an open door policy to handle complaints and problems.
4. FLEXIBLE WORKING Part-time working options and reduced hours options are implemented in our offices. Our Flexible working policy is an extension of our Equal opportunities policy. HR review all request for flexible working and approval is granted by the Management in accordance with local labour laws and business requirements.
KNAUF HEAD OFFICE PO BOX 112871 DUBAI, UAE TEL: +971 4 337 7170
KNAUF MANUFACTURING PLANT PO BOX 50006 RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE TEL: +971 7 221 5300
KNAUF QATAR BRANCH PO BOX 27111 DOHA, STATE OF QATAR TEL: +974 4452 8191
INFO@KNAUF.AE WWW.KNAUF.AE
5. DISCRIMINATION Knauf LLC is committed to valuing diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability, qualifications and suitability for the work as well as their potential to be developed into the job. We believe that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way work is undertaken more effective and efficient. The Company will not tolerate direct or indirect discrimination against any person on grounds of age, disability, gender / gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation whether in the field of recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, career progression, training, transfer or dismissal. 6. BULLYING AND HARASSMENT The Company believes that the working environment should at all times be supportive of the dignity and respect of individuals. If a complaint of harassment is brought to the attention of management, it will be investigated promptly and appropriate action will be taken. Knauf has an open door policy to handle complaints and problems.