2. People
2.1 Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
GWR is committed to encouraging diversity, inclusion and belonging, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
Diversity, inclusion and belonging is fundamental to the success of GWR, and we strive for a transparent environment where our globally dispersed voices are heard and welcomed. The aim is for all GWR’s employees to feel respected and included, enabling everyone to give their best, and to ensure our workforce truly reflects the diversity of our audiences.
GWR believes that many different ideas and perspectives coming together create a positive culture and environment for everyone where creativity and innovation is celebrated.
GWR expects its Business Partners to conduct their business in a manner which encourages and promotes a similar commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
2.2 Dignity at Work
GWR’s employees have a responsibility to always treat others with dignity, respect and courtesy. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects these behaviours, as well as attend training to enhance knowledge and awareness.
GWR’s Dignity at Work policy plays a crucial role in preventing employees from experiencing bullying and harassment at work and ensures everyone is clear about what is acceptable conduct in the workplace. The Dignity at Work policy provides that all GWR’s people are entitled to:
- Be treated with dignity, respect and courtesy; and
- Be valued for their skills, experience and abilities; and
- Work in an environment free from bullying, harassment, victimisation or discrimination.
GWR does not tolerate discrimination because of age, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and any other characteristic that makes all of us unique.
Our Business Partners must conduct their business in a respectful and dignified manner, in an environment which treats its employees with dignity, free from harassment, bullying, discrimination, physical and verbal abuse, threats or intimidation of any description.
2.3 Health and Safety
GWR provides and maintains a healthy and safe working environment for all its employees and for others who visit its places of work. GWR does all that is reasonable and practicable to prevent personal injury and to comply with the duties laid upon the company as an employer under relevant legislation.
Similarly, our Business Partners shall provide a healthy and safe working environment for their employees by observing the laws and rules on health and safety in the workplace.
