Johnson Matthey Annual Report & Accounts 2002  
 

 

Employment Policies

Equal Opportunities
It is the policy of the group to recruit, train and manage employees who meet the requirements of the job, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, age or religion. Employees who become disabled and disabled people are offered employment consistent with their capabilities.

Training and Development of People
Johnson Matthey recognises the importance of recruiting the very highest calibre of employees, training them to achieve challenging standards in the performance of their jobs, and developing them to their maximum potential.

Our policy requires careful review of organisation structure, succession and the development of high potential people to meet our business goals. The Management Development and Remuneration Committee of the board takes a special interest in ensuring compliance with the Training and Development of People Policy.

Training and Development of People Policy

> Ensure highest standards in the recruitment of staff.
> Assess training needs in the light of job requirements.
> Ensure relevance of training and link with business goals.
> Employ and evaluate effective and efficient training methods.
> Promote from within, from high potential pools of talent.
> Understand employees’ aspirations.
> Provide development opportunities to meet employees’ potential and aspirations.

Employee Communications
Johnson Matthey recognises the importance of effective employee communications. Information and comment is exchanged with employees through the company’s in-house magazine, regular news bulletins, presentations to staff and team briefings.

 

 
     
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