PEOPLE

Human Resources Policy

It is Johnson Matthey’s people that have grown our business, matching innovation and a commitment to our customers with a determination to achieve the highest standards of environmental, health and safety practices.

People play a vital role in the future of our business. We are committed to recruiting high calibre employees and providing them with the information and training needed to perform at the highest standards. We encourage all employees to develop to their maximum potential.

Achieving these aims requires careful and regular review of organisation structure, succession planning across business unit boundaries and providing challenging opportunities for our employees.

The Chief Executive has board responsibility for these issues.

Diversity

Respect for all people as individuals, without discrimination, is part of the strong team culture in Johnson Matthey. We engage the energy and talent of employees to the full and ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, training, promotion, transfer and employment termination.

We seek to enhance the opportunities available to people with disabilities by attempting wherever possible to overcome obstacles such as the need to modify equipment, to re-structure jobs, or to improve access to premises. We also aim to re-employ employees who become disabled, after rehabilitation or training. Johnson Matthey is committed to promoting a good and harmonious working environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We regard any form of victimisation, bullying or harassment, whether verbal or physical, as unacceptable.

Equal Opportunities

Johnson Matthey is committed to equal opportunities for all. Local autonomy and flat organisation structures mean that our employees have real opportunities to demonstrate their abilities, and to take on responsibilities to match their development. Employees are encouraged to advance professionally with the support of inclusive management training and development processes.

As employees rise through the company, efforts are being made to monitor pay consistency to ensure their salaries match their increasing responsibility.

Our management training programmes emphasise the importance of family responsibilities. They encourage time management, prioritising and working ‘smarter not longer’ to ensure that work-life balance is maintained.