Standards of Business Ethics HR Aims & Standards             HR Aims and Standards           G4S has defined a number of core standards and processes to ensure that employees are treated with respect, fairness and dignity at work in line with the G4S values. These standards and processes cover issues such as: > handling of disciplinary matters and grievances > performance appraisals > identification of training needs > recruitment and selection processes > health and safety > employee representation and communication The HR standards and processes not only enable G4S to ensure that individual employees are treated fairly and consistently, but they also form the bedrock on which strategic organisational issues are founded such as talent and succession management, employee engagement, leadership development and organisational capability building. Local line and HR managers are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the standards and this is covered in training for managers. Ethical Employment Goals Our business ethics policy sets out the group’s core standards in relation to our employees, for example by supporting the principles of international standards such as the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. With significant G4S operations in many developing markets, real commitment to these international standards is essential. Beyond this, we believe it is important to tailor these international norms and reflect what matters most to G4S employees in their unique working environment. Thus we have simplified and strengthened our stance on the most critical ethical employment issues and are committed to the following standards:             > We never employ children or allow any form of forced labour             > We always consider our employees’ physical and mental wellbeing, especially in harsh or hostile environments             > We work to change markets in which business is awarded at the expense of employee terms & conditions             > We respect employees’ need for time away from work, while acknowledging that many want to maximise their income             > We boost long-term job security by creating new solutions to meet our customers’ business needs             > We strive for diversity in our workforce to draw on all available talents             > We value our employees as unique individuals while respecting and listening to their collective voice             > We help employees develop so that they can perform well every day and take advantage of opportunities to progress in G4S                       Back to top