GN has implemented several policies for managing material impacts related to its own workforce. As a member of the UN Global Compact since 2010, GN is committed to safeguarding human rights and labor rights principles in its own workforce. Accordingly, GN operations and business activities are guided by the UN guiding principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. GN upholds human rights principles through the implementation of policies and procedures which prevent discrimination, harassment, advances diversity, and ensure fair and equal treatment of its workforce.

GN does not accept child labor and forced labor as defined by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all of our employees. Our policies, actions and targets address our IRO on health and safety, specifically covering the negative impact as a result of work-related accidents at our major manufacturing sites. We do not have a global health and safety policy, however all GN’s manufacturing sites have locally anchored health and safety (H&S) groups and/or more global-oriented Health, Safety, & Environment (HSE) committees.

In addressing IROs related to equal pay, harassment and diversity, GN has a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy which outlines beliefs and aspirations for equal treatment and opportunities for all its employees. Similarly, a dedicated anti-harassment policy promotes respectful culture and aims to raise awareness about bullying and how to report inappropriate behavior. GN policies are designed for all employee groups at every level to eliminate discrimination and uphold human rights principles.

GN has a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy which outlines beliefs and aspirations for equal treatment and opportunities for all its employees. GN policies are designed for all employee groups at every level to eliminate discrimination and uphold human rights principles.

To prevent discrimination and promote an inclusive culture, GN has launched various communication campaigns, provided training, and established employee resource groups. Additionally, GN encourages an open dialogue and feedback to continuously improve its policies and internal procedures.

To prevent discrimination and promote an inclusive culture, GN has launched various communication campaigns, provided training, and established employee resource groups. Additionally, GN encourages an open dialogue and feedback to continuously improve its policies and internal procedures. GN provides channels for raising concerns, including potential human rights impacts, and has established internal procedures for handling the cases to ensure remedy for its employees.

We conduct an employee engagement survey - GN Voice - twice a year where we ask all employees to share their opinions and ideas on areas at their workplace known to significantly impact the well-being, performance, and growth. The engagement survey gives employees the opportunity to provide detailed and constructive feedback to guide leaders as well as the teams they are part of. Based on the engagement survey results, team leaders are required to facilitate focused team sessions where key topics are discussed, and action plans created. Further to the GN Voice survey, GN conducts ad hoc pulse checks in departments where major transformation takes place to ensure employees’ views and perspectives are considered. Employees can at all times engage with their direct manager, HR business partner, contact GN’s global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, or join employee-led employee resource groups. GN also conducts webinars, communication, and awareness campaigns on topics such as mental health, neurodiversity, and health and safety. Additionally, GN has established employee resource groups that aim to gain insights into the perspectives of marginalized employees. This includes a global network of female professionals in GN, a global network for LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and a network for black colleagues and supportive allies across the company. The results from the campaigns and employee feedback are reviewed and evaluated by Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to identify new initiatives and actions. Employees are also encouraged to share their comments and views on internal Teams channels and the GN intranet.

At GN, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is foundational to our values and operations. Our global DEI policy outlines our beliefs, aspirations, and targets, ensuring accountability at the highest levels, including our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This policy is aimed at addressing the identified material potential negative impact related to the negative impact on the well-being of employees as a consequence of lack of diversity and applies across all Group companies and is accessible to all employees. GN is dedicated to regularly reviewing and updating our DEI policies to reflect evolving best practices. We will measure our progress against established targets and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization.

Our global DEI policy outlines our beliefs, aspirations, and targets, ensuring accountability at the highest levels, including our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This policy is aimed at addressing the identified material potential negative impact related to the negative impact on the well-being of employees as a consequence of lack of diversity and applies across all Group companies and is accessible to all employees. GN is dedicated to regularly reviewing and updating our DEI policies to reflect evolving best practices. We will measure our progress against established targets and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization.