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.

To ensure the well-being of our employees and maintain a diverse, engaged, and passionate workforce, employee engagement takes place on an ongoing basis through several channels: biannual professional and personal development dialogues, employee surveys, and employee groups representing specific demographics and their allies. Employees are also represented in the Board of Directors through the employee-elected board members. Employees can raise concerns confidentially through GN’s whistleblower hotline or regular HR channels. Views of employees collected through these channels are integrated in strategy development, policy creations, adjustments, and other decision-making on a continuous basis. Where necessary, specific initiatives are developed to ensure employee well-being. Employees are informed about ESG topics regularly through internal communication channels, which also allow for engagement on topics communicated.