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 set targets, GN gathers baseline data on the current performance of the material impacts identified. GN also uses data available from employee engagement for setting and monitoring target performance. This includes GN’s biannual employee engagement survey, employee resource groups and representatives, and other channels available for raising concerns. Based on the target performance and recommendations from management reviews and employee engagement, GN continuously identifies lessons learnt and improvements.