HUMAN RESOURCE POLICY
Employee wellbeing is fundamental to the growth of Apollo Tyres Ltd. ('The Company' or
'ATL' or ‘We’). Within the Company and across our system, we are committed to ensure that
employees are treated with dignity and [Link] ensure the efforts of the employees are
appreciated and their potential is brought out to the fullest.
Valuing Diversity
The Company values the diversity of the people with whom we work and the contributions
they make. We have a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and intolerance of
discrimination and harassment. The Company also provides facilities for the wellbeing of its
employees including those with special needs, if any. The basis for recruitment, hiring,
placement, training, compensation and advancement in the Company is qualifications,
performance, skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities Employer
As stated in ATL’s Code of Conduct for Employees, equal opportunity is a matter of fairness,
respect and dignity. The Company provides and maintains equal opportunities at the time of
recruitment as well as during the course of employment, irrespective of caste, creed, gender,
race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We value the unique contribution that each
person brings to ATL.
Treat everyone with respect.
Be respectful of cultural differences. Base work related decisions on merit and not on
race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability, or any other characteristic.
Offensive messages, derogatory remarks and inappropriate jokes are never acceptable.
Provide a workplace that is free from harassment and intimidation
Help create a work environment free of all forms of harassment.
Inappropriate comments of a sexual nature or any other sexually offensive behaviour
will not be tolerated.
We do not tolerate any form of abuse or harassment.
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
The Company respects our employees’ right to freedom of association and participation
without fear of reprisal, intimidation or harassment. Where employees are represented by a
legally recognized union, we are committed to establishing a constructive dialogue with their
freely chosen representatives. The Company is committed to bargaining in good faith with
such representatives.
The Company respects the right of freedom of association, participation, collective
bargaining and ensures all individuals impacted by the business have access to grievance
redressal mechanisms.
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Encouraging Work life Balance for employees
At ATL, the requirement of maintaining work life balance of its employees especially that of
women is recognised and promoted. The Company ensures the timely payment of fair living
wages to meet basic needs and economic security of the employees.
Safe and Healthy Workplace
The Company provides a healthy workplace that is safe, hygienic ,humane and which
upholds the dignity of employees. It also complies with applicable safety and health laws,
regulations and internal requirements.
ATL is dedicated to maintaining a productive workplace by minimizing the risk of accidents,
injury and exposure to health risks. It is committed to engaging with employees to
continually improve health and safety in workplaces, including the identification of hazards
and remediation of health and safety issues. The employees of the Company are trained
accordingly.
Workplace Security
The Company is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from violence,
harassment, intimidation and other unsafe or disruptive conditions due to internal and
external threats.
Security safeguards for employees are provided as needed and will be maintained with
respect for employee privacy, safety and dignity.
A separate policy to prevent and deal with sexual harassment has been formulated. The
employees are required to adhere with the same in a strict manner.
Child and Forced Labour
The Company does not hire child labour, forced labour or any form of involuntary labour,
paid or unpaid. It prohibits the hiring of individuals that are under 18 years of age.
Training and Development
Training and Development is of paramount importance at ATL because it allows Apolloites
to expand their knowledge base, acquire new skills, sharpen existing ones, perform better,
increase productivity and become better leaders. Continuous efforts are being taken to
improve the employee capabilities by offering functional training programmes which are
focused on our business imperatives.
The Company ensures continuous skill and competence upgrading of all employees by
providing access to necessary learning opportunities, on an equal and non discriminatory
basis. It promotes employees’ morale and career development through enlightened human
resource interventions.
Applicability
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This policy is applicable to all offices of the Company.
Affirmation to the policy
This policy is communicated to all employees in an appropriate and meaningful
manner. The Company shall report on the status of its adoption of this policy as
statutorily required.
The Company shall encourage its business associates and partners to abide by this
policy.
The Company has appropriate systems and processes in place to ensure compliance
with the Policy and with statutory provisions, including processing of grievances for
redressal.
Violation of the policy
Violations of law, or other Company policies or procedures by Company employees can lead
to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Disciplinary actions may include
immediate termination of employment at the Company’s sole discretion. Where the Company
has suffered a loss, it may pursue legal actions against the individuals or entities responsible.
Amendments
This Policy may be updated/ amended by the Company from time to time.
Accessibility
This Policy may be viewed online at [Link]
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