Employment Principles
Equality in all we do
BHP Billiton is dedicated to growing a rich culture, diverse workforce and providing a work environment in which every employee is treated fairly, respected and has the opportunity to contribute to business success - while always being given the opportunities to realise their full potential as individuals.
Our focus and vision is always to harness the unique skills and experience that each individual brings, recognising that these differences are crucial to our future success as a global company.
At BHP Billiton all employees and applicants are treated and evaluated according to their job-related skills, qualifications, abilities and aptitudes only. Employment decisions based on attributes other than a person's qualification to perform a job — e.g. race, colour, gender, religion, personal associations, national origin, age, disability, political beliefs, HIV status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or family responsibilities, are prohibited.
Harassment in any form in BHP Billiton is unacceptable.
Recruitment and selection
BHP Billiton's recruitment and selection principles are designed to:
- Ensure that the best people are chosen for the right positions.
- Support our Charter value of respect for diversity — drawing on diverse experience, perspectives and approaches encourages innovation and is a source of competitive differentiation for BHP Billiton.
- Ensure that the company is constantly resourced with people who are thinkers, have the potential to embrace challenge, become future leaders and go far beyond what they thought was achievable.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Remuneration and rewards
BHP Billiton's remuneration and rewards policies aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people and support the company's Charter by rewarding employees based on the recognition of their invididual performance.
By thinking ahead, we believe there is a clear link between rewarding our employees and the creation of value for shareholders and the company.
When developing and reviewing all remuneration and rewards we adhere to these four principles:
- Our total remuneration practices are aligned with current market conditions in the industries, countries and regions in which we do business.
- Our practices comply with any relevant law and the company's standards of business conduct.
- Distinguishable differences in remuneration are aligned to the relative performance of the business, assets and individuals.
- Our employees see the link between the results they produce and the level of reward they achieve.
Performance management
BHP Billiton is committed to effective performance management through regular face-to-face feedback, review and open communication.
Performance management involves:
- Recognising and acknowledging excellent performance to motivate employees and encourage further growth and achievement.
- Identifying the cause of poor performance and taking appropriate corrective action.
- Eliminating inappropriate behaviours from the workplace.
Every employee must receive a formal performance appraisal from his/her manager at least once a year. All Incentive awards paid by the company are aligned to the relative performance of the business, assets and individuals.
Your career path with us
BHP Billiton works closely with its people to develop specific career paths that empower them to continually build the business for the common good, achieve greater job satisfaction and develop their futures.
We provide employees with on-the-job experience and training, and support their ongoing education requirements.
At BHP Billiton career development is a shared responsibility between each employee and management. The employee is responsible for taking the initiative by suggesting ways to develop their skills and broaden their experience. Management is responsible for providing employees with the right opportunities to enhance their skills and take on more challenging roles and greater responsibilities.
