Human Rights Policy
Respect for human rights is a fundamental value at NBK
Bathrooms and Kitchens.
At NBK Bathrooms and Kitchens, we believe that respect for human rights is fundamental to the success of our business and the well-being of our employees, clients, and communities. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all our operations.
By fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity, we aim to contribute positively to society and ensure that our business practices reflect these core values. Human rights are at the heart of our operations and are integral to our long-term success.
We apply due diligence to identify, prevent, and address human rights risks to individuals within our business and our wider value chain. Where adverse human rights impacts are caused by, or directly linked to, our activities, we are committed to providing or cooperating in fair and equitable remediation. We also promote access to remedy where we are connected to such impacts through relationships with third parties.
This Human Rights Policy is overseen by the Director of NBK Bathrooms and Kitchens.
Our Commitment to Human Rights
We are committed to creating an inclusive, fair, and safe environment for all individuals associated
with NBK, whether they are employees, customers, suppliers, or partners.
This commitment is evident in the following key principles:
Diversity and Inclusion
At NBK we are committed to equal
opportunity and are intolerant of
discrimination and harrassment.
We ensure that every individual
regardless of their race, gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation, or religion,
is treated with dignity. The basis for
recruitment at the company is
qualifications, performance, skills and
experience. We celebrate diversity and
strive to create an environment where
everyone feels valued and empowered.
Safe and healthy
workplace
The health and safety of our team
members, customers and
contractors is a priority.
We follow industry best practices
and comply with all relevant health
and safety laws to ensure that our
working environments are safe and
healthy. We do this by addressing
and remediating identifing risk or
accidents, injury and health impacts.
Work hours, wages
and benefits
We are committed to fair
employment practices, ensuring all
employees are provided with fair
wages. We compensate team
members competitively relative to
the industry and local labour
market, and in accordance national
laws. We work to ensure full
compliance with applicable wage,
work hours, overtime and benefit
laws.
Workplace security
We are committed to maintaining a
workplace that is free from violence,
harrassment, intimidation and other
unsafe or disruptive conditions due
to internal and external threats.
Security safeguards for team
members are provided, as needed,
and are maintained with respect for
team member privacy and dignity
Freedom of association
NBK respects the right of employees
to freely join trade unions, engage
in collective bargaining, and express
their views in a constructive and
respectful manner. We believe that
open dialogue and mutual respect
are essential to a productive work
environment.
Healthy lifestyle
At NBK, we support the health and
wellbeing of our team by promoting
a balanced lifestyle.
We encourage regular breaks,
manageable workloads, and open
conversations around mental and
physical health. Our workplaces
are kept safe and clean, and we
advocate for healthy choices, and a
positive work-life balance.
Guidance and Reporting for Employees
NBK encourages all employees to take an active role in supporting our commitment to human rights.
Guidance and support
• Employees receive clear guidance on this policy and their responsibilities.
• Managers are available to discuss any questions or concerns related to human rights practices.
• Internal documentation and resources are made accessible for reference and
understanding.
Reporting concerns
• Any employee who suspects a breach of this policy or experiences unfair treatment is strongly encouraged to report it.
• Reports can be made confidentially to a line manager or HR.
• NBK will treat all reports seriously, investigate promptly, and take appropriate action.
Protection from retaliation
• Employees who report concerns in good faith will be protected from retaliation.
• NBK does not tolerate any form of intimidation or victimisation against whistleblowers.
Implementation and monitoring
• Integrating human rights considerations into company policies and procedures.
• Providing training to employees on human rights issues relevant to their roles.
• Monitoring compliance and address any violations promptly.
Continuous improvement
• Regularly review and update this policy to reflect evolving standards.
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