Build Trust with Our Associates
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination and Harassment
Respecting the individual is one of our core values. By creating an environment for our associates, customers, and members free from discrimination and harassment we reinforce our commitment to creating a professional workplace that promotes belonging for everyone.
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Examples of unacceptable conduct:
- Unwelcome sexual advances or remarks.
- Distributing pornographic or sexually suggestive content.
- Verbal, written, or graphic material that ridicules, insults, or shows hostility towards someone based on a protected status.
- Refusing to hire or promote an associate based on their race, gender, or religious beliefs.
Remember
Salaried members of management must immediately report violations of the Global Discrimination & Harassment Prevention Policy to Ethics.
Follow all laws, local policies, and our Global Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy.
Violence-Free Workplace
If there is an immediate danger, call emergency services and notify your supervisor or another manager immediately. We are committed to providing a violence-free place to work. Associates are prohibited from committing any acts or threats of violence affecting our workplace, associates, customers and members, or other third parties.
Workplace Safety and Reporting
We are committed to providing a safe workplace for all associates. If you see something that could put someone’s health or safety at risk, report it immediately and take action to keep yourself and others safe. Examples of ways to build trust:
- Only performing job functions you are trained and qualified to perform.
- Using proper safety gear and following all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures applicable to your role.
- Stopping any task or activity if working conditions become unsafe and reporting the concern.
- Reporting work-related injuries or incidents to your supervisor or management.
- Operating machinery responsibly and using any mandatory or recommended personal protective equipment.
- Following safe driving requirements and showing concern for others on the road.
- Never working under the influence - alcohol and improper drug use can affect your work and the safety of the people around you.
Follow all laws, local policies, and our Global Environmental, Health and Safety Policy.
What If?
The backroom is full of boxes and fire exits are blocked. It does not feel safe, but my department manager said not to worry about it. What should I do?
It’s not okay to ignore a safety hazard even if your manager says not to worry about it. Immediately make sure all fire exits are clear and talk with another manager or your people partner about your concerns. If you still have a safety concern following your discussions, contact Ethics & Compliance.
Work the Right Way
Our associates are the key to our success. We pay people accurately for their work and hours. We prohibit the use of underage or forced labor anywhere we do business.
Associates must not work off the clock and must follow all procedures related to breaks, days of rest, and overtime. Managers or people partners must inspect, verify, and document the identity and employment authorization of every new associate, including associates on global assignment in a country different from their home country.
Follow all labor, employment, and immigration laws, local policies, and our Global Labor and Employment Policy and Global Forced Labor Prevention Policy.
What If?
My manager asked me to gather carts on my way out to my car after my shift. Is this allowed?
No. Tell your manager you have already clocked out and you do not want to violate company policy by working off the clock. If your manager insists, report this to another manager, your people partner, or Ethics.
