| Purpose
To establish a policy to protect and enhance the health of GlaxoSmithKline's
employees, thereby making a positive impact on productivity and
reflecting the value we place on all our employees.
Scope
This policy applies to all GSK employees and facilities worldwide.
Policy
GSK is committed to global leadership in protecting and promoting
the health, well-being and resilience of its employees. Integrating
health principles and practices into Human Resources strategy and
business processes will contribute to GSK's sustainable business
success.
The company will
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Protect the health of its employees and others affected by
its operations, aiming to eliminate all work-related injuries
and illnesses.
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Assess health-related risks to employee individual and organisational
productivity and proactively manage those risks.
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Ensure GSK's competitive advantage by optimising the mental
and physical well-being of its employees.
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Make health considerations integral to its Human Resource strategy
and business processes.
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Develop a culture where employees feel valued and are not discriminated
against because of disability.
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Promote awareness of health issues and their impact on all employees.
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Comply with legal and ethical requirements and GSK Health standards.
GSK will use effective systems, metrics and goals to drive continual
improvement in the health of GSK employees.
Responsibilities
The Corporate Executive Team is responsible for fostering and supporting
a culture of health, productivity and resilience and ensuring the
health, safety and well-being of employees at work. Managers are
responsible for implementing the principles and practices embedded
in this policy. Employees are responsible for workplace health within
the scope of their job and are encouraged to take responsibility
for their own health and well-being.
Employee Health Management and Corporate Environment, Health and
Safety will work in partnership to support managers in the implementation
of this policy.
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