Work environment and culture

Fair employment practice

Tata Chemicals Europe believes in a fair employment policy and does not discriminate on the grounds of sex, race, disability or any other non-work related differences.

Pay packages

Employee pay packages are reviewed on a regular basis and closely linked to individual performances for those covered by the merit-related pay agreement.

Annual bonus

The company awards a discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.

Healthcare scheme

The company ensures that its employees have access to prompt medical treatment and pays membership fees for a private healthcare scheme.

Pension fund

The company has devised a group personal pension plan through Aviva for its employees. Both employees and the company contribute to the pension fund.

Holidays

Apart from the eight declared public holidays, employees are also entitled to 21 holidays in their first year of employment, increasing to 26 days after 12 months' service. In addition to the annual holiday entitlement and 8 public holidays, employees with more than six months service have an annual option of a two per cent holiday bonus payment or five days extra holiday.

Long-service award

Long service is recognised with awards for 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years service.

Relocation package

New employees who have to relocate for employment with the company are entitled to a relocation package.

Personal performance and development planning

The company believes in continuous development of its people. Each year the employees review their role, performance and objectives for the year ahead, training needs and long-term career plans.

Career planning

The company has a career and succession planning system to ensure adequate support processes for employee development, manpower and succession planning.

Work-life balance

Tata Chemicals Europe has developed policies which help the employees maintain a balance between work and personal life.