Employees

We employ some 26,600 people, including our joint ventures.

Our employees are our greatest asset. Fair and decent treatment of our people is vital to our continued success. We respect different cultures, traditions and employment practices. We also share common goals with our employees, in particular the elimination of workplace injuries.

We strive to build enduring employee relationships characterised by mutual respect, active partnership and long term commitment. In today's competitive labour market, such relationships are essential to attract and retain skilled people.

We ensure our employees' wellbeing and strive to be an employer of choice. We offer attractive and competitive remuneration. Employee surveys give us insight into employee engagement and areas for improvement.

We train our employees to work in safe, healthy and environmentally responsible ways. We use regular performance reviews, along with education, training and coaching, to develop their skills and competencies. We also invest significant time and effort into recruiting graduates, trainees and apprentices.

Find out more about Rio Tinto's approach to employee engagement, including:

• Ethical behaviour programme
• Employment programmes
• Speak-OUT programme