Respect for human rights is especially important to our business and we believe this begins with our employees. We create a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Protecting all employees’ basic human rights, maintaining fair working hours and wages, committing to zero-tolerance for immoral practices involving child labor, forced labor and modern slavery and holding our suppliers to the same standards are all human rights elements outlined in Our Code of Conduct. Dayco strives to act with honesty and transparency, creating a safe and healthy environment with zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination. In addition, our internal complaints mechanism – Dayco’s Ethics Point hotline, is one of our approaches to ensuring respect for human rights. The most pertinent human rights issues derived from this framework include equal opportunity, health and safety, labor related aspects (child labor, forced labor, collective bargaining, and others) and zero tolerance for discrimination.
Protecting Human Rights
Driving Employee Well-being
We continuously invest in our workforce through wellness and benefits programs, creating a safe and healthy environment with equal opportunity and zero tolerance for discrimination. We also invest in our employees through training and development programs to provide the skills they need to grow in their careers.
We have several initiatives in place to ensure employee well-being – these include:
- Operationalized global standards to ensure employee safety. Global standards include but are not limited to: Machine Safeguarding, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Confined Space, and others
- Tracking key metrics such as Recordable Incident Rates and Lost Time due to injury
Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Dayco pursues diversity, equity and inclusion because it is a fundamental ingredient to creating a more just and sustainable world. We believe diverse and inclusive teams offer unique perspectives which position us for success. We promote a culture where all employees are respected & valued and feel a sense of belonging.
We have several initiatives in place to promote diversity, equity and inclusion – these include:
See what Some of our Leaders have to Say about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
“Respect the Team – is what Dayco lives by on a day-to-day basis. I am proud to be a part of Dayco’s global team where all staff, regardless of their differences, are treated with respect. We have great policies and systems in place from recruitment and annual performance management to making sure people have equal opportunities for growth within the company. Dayco China’s leadership team ensures compliance with these policies and systems to foster a culture of respect and equality across all plants in China. Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion is a never-ending goal for Dayco China where we will continuously leverage opportunities to enhance in this space. I am pleased to say that 50% of our leaders are women in China’s Guiyang office” – Kennie Wang, Director of Global Strategic Sourcing Belt.