Vendors

GHD aims to protect children associated with GHD managed International Development Assistance (IDA) projects by:

• Complying with the principles of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Child Protection Policy 2017 and associated guidance notes.
• Upholding the principles articulated in the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Taking responsibility for child protection in implementing IDA projects.
• Providing a child protection framework that applies child safe procedures and risk management processes
• Being proactive in developing a culture within GHD that respects the rights of children everywhere and promotes a zero tolerance approach to child abuse and child pornography
• Expecting all Personnel to maintain high standards of behaviour in their interaction with children
• Providing support and guidance to all Personnel in meeting their obligations

GHD is committed to providing a safe and professional workplace free from bullying. Consistent with our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity, GHD intends to promote a workplace in which all employees treat one another with dignity and respect. GHD’s Bullying policy and code of conduct seek to ensure that instances of bullying and victimisation are not tolerated and that individuals found to be engaging, participating in, or allowing these types of behaviours to continue may face remedial and/or disciplinary action. GHD is dedicated to taking all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of this type of behaviour occurring in the workplace. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team. We are in the process of finalising global workplace investigation guidelines to ensure consistent process when addressing allegations of bullying.

At GHD, we strive to be an inclusive community where everyone feels they belong. Our inclusion and diversity (I&D) focused culture is core to who we are and what we stand for. Our culture celebrates and reflects the brilliant diversity of our people, our clients and the communities we work in. Our approach broadly encompasses all elements of diversity, acknowledging all individuals are unique. This includes factors such as educational background, thinking and leadership styles, culture, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, neurodiversity, reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and flexible ways of working. We aspire to be a leading employer for I&D in our industry, and we are continuously striving to do better. Our commitment to I&D focuses on what greater inclusion can unlock for our people, our clients and our industry. Our regionally specific actions are guided by local legislation and we encourage vendors to maintain employment and purchasing practices that encourage inclusion and diversity across their business. We endeavour to work with vendors who support gender equality and under-represented populations.

In-line with its code of conduct, GHD is committed to providing a working environment that is professional, safe, and free from harassment. GHD intends to promote a workplace where everyone treats each other with dignity and respect. GHD’s Harassment policy aims to ensure that such behaviour is not tolerated. The policy also notes that individuals engaging or participating in conduct including harassment, victimisation, and retaliation or allowing it to continue may face consequences including remedial and/or disciplinary action. GHD is dedicated to taking all reasonable measures to reduce the risk of these types of behaviour occurring in the workplace. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Through these practices, GHD intends to attract and retain the best people for the job. Guided by our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity, GHD intends to take preventative and positive actions to ensure our work environment and employment practices are non-discriminatory and all people are treated fairly and equally. GHD is committed to providing a safe and professional workplace free from discrimination. GHD’s EEO & Discrimination policy outlines the principles of equal employment opportunity and advises all employees, wherever we operate, in all part of our business, of the expected behaviour at GHD. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team.

GHD is committed to maintaining a collaborative work environment and ensures that all employees have every opportunity to express grievances and have them resolved in a fair, equitable, and prompt manner. The GHD Grievance Handling policy intends to ensure an open, transparent, and consistent approach to the handling of grievances, and that complaints or concerns are addressed in a timely and confidential manner. GHD is committed to providing its staff with a safe and professional working environment. GHD employees have the following options to report incidences, and can choose to report anonymously: phone, online, directly to their Manager and/or People Team.