Our Focus on Labor and Human Rights

A Diverse Workforce
Heinz is committed to employment equity and to recruiting and retaining a diverse group of qualified and dedicated employees. It is Heinz’s policy to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants. These employment opportunities are based solely upon an employee’s or applicant’s qualifications, skills, and abilities, without regard to any condition or characteristic that is not job-related. In addition, every Heinz location is required to have a policy prohibiting discrimination, including harassment, and an accompanying set of policies establishing procedures for reporting and investigating complaints, prohibiting retaliation, and providing for appropriate disciplinary action for violations.

In addition to hiring people of different ethnic backgrounds, Heinz is committed to providing career development programs and subsidizing educational expenses, including tuition reimbursement. In the United States, Heinz has a women’s mentoring group called the Global Organization for the Advancement of Leadership for Women. The group works to attract, develop, retain, and advance women in management.

Globally, 38% of the Heinz workforce is comprised of women and 29% of management positions are held by women. Also, 30% of Heinz employees hold salaried positions; the remaining 70% of employees are paid hourly. In the United States women account for 46% of our workforce and minorities account for 47% of our workforce.

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