Sustainability / Social
Sustainable workforce
In 2021, Jotun took important steps to continue to build a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace
where people can thrive.
Jotun’s ambition is to create a robust and diverse workforce,
equipped to meet current and future business needs. By
creating a culture of belonging and a welcoming work
environment, Jotun can foster innovation and encourage
collaboration. Jotun believes that providing healthy working
environments, competitive salaries and offering equal
opportunities to all diversity groups not only creates a
stronger company, but also contributes to the societies where
we operate.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Introduced in 2021, Jotun’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy is
aligned with UN Sustainability goal number 8 (Decent work
and economic growth). Jotun acknowledges that companies
face different realities navigating local labour markets.
Nevertheless, Jotun requires that all Jotun companies make
conscious efforts to ensure that their workforce mirrors
the societies where they operate. Furthermore, Jotun
employees are expected to respect, include and recognise
the contribution and value of all colleagues. Since 2020, Jotun
has tracked and measured diversity using multiple metrics
including gender balance, generational representation,
and ethnic and cultural diversity, expressed by national
representation. Results are reported by all local companies to
senior management during periodic business reviews.
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To support a thriving workforce, Jotun launched a new
Human Resources Management System (HRMS) in 2021. The
HRMS provides all employees and managers with access to a
user-friendly and intelligent system that supports everyday
human resources processes. One feature of the HRMS is Global
Job Catalogue, which includes defined and standardised Job
Profiles. Job Profiles will allow employees to envision their
own career progression by defining skills and competencies
they need to advance. In addition, Job Profiles structures
recruitment processes more effectively, contributes to right,
fair and competitive remuneration, and supports job rotation
and cross-functional movement within the organisation.
MOBILITY INITIATIVES
In 2021, Jotun also continued to strengthen its Global Mobility
programmes, which encourage employees to gain crossfunctional,
cross-segment and cross-border experience. These
programmes include both short and long-term assignments
and provide employees with career opportunities and mobility
benefits, including support for the partners of employees
on overseas assignments. Despite issues related to the
coronavirus pandemic, 165 employees participated in Jotun
Mobility Programmes in 2021. By offering employees exciting
career development opportunities and building a safe, diverse
and inclusive workforce, Jotun is in a stronger position to meet
current and future business needs to secure the company’s
competitive advantage.