The Nestlé Human Resources Policy
                © October 2002, Nestec Ltd., Human Resources Department
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           The Nestlé Human Resources Policy
           Table of Contents
                      2  The Nestlé human Resources Policy
                      4  A shared Responsibility
                      5  Dealing with People
                      6  Joining Nestlé
                      8  Employment at Nestlé
                      9  Work/Life Balance
                     10  Remuneration
                     11  Professional Development
                     14  Industrial Relations
                     15  HR Organisation
  The Nestlé
  Human Resources Policy
              The Nestlé Human Resources Policy
                                This policy encompasses those guidelines      Should any HR policy conflict with local
                                which constitute a sound basis for efficient  legislation, local legislation will prevail.
                                and effective HR Management in the Nestlé
                                Group around the world.                       These policies are addressed to all those
                                                                              who have a responsibility in managing
                                They are in essence flexible and dynamic      people as well as to HR professionals. 
                                and may require adjustment to a variety of    The Nestlé Management and Leadership
                                circumstances. Therefore its implementation   Principles include the guidelines inspiring 
                                will be inspired by sound judgement,          all the Nestlé employees in their action 
                                compliance with local market laws and         and in their dealings with others. The
                                common sense, taking into account the         Corporate Business Principles refer to all 
                                specific context. Its spirit should be        the basic principles which Nestlé endorses
                                respected under all circumstances.            and subscribes to on a worldwide basis.
                                                                              Both these documents are the pillars on
                                As Nestlé is operating on a worldwide         which the present policy has been built.
                                basis, it is essential that local legislation 
                                and practices be respected everywhere.
                                Also to be considered is the degree 
                                of development of each market and its
                                capacity to advance in the management 
                                of their human resources.
                                                                              P.  Brabeck-Letmathe
                                                                              Chief Executive Officer
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