Human Resources Policy

At RTC Kimya, our people are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our sustainable growth. This policy is designed to ensure that all employees work in a safe, fair, transparent, and motivating environment while safeguarding their well-being and protecting their rights in accordance with national and international labor laws and regulations.

We are committed to the following principles:

• We respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all employees and conduct our operations in compliance with ILO Conventions, the Turkish Labour Law, and all applicable legislation.
• We embrace equal opportunity in recruitment, promotion, and compensation, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination based on gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or any other personal characteristic.
• We actively support the participation of women in the workforce and encourage their representation in leadership positions.
• We strictly prohibit child labor and all forms of forced or compulsory labor.
• We foster a culture of open communication by encouraging employees to freely express their opinions, suggestions, and concerns. Transparency, mutual respect, and collaboration form the foundation of our employer–employee relationships, and we support employee representation and participation in decision-making processes.
• We comply with legal working hours and manage overtime on a voluntary basis with compensation in accordance with applicable legislation. We also support work-life balance by remaining open to flexible working arrangements whenever possible.
• We are committed to the principle of equal pay for equal work, providing fair compensation, competitive benefits, and support for our employees during challenging times.
• The health and safety of our employees is one of our highest priorities. We fully comply with occupational health and safety legislation by implementing all necessary preventive measures. Through regular risk assessments, including chemical safety evaluations and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements in our laboratories and production facilities, we provide ongoing occupational health and safety training for all employees.
• We promote the professional and personal development of our employees through continuous learning programs, annual training plans based on organizational needs, and innovative learning opportunities that strengthen our R&D-driven culture.
• We identify and develop high-potential employees by supporting their leadership capabilities. Through university internship programs and academic collaborations, we provide valuable career opportunities for young professionals and attract high-performing talent to our organization.
• We encourage continuous improvement through structured performance evaluation and regular feedback processes.
• We expect all employees to comply with our Code of Ethics and maintain a zero-tolerance approach toward corruption, bribery, fraud, conflicts of interest, and any unethical conduct.
• We align our Human Resources practices with internationally recognized sustainability principles and frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Global Compact.
• We encourage employee participation in corporate social responsibility initiatives that create value for society, believing that meaningful achievements are built through collaboration.
• We regularly conduct employee engagement and satisfaction surveys and use the insights gained to strengthen motivation, enhance employee engagement, and continuously improve workplace well-being.