At Cemex, we pride ourselves on a culture where we respect our colleagues and the other people that we interact with through our work. Expected standards of behaviour at work are set out in our policies, including the  Diversity and Equality and  Bullying and Harassment policies as well as ‘ Our Code’ of Ethics. We should always be considerate of personal space, how we act, the language we use, and be mindful that our own personal opinions and how we express them may be upsetting to others.

Recent media reports about various organisations, including the CBI, have prompted us to remind everyone about expected standards of behaviour and to ensure that we are all clear that these expectations continue whenever we attend work-related social events.  Examples include:

• team days
• privately arranged events to which an employee is invited because they are a Cemex employee
• overnight stays to attend training events or meetings
• Christmas parties organised by the Company, or other similar gatherings throughout the year.

We want everyone to enjoy being at work and especially when attending Cemex events and other social occasions related to work. However, the Company expects employees to always behave appropriately, to exercise good judgment, and consider how their language and actions could offend others. Also remember to drink responsibly at social events where alcohol is available, and that the Company’s zero-tolerance to drugs continues to apply.

A short policy has been published regarding  standards of behaviour at work-related social events and it is important that you familiarise yourself with this. In addition, the Company’s policies on bullying and harassment, and diversity and equality apply, as well as the Company expectations set out in  Our Code. Most people would naturally behave in line with these policies anyway, but they provide an important reference point and guidance where needed.

You can access the new Behaviour at Work-Related Social Events policy  here.