As more workers around the world demand safer working conditions and increased rights, Apple is making a major move to ensure that its employees can speak out against any kind of discrimination or abuse they experience on the job.
Earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company would be introducing a new policy to protect its employees who wish to speak up about any mistreatment in the workplace.
Under this system, any Apple employee can now speak out about any form of discriminative or abusive behaviour they face, with the guarantee that their complaints of safety and security will be taken seriously.
Once the complaint is filed, the company will look into the matter and take any necessary corrective action to address the problem. Apple is also taking steps to ensure a safe and secure workplace, not just for those who report abuse or discrimination, but also for their colleagues and managers.
Apple has already put in place a confidential reporting system for employees, and the new policy will ensure that all complaints are heard, no matter what the nature of the issue is.
Speaking about the new policy, Cook said: “Apple has always been a company that values diversity and inclusion. We believe that every employee should be treated with respect and have the right to a safe and secure working environment, free from discrimination and abuse. This new policy is an important step forward in ensuring that our employees have a safe place to speak up if they ever experience mistreatment.”
The new policy marks a huge step forward in Apple’s efforts to create a workplace that is conducive to a productive and equitable working environment. It is a move that will hopefully set a precedence for other companies to follow in allowing their employees to speak their truth and be protected from any kind of discrimination or abuse.
Ultimately, the policy will not only ensure that Apple employees are respected and protected, but will also serve to promote a more positive and accepting culture for everyone.