As one of the leading food providers in the world we are a diverse group of associates operating in a large number of countries, where we serve numerous different nationalities every day. Therefore it is a business imperative that we have diversity of thought at all levels of our organizational and business culture, and that diversity is a key driver in every discipline of our business.
Our focus is to ensure that all associates have a fair and equitable opportunity for personal and professional growth and development. Ahold takes an inclusive, ethical and equitable approach to doing business with vendors, providing service to the community, and valuing the talents, background and experiences of all associates, consumers, suppliers and stockholders.
Ahold facilitates any modification or change in business practices to ensure that there is consistency between policy and practice. We actively create open opportunities aimed at creating upward mobility for all associates, and a real and balanced representation of people of color and women in leadership. Our company environment fosters inclusion through effective policy and procedures and our programs and systems.
It is the policy of Ahold, in accordance with applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train and promote people throughout all company levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity, and only valid qualifications will be required. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, social and recreational programs, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.