Cargill as an Employer
Cargill is committed to valuing differences, respecting all individuals and maintaining an environment in which everyone is treated with dignity. This commitment is supported by the company’s long-standing policy of providing equal opportunity in employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or union affiliation.
Culture
Cargill is a company that values differences. That means a culture that fosters respect, seeks new ideas, and encourages open and honest communication.
At Cargill, you’ll find a commitment to helping our employees succeed. From on-the-job training to personalized development plans, from real-time feedback to safe workplace practices, you’ll find programs and practices focused on helping you do your best.
You’ll find a commitment to helping our customers – many of whom are among the best known in the world – succeed. We’re committed to being a true business partner, to helping our customers discover solutions that create distinctive value. It means being trustworthy, creative and enterprising. It means making sure things don’t go wrong – and taking responsibility when they do. It means operating ethically. In fact, ethical behavior is so ingrained in our culture that employees associate Cargill foremost with integrity.
You’ll also find a commitment to being a good corporate citizen. Part of that commitment is giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Each year, Cargill contributes 2 percent of our global pre-tax earnings to charities and community causes, and our employees donate their time and talents as well. We’ve also established Cargill Cares Councils, formalized groups of employees that coordinate volunteer programs, in more than 200 locations across Asia, Africa, Central America, Europe and North and South America.
Employee Health & Safety
Cargill’s employees are the company’s most important assets. The safety of personnel and their healthful working conditions will receive top priority with support and participation at all levels of management.
Cargill conducts all operations worldwide, in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of our employees, contractors, customers and the public. Each Cargill facility will comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Each Cargill facility will have in place an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and train its personnel in the proper response to environmental emergencies.
Compensation & Benefits
Cargill is committed to competitively rewarding staff in its compensation package for the business areas in which it operates. The company provides its employees with a competitive compensation system that takes into account both regional market and industry factors in order to encourage and reward excellent performance. In all of its businesses, Cargill pays employees regular, competitive wages in line with the local market rate, whether they work in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Minneapolis.
Cargill Total Compensation Philosophy
- Total compensation will be competitive with the external market and the compensation mix will support Cargill’s long-term strategic direction.
- Cargill will pay for performance that drives long-term value creation.
- Compensation programs will align performance measures for the corporation, business units, teams, and individuals.
- Cargill will openly communicate to employees its compensation philosophy, programs and practices.
In China, the Human Resources function conducts regular compensation and benefits surveys to ensure that Cargill remains a competitive employer on the China market. Meanwhile, pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations of China, the company makes contributions to the employee’s social benefits including pension, basic medical insurance, child-bearing insurance, housing public fund, and unemployment insurance. Beyond this, employees in China are provided with a commercial Life and Accidental Insurance plan funded by Cargill.
Training & Development
Cargill attaches vital importance to management and staff training and development. It is Cargill’s policy to have proper training plans in place to ensure employees are trained for better skills, abilities and higher productivity. Managers are responsible for determining the training needs in their business units, divisions or departments. The input to assess the training needs come from various processes including Business Planning, Recruitment, Performance Management Program, Career Development Program, and Cargill Leadership Talent Management process.
Cargill China provides overseas assignment for high potential employees to get more exposure on advanced management or technical training. The company invites experts to come to China to train its Chinese staff as well. The company also provides tuition support to high performing employees for degree and non-degree courses. The purpose of this benefit is to encourage and assist employees in personal and professional development.
Career Development
Cargill strongly encourages internal promotion of qualified employees. Based on demonstrated individual achievement and performance, employees can expect progression opportunities to arise, including assignments in different locations. The variety of business units and the geographical spread in which Cargill is involved provides the ongoing opportunities for employees’ career development and early job responsibility.
Cargill China Management actively fosters individual and team growth by building and reinforcing the right skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills so that they can best perform their roles or be prepared for additional responsibilities and promotional opportunities.