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Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 March 1997 - Report of the Directors
Employment policies
The Group's businesses operate progressive employment policies and all vacancies are filled on the basis
of individual competence, experience and qualifications. Employees at all levels and in all companies are
encouraged to make the greatest possible contribution to the Group's success. Overseas, the Group's
employment policies are adapted as necessary to reflect the legal, cultural and employment market
requirements of the country concerned.
Equal opportunities
The Group operates an equal opportunities policy. All employees accept the commitment within this
policy that the Group will not allow discrimination, pressure to discriminate or harassment by staff or
others acting on the Group's behalf, in respect of sex, race, marital status, nationality, disability or
religious or political beliefs.
The disabled
The directors are conscious of the special difficulties experienced by the disabled. In addition to giving
disabled people full and fair consideration for all vacancies for which they offer themselves as suitable
candidates, efforts are made to meet their special needs, particularly in relation to access and mobility.
Where possible, modifications to workplaces have been made to provide access and, therefore job
opportunities, for the disabled.
Every effort is made to continue the employment of people who become disabled, not only in the
provision of additional facilities but also training where appropriate. The Group is a member of the
Employers' Forum on Disability.
Health, safety and welfare
The directors recognise the high standards required to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the Group's
employees at work, its customers and the general public. The maintenance of safe working conditions is a
high priority and a programme of regular risk assessment ensures that there are continuous improvements
in safety performance. Group policies and practices are regularly reviewed with the objective that high
standards of health and safety are achieved and maintained.
Auditors
In accordance with section 384 of the Companies Act 1985, a resolution proposing the reappointment of
Deloitte & Touche as auditors to the Company will be put to the Annual General Meeting.
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