The gold miner has published the alarming findings of a workplace culture review. At the South Deep mine in South Africa, 51% had experienced bullying, 24% of women had been sexually harassed and 23% of respondents had experienced racism.
Siphiwe Sibeko
The independent review – which was undertaken by Elizabeth Broderick & Co – surveyed thousands of Gold Fields employees, a small portion of which were contractors. In Australia, 45% experienced bullying, 31% of women had been sexually harassed, and 10% of respondents had experienced racism. Gold Fields' interim CEO Martin Preece apologised to those in the business who had been exposed to bullying, sexual harassment, racism and any forms of inequality and exclusion.
The group said the review identified some strengths on which Gold Fields can build – particularly that many employees said they could"feel a directional change in culture". Many who responded to the survey spoke of their pride in working for Gold Fields, and said they enjoyed the fulfilling work and team cooperation. Many acknowledged and valued the emphasis that Gold Fields places on the physical safety of employees.
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