Human Resources Policy of Eurial

EURIAL is the Dairy Division of the Agrial Agricultural and Food Cooperative Group. As a French and international food company, EURIAL is committed to fostering a strong corporate culture built on our core values: proximity, solidarity, boldness and sustainability. Our Human Resources (HR) policy is designed to uphold fundamental rights, value human capital, attract, develop and retain our employees, while ensuring a respectful and inclusive working environment for all.

1. General Commitments

EURIAL’s HR policy is aligned with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the conventions established by the International Labour Organization (ILO), particularly regarding the prohibition of forced labour and child labour throughout our partner network. EURIAL’s HR policy aims to support the company’s growth while remaining true to our core values. We are committed to:

Organising and supporting the development of employees to contribute to the company’s growth.
Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Providing a stimulating and safe working environment.
Promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Ensuring transparent and open communication.

2. The Role of Human Resources Within the Company

Working closely with operational management teams, the Human Resources function actively contributes to defining and implementing the company’s strategy. Our responsibilities cover the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to end-of-career management. We ensure alignment between business needs and the skills of our teams. We work alongside all departments, supporting them in improving organisational effectiveness and contributing to the company’s sustainable performance. We also support EURIAL teams through the transformations and adaptations required in a constantly evolving environment (Corporate Social Responsibility, new technologies, new ways of working, etc.). We encourage autonomy and accountability while establishing open and effective communication channels. We are also responsible for ensuring compliance with social rights, company commitments, our values, corporate culture, good practices, and HR management standards.

3. Social Compliance and Respect for Employees’ Fundamental Rights

EURIAL’s HR policy complies with international and national legislation, as well as applicable collective agreements and industry standards. EURIAL is committed to strengthening training for HR teams and managers on these social standards in order to foster a culture of respect and compliance across all policies and practices, thereby ensuring enhanced protection for all employees. Particular attention is paid to changes in social regulations to maintain a dynamic HR policy that is adapted to contemporary challenges.

4. Recruitment

Our recruitment policy and employer brand are designed to attract top talent while reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are committed to:

Implementing transparent, fair and merit-based recruitment processes.
Seeking candidates who possess not only the required technical skills but also values aligned with those of the company.
Using innovative recruitment techniques to identify diverse talent.
Promoting career opportunities within the company to encourage internal mobility.
Valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences to enrich our corporate culture.

5. Training and Development

Continuous learning is at the heart of our HR policy. We believe in developing our employees’ skills at every level so they can grow and adapt to the challenges facing our business. Our commitments include:

An annual training plan aligned with the company’s strategic needs and employees’ aspirations.
Internal and external training programmes for all management levels.
The use of modern technologies to facilitate learning and professional development.
Regular monitoring of skills and training needs through employee reviews.

Particular attention is given to developing leadership skills, adapting to and embracing new technologies, and strengthening CSR, Safety, Quality and Dairy cultures through dedicated training and awareness programmes focused on key technologies.

6. Career Development

We firmly believe in supporting our employees’ professional growth. To achieve this, we provide:

Personalised career development plans and opportunities for functional and/or geographical mobility.
Mentoring and coaching programmes to support career progression.
Regular performance reviews to identify development opportunities.
Recognition and reward programmes that acknowledge individual contributions.

Our employees are encouraged to embrace new challenges and develop new skills to grow within the company.

7. Compensation and Benefits

We recognise that compensation plays a key role in attracting and retaining talent. Our compensation policy is fair, transparent, competitive and based on both individual and collective performance. We are committed to:

Providing salaries aligned with market standards and individual performance.
Offering attractive employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and employee savings schemes.
Regularly reviewing our compensation policies to ensure they remain relevant and compliant with legal and economic developments.
Promoting pay equity by ensuring equal treatment for all employees, regardless of gender, origin or status.

The compensation policy for the company’s executives, established in accordance with the principles outlined above, is detailed in a separate policy document.

8. Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to:

Promoting an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.
Raising employee awareness of the importance of diversity through dedicated training programmes.
Implementing concrete actions to combat all forms of discrimination.

9. Non-Discrimination

EURIAL is firmly committed to preventing all forms of discrimination. Our commitments include:

Ensuring equal opportunity in all recruitment, promotion and training processes.
Implementing clear policies to prevent and address discrimination.
Providing reporting and grievance procedures that are accessible to all employees.
Delivering ongoing training for managers and HR professionals on non-discrimination practices.

10. Social Dialogue and Employee Relations

We believe that constructive social dialogue is essential to maintaining a harmonious working environment. Therefore, we pay particular attention to:

Respecting freedom of association and trade union rights.
Maintaining constructive relationships with employee representatives and trade unions, recognising the role of social partners in representing employees’ interests, and regularly facilitating employee representative bodies to support ongoing communication and consultation.
Supporting social dialogue stakeholders through training and by providing the resources necessary to fulfil their responsibilities.
Encouraging active employee participation in decisions that affect them.
Establishing mediation and conflict resolution mechanisms.

Conclusion

EURIAL’s Human Resources Policy is designed to support our growth while ensuring the well-being of our employees. By remaining true to our values of proximity, solidarity, boldness and sustainability, we create a working environment that encourages excellence, innovation and mutual respect.