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Personnel
A highly professional team is Gazprom’s vital competitive edge. The Gazprom Group stands
out for its commitment to the continuous evolution of employee incentive schemes and
ongoing training programmes, as well as for its sound social policy.
Gazprom Group complies with the fundamental rights and principles set forth in the International
Labour Organisation conventions, such as:
— freedom of association and effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
— elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour;
— effective abolition of child labour; and
— elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Gazprom adheres to international standards on wages, hours and conditions of work, remuneration
for work, social security, holidays with pay, occupational safety, etc.
In 2014, regulation of all social and labour relations within Gazprom Group was performed
in accordance with the labour laws, the General Agreement between the National Associations of
Trade Unions and Employers and the Russian Government, the Industry Agreement for Oil, Gas
and Construction Companies, collective agreements, and local legal acts of Gazpom Group’s
companies.
HR management framework
The Human Resources Management Policy of OAO Gazprom, its Subsidiaries and Entities is the
primary document governing the Company’s personnel management.
The Policy treats employees as one of the Company’s key strategic assets supporting its
competitive edge and facilitating the successful achievement of its goals.
The Comprehensive Programme for Implementation of Human Resources Management
Policy of OAO Gazprom, its Subsidiaries and Entities for 2011–2015 is aimed at further improving
HR management practices. The Programme’s goal is to set key priorities in developing human
resources and implement initiatives to build a competitive, highly professional, responsible and
close-knit team capable of delivering the Company’s objectives in an efficient way.
OAO Gazprom Annual Report 2014