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Life at Glencore

Glencore has been a key part of the global commodities industry for half a century. Through the scale and diversity of our industrial and marketing businesses, we supply the commodities that advance everyday life.

Our people are dedicated, and contribute to growing and managing our business, all while building lifelong connections and progressing their careers.

We’re committed to Advancing your career, as we Advance Everyday Life. 

Our culture

Life at Glencore is underpinned by our Values. They are at the heart of our culture, the way we do business and the way we work.

 

Our Values also reflect our Purpose, our priorities and the beliefs by which we conduct ourselves. They define what it means to work for Glencore, regardless of location or role.

 

Whether our people are focused on producing resources safely, efficiently and sustainability, or on getting those materials to our customers, we are all united by the same goal: Responsibly sourcing the communities that advance everyday life. 

 

Learn more about our Purpose and Values

  • Safety

    We never compromise on safety. We look out for one another and stop work if it’s not safe.

  • Integrity

    We have the courage to do what’s right, even when it’s hard. We do what we say and treat each other fairly and with respect.

  • Responsibility

    We take responsibility for our actions. We talk and listen to others to understand what they expect from us. We work to improve our commercial, social and environmental performance.

  • Openness

    We’re honest and straightforward when we communicate. We push ourselves to improve by sharing information and encouraging dialogue and feedback.

  • Simplicity

    We work efficiently and focus on what’s important. We avoid unnecessary complexity and look for simple, pragmatic solutions.

  • Entrepreneurialism

    We encourage new ideas and quickly adapt to change. We’re always looking for new opportunities to create value and find better and safer ways of working.

Meet our people

With operations spanning the production, marketing and recycling of critical metals and transition fuels that support governments, business and societies in their economic development and efforts to decarbonise, Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies. 

 

But more than that, we are home to a host of talent, diversity, determination, and passion that is shaping the future of our world by responsibly sourcing the commodities that advance everyday life. Watch our At The Core series to lift the lid on the human faces at the heart of our company, and discover more about who we are and what we do.  

  • Meet Tricia

    Senior Engineer Supervisor at Elk Valley Resources

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  • Meet David

    Warehouse Supervisor at Glencore Recycling San Jose

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  • Meet Eirik

    Process Metallurgist at Nikkelverk

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Respectful and inclusive culture

At Glencore, we believe  that  a diverse workforce strengthens our ability to deliver on our business objectives. Therefore, employing people from different cultures, countries, races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, beliefs and backgrounds is essential to our culture. Diverse perspectives fosters better decision making and creative problem-solving.

 

We believe fostering a culture of inclusion and psychological safety, where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered, is a business and commercial imperative. Psychological safety enables employees to speak up openly, challenge ideas and propose innovative solutions. 

 

We are proud of our highly capable, entrepreneurial and engaged workforce that bring a diverse range of experience and perspectives. We hire, promote, reward and develop our people according to their ability, contributions and skills. We also aim to provide equal opportunities to motivate the best talent and support business growth wherever we can. 

 

Our IDEAL framework guides us as we develop a culture of intentional inclusion throughout our business. It spells out our commitment to creating an environment where employees can achieve their potential, wherever they are, regardless of their background. 

Career development at Glencore

We aim to support our people to develop their skills, expertise and experience, to foster a career path that enables them to meet their goals. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. 

We offer formal and on-the-job training opportunities that aim to equip our people with the essential tools they need to succeed and thrive in their careers. Our learning and development platform also provides unlimited learning opportunities for people to accelerate their growth, covering a wide range of professional and leaderships skills for employees at all stages of their careers. 

We recognise and reward exceptional work. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return.

Mental health and wellbeing

At Glencore, safety is our top priority. We want every one of our people to return home safely at the end of their working days, and this extends to the mental health and wellbeing of our people. 

Mental health in the workplace refers to the psychological and emotional wellbeing of employees. It affects how we handle stress, interact with colleagues, and perform our daily roles. It is a critical factor to maintaining a productive workplace and supports better productivity, fosters a positive working environment and boosts creativity and innovation.

Glencore is committed to supporting our employees’ mental health and wellbeing. We do this by offering a range of employee support programmes, campaigns and initiatives to encourage a healthy working environment and lifestyle.