Our People
We recognize the importance of corporate governance to the effective management of our company and to the protection of our employees, shareholders and other stakeholders. Our approach to corporate governance is designed with a view to ensure that the business and affairs of our company are effectively managed so as to enhance shareholder value.
Our Commitment
Occupational Health & Safety
Provide a safe and healthy workplace and continually strengthen physical and mental health culture ensuring employees return home in the same or better conditions as they arrived to work.
Talent Engagement & Empowerment
Hire, retain, manage, engage, and empower staff to ensure they grow in their personal and professional life.
Diversity & Inclusion
Foster equal opportunity and fair treatment at every interaction with the people we work with and/or engage, ensuring diversity and inclusion in our business processes.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At Polaris, we are committed to diversity and equal opportunities, fostering a workforce made up of professionals from diverse backgrounds, academic disciplines, cultures, ages, and genders.
Healthy Worker Program in the Region
Since its launch at our Nicaragua subsidiary, the Healthy Worker Program has been instrumental in encouraging employees to prioritize their physical health7. Following its success, we recognized during our 2022 materiality analysis that expanding the program across all operations would greatly benefit both our team and Polaris as a whole.
Well-being and mental health
Mental health training is a cornerstone of our strategy to ensure employees have the resources to thrive. For this year?s World Mental Health Day, with the theme ?Mental Health in the Workplace,? we hosted a session titled ?Mental Health is for Everyone.? Employees from various locations participated, where we discussed
Worker Representation in Health & Safety matters
The Joint Hygiene and Safety Committee, along with Safety Supervisors, plays a critical role in managing workplace safety and health. We have implemented these roles across all operations. At our Geothermal Power Plant in Nicaragua, a Joint Hygiene and Safety Committee, composed of both worker and management representatives, oversees working
Attracting, retaining and developing talent
At Polaris, we recognize that our employees are the cornerstone of our success and sustainability. We cultivate a culture of trust, collaboration, and respect, where each individual feels valued, heard, and motivated to contribute their best. Our professional development programs and open communication channels ensure that every employee has the
Diverse Talent and Employment Opportunities
We are committed to creating inclusive employment opportunities that support both professional and personal growth for individuals from diverse backgrounds. In the past year, we created over 125 new temporary roles and 18 permanent positions, with our Dominican Republic operations accounting for 83% of hires?98% of whom were from local
