The fundamental values that drive HR policy at Procter & Gamble : Key role of integrity, trust and respect for others

Purpose – This paper aims to describe the human resource (HR) policies and drivers of success in force at 130,000‐employee multinational consumer‐goods company Procter & Gamble, with particular focus on the company's UK and Ireland operation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper concentrates on hiring policy, inductions, internal communications, employee rewards, employee benefits and remuneration. Findings – The paper details how integrity, trust and respect for others are fundamental values that drive the day‐to‐day working methods and decision‐making of Procter & Gamble's global workforce. Practical implications – The paper highlights the importance of curiosity and innovation; employees' ability to discover and make use of the difference, and people's ability to meet change head‐on. Social implications – The paper describes the HR policies that help to make P&G a good corporate citizen in the countries in which it operates. Originality/value – The paper highlights the importance of fairness and openness in the smooth running of a company.