We are committed to successfully implementing employment equity and support the Sanlam Group's employment equity initiatives.

We strive to be free of all forms of unfair discrimination, provide equal opportunities for all and optimise diversity to enhance productivity.

We believe that each individual has the right to dignity, respect and the realisation of their potential.

We aim to employ 45% of all staff from the designated group by the end of 2008. At the end of December 2007 Glacier was at 43% of this target.

Employment Equity Forum

This forum, comprising eight staff members elected by staff, is tasked with supporting and addressing our business and human resources strategy. Their initiative is to attract and retain a competent diverse workforce and to ensure compliance with the employment equity act. Members of the forum support the company in its quest to become a truly South African company and achieve its strategic business objectives.

We also implement a broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) policy. We have aligned ourselves with the Financial Sector Charter and focus on setting targets for representation at board, senior and junior management levels, as well as skills development, ownership and procurement.