In order to promote the culture of Diversity & Inclusion in the work environment of Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), the ‘MRN pra Todos’ Program is intended for demonstrating, in practice, that competence does not have different genders, ethnic origins, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, abilities or backgrounds. Based on these premises, the company seeks to integrate distinct talents with respect and in a fair way.
MRN pra Todos embraces professionals from various areas to secure greater representation, to encourage and appreciate the participation of diversified talents, such as women, black people, people with disabilities, and LGBT individuals in the company.
- "Minerando Juntas" (Mining Together) is launched, an embryonic project on the theme of diversity with affirmative actions focused on female empowerment.
- Preparation of the indicator and target for the increase in the percentage of women at MRN.
- Formation of the team and preparation of the ‘Minerando Juntas’ Work Plan, considering specific areas.
- Definition of program goals and actions for the short, medium, and long term.
- Trainee Program not considering age and languages as prerequisites.
- Apprentice Program with wider coverage of neighboring communities.
- Increased retention of women in various positions.
- Pulse Survey on Diversity.
- Re-branding of the Diversity Program.
- Launching of the MRN pra Todos - MRN's Diversity and Inclusion program.
- Definition of the Program’s Governance.
- Definition of goals, strategies, and work plan.
- Promoting a sense of belonging in relation to work by ensuring that managers visibly support the various forms of diversity.
Implemented in March/2019, the Minerando Juntas movement was the embryo of the MRN pra Todos Program. Created to increase retention and development of female talents for leadership positions in the company, the program brought about affirmative actions focused on female empowerment.
The movement spotlighted the importance of women's work in MRN's value chain by creating opportunities in all areas of the company: administrative, maintenance or operations.
The rapid results of Minerando Juntas indicated that MRN is on the right track to expand its Diversity & Inclusion front. The Indicator for the increase in the percentage of women in MRN's workforce shows that in 2019, the company had 6.6% women in the workforce. In 2020, this number has increased to 7.8%, which corresponds to a 1% growth.
In late 2020, the company repositioned its Diversity & Inclusion Program, making the transition from Minerando Juntas, focused on gender diversity, to MRN pra Todos, a project that encompasses all areas of diversity: gender, ethnic origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, differentiated abilities or backgrounds.
The program provides for a strong educational bias about respecting differences and leads to a rethinking of the company's actions in order to ensure equity both in people management policies and practices and in business strategy.
The transition to MRN pra Todos generated greater engagement of the company's managers in the recruitment and selection processes. In order not to lose any talent, the 2020 edition of the Trainee Program did not consider such items as age and languages as prerequisites. The Young Apprentice Program also had a broader reach, with more participation of local communities.
Areas that make up the Program
Methods and measurement tools to reach the program's objectives.
Mapping of competences to be developed and/or improved, so that the diversity journey is consolidated by building up adherence practices.
Workshops and lectures for all audiences to raise and broaden awareness about the importance of equity for the business.
To provide for an inclusive infrastructure that enables diversification and favors talent retention.
The gateway for any employee into the company. The goal is to explore mechanisms that expand retention of diversified talents for positions in all areas of the company, based on the availability of vacancies.
To ensure that people management processes and leadership attitudes are aligned with the diversity strategy.
Continuous improvement of the compensation and benefits practice, appropriate to the characteristics of the company's various publics.
Investment in multi-skilled teams
MRN believes that different people, when participating in the same purpose, can share different ideas and visions, thus finding the best solutions, since different perspectives generate new ways to solve challenges. This way, MRN pra Todos contributes to generate innovative, high-performance teams in the company.
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Raising awareness and investing in diversity is essential if we are to achieve equity in business, the job market, and society. Different people and inclusive environments have a transformative potential, to say the least. Together we have the opportunity to de-construct biases, seek behavior change, and adopt solid strategies for building plural environments. I believe MRN pra Todos perfectly symbolizes this connection between different people as part of the same purpose. Carina Carvalho, Internal Control Analyst at MRN, who is leading the MRN Pra Todos program |
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It is gratifying to be part of MRN, a company committed to people and the environment. It really is a differentiated company that appreciates and encourages local labor. Jocenildo Marinho, MRN's Environmental Analyst, a talent from the Lago do Moura Quilombola community, in Oriximiná, Pará State.
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I passed the program as a young apprentice for administrative technician. I gained experience in the warehouse at the Porto de Trombetas Hospital and then an opportunity arose at the mine to work as an administrative assistant, where I have been since then. Much learning and teaching that I will carry with me for life. I have participated in several in-house training courses in the quality area and in auditing groups in other areas. It is very meaningful to be part of this team. Erivane Sousa, PCD talent who is an administrative assistant. |