The company maintains affirmative action plans to assist in implementing its commitment to hire and promote minorities, women, covered veterans and disabled people at all levels in the company. Government agencies, state employment offices, and special service agencies are contacted as employment needs dictate. Special measures are taken to attract qualified females in non-traditional jobs and assure that minorities, as well as Vietnam era, disabled and other covered veterans, are encouraged to apply for employment. To ensure success in recruiting minorities and females for management and professional positions, NS recruits candidates from colleges and universities with large female and minority enrollments. Major recruiting sources are notified of NS' commitment to employ individuals with disabilities.
Accommodations are consistent with safe, efficient operations and the law.
NS strives to provide a work environment free from offensive behavior directed at a person's race, disability, religion, age, veteran status, ethnicity or sex. NS' policy strictly prohibits such conduct. Anyone engaged in harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Employees are expected to treat one another, as well as customers, vendors, contractors and all others, with sensitivity and professionalism. NS employees found guilty of sexual harassment will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.