Fostering a Respectful Workplace

Fostering a Respectful Workplace

inclusion for all is foundational and extends beyond what is required by various federal, state and local laws. We actively foster an inclusive culture where our employees are supported, valued and respected. We are proud of our workforce, where all employees can contribute to the success of the Company, drawing upon their unique backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences. We recruit candidates from across different geographies, with a focus on employing those who live in the communities near where we operate.

We partner with state and local workforce commissions to ensure potential candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences are aware of open positions which also assists with hiring local talent to ensure those interested in applying are aware of the openings. Our leaders remain focused and committed to a respectful workplace and they drive accountability for promoting and maintaining that commitment throughout our Company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Patterson-UTI’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age, race, sex, pregnancy, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

 

Anonymous Hotline and Other Reporting Procedures

We expect and encourage employees to report concerns, and we provide several avenues through which they can do so: a supervisor or manager, Human Resources or our anonymous hotline (referred to as the “SHARP Hotline”) by phone or web submission. Our anonymous SHARP Hotline is administered by a third party. We have structures in place to process whistleblower reports, and we take each complaint seriously, investigate it and take appropriate disciplinary action as needed. Our Human Resources professionals receive robust investigation training, which includes education around employment laws and best practices for conducting neutral and objective investigations. Our employees are also required to provide a work environment free from any form of retaliation for those who report a workplace concern.

Respectful Workplace Education & Training Programs

Each employee is expected to demonstrate a shared commitment to Patterson-UTI’s values regarding mutual respect for all co-workers, vendors, customers, third parties, and business partners. The Company expects our employees to treat all individuals with whom they interact on behalf of the Company with common courtesy, civility and professionalism. In return, each employee should expect to be treated the same way.

To that end, we require all of our employees to complete training programs on an annual basis regarding our core values, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our commitment to a respectful workplace for all. Supervisors and managers are required to complete enhanced respectful workplace training to ensure that they understand our expectations for them regarding their obligations to promote a work environment where all employees feel included, valued and respected.

These training programs set expectations for the behavior of our employees that go beyond what is necessary for compliance with applicable laws and policies; they are designed to share information regarding the importance of an inclusive and respectful workplace, and key Company policies. Finally, the training programs inform employees about their options for reporting a workplace concern.