KK UNİVERSAL TURİZM KONAKLAMA GAYRİMENKUL VE GELİŞTİRME A.Ş.
HUMAN RESOURCES AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY
1. OUR VISION
KK UNİVERSAL TURİZM KONAKLAMA GAYRİMENKUL VE GELİŞTİRME A.Ş. ("KK Universal"); we believe that our most valuable asset is our human capital. The foundation of our success lies in the synergy created by professionals who meet high standards in real estate development, accommodation, brand management and finance.
With our vision of building "a company worth joining"; we bring on board talents who embrace long-term thinking, a culture of ownership and ethical values, and we commit to providing every employee with a fair and development-oriented working environment that respects human rights. We develop our Human Resources Policy on the basis of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
2. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
KK Universal ensures full equal opportunity in recruitment, training, promotion, remuneration and career planning processes.
- No discrimination is applied to employees or job applicants on the basis of criteria such as language, religion, race, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical disability, belief or political opinion.
- All professional evaluations are based solely on criteria of competence, performance, potential and alignment with corporate values.
- Female and male employees working in the same position receive fair and equal pay for the same work.
- Children and young workers under the age of 18 are not recruited or employed.
3. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
KK Universal accepts providing employees with a physically safe, psychologically healthy and professionally nurturing working environment as a fundamental responsibility of management.
- Occupational Health and Safety standards are applied in full across all platforms from offices to construction sites and operated assets.
- Zero tolerance is shown towards all forms of harassment, bullying, intimidation and violence in the working environment; such conduct is addressed within the scope of disciplinary procedures.
- The accessibility needs of disabled employees are met; necessary arrangements are made to enable them to realise their potential.
- Flexible working models and family-friendly policies are considered to support work-life balance.
4. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
KK Universal encourages and supports employees from different cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds.
- Diversity and inclusion are actively taken into account in team structures, recruitment decisions and the development of corporate culture.
- Freedom of thought, open communication and a participatory management approach are supported; employees at every level are encouraged to share their views and suggestions.
- We act with the awareness that cultural diversity creates corporate value.
5. TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
- Individual and corporate training programmes are organised to enable employees to gain expertise at international standards.
- Regular awareness training on equal opportunity and combating discrimination is provided to all employees.
- Team structures capable of making quick decisions, with clear responsibilities and a results-oriented approach, are supported.
- Career development of high-performing employees is planned in alignment with corporate objectives; promotion decisions are made on the basis of transparent and merit-based criteria.
6. ETHICAL CONDUCT AND REPORTING MECHANISM
All employees are expected to demonstrate the professional discipline that will protect KK Universal's corporate values and reputation. Mutual respect, transparency and accountability are integral parts of our corporate culture.
Employees who encounter discrimination, harassment or any situation contrary to this policy may report it safely and confidentially:
- E-mail: hr@kkuniversalinc.com
- Written application: Halil Rıfat Paşa Mah. Yüzer Havuz Sk. Perpa Tic. Mer. A Blok No: 1 İç Kapı No: 1766 Şişli / İstanbul
Reports made in good faith are treated with confidentiality; employees making reports are protected against retaliation.
7. RECRUITMENT AND EVALUATION PROCESS
Career applications are accepted via hr@kkuniversalinc.com. Each application is carefully reviewed within the framework of confidentiality principles; candidates are evaluated solely on the basis of merit, competence and corporate alignment criteria.
8. COMPLIANCE AND UPDATE
- This policy has been prepared in accordance with the applicable labour legislation of the Republic of Türkiye and international labour standards (including ILO core conventions).
- The policy is reviewed at least every two years and updated in line with legislative changes or developments in international standards.
- All employees are informed about this policy upon commencement of employment and on a periodic basis thereafter.
(Last Updated: June 2026)
