Employee Well-Being

Altera believes our employees are our most valuable resource and understand that their well-being impacts our business success and ability to innovate. We promote an open and empowering work environment to attract, develop, and retain the best talent. Our global workforce and leadership team reflect the rich diversity of our customers and the communities in which we do business. We value an inclusive culture that seeks and values the different perspectives, experiences, contributions, and talents of a diverse workforce. To further these efforts, we have established a corporate position responsible for employee relations and diversity.

Our policies promote freely chosen employment, establish worldwide standards of business conduct, and prohibit harassment, unfair treatment, discrimination, and workplace trafficking in persons. View Altera's Code of Conduct for complete information.

Prohibition Against Harassment and Discrimination Policy

Altera strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any employee, prospective employee, or an employee of a customer, supplier, or partner on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We welcome all qualified job applicants and will make reasonable accommodations for disabled job applicants and employees if the person is qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the position. Comments or conduct of a sexual nature, where such behavior may reasonably threaten or offend a fellow employee, prospective employee, or an employee of a customer, supplier, or partner, is strictly prohibited.

Compensation and Benefits

Altera understands that employees are the key to our success. Our compensation and benefits programs are designed to support and inspire our employees and to share company success. We provide competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the health and work/life balance of our employees.

Communication and Professional Development

We believe in open and constructive communication among all employees regardless of organizational position. We facilitate this process through frequent, two-way communication, a resolution process, vehicles to confidentially raise concerns, and a regular employee survey process.

Altera fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development. An extensive range of internal and external development courses are offered to our employees, as well as tuition reimbursement. As we continue to expand globally, we are increasing our focus on building leadership and management capabilities and succession management.

Health and Safety

Altera is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace for all its employees. Our long-standing Environmental, Health and Safety Policy seeks to comply with all applicable standards and regulations. We also work closely with our suppliers to ensure they meet global health and safety standards and guidelines. 54% of our manufacturing partners are OHSAS 18001 certified and the remainder will be certified in the near future. Supplier certificates can be found at Altera's My Support.

Employees are provided with initial and on-going health and safety training as appropriate for their job. Employee exposure to potential safety hazards are closely managed through proper design, engineering and administrative controls, preventative maintenance, safe work procedures (including lockout/tagout), and ongoing safety training. Inspections are performed on a regular basis.

Health and Safety Performance Indicators

Altera collects health and safety data from our two largest sites: San Jose, California and Penang, Malaysia. These sites make up 80% of our company and are primarily focused on administrative and research and development. The remaining 20% of our sites are made up of smaller field offices.

Table 1: Accidents and Incidents