FMC Technologies is recognized as a “Most Admired” company in our industry. This recognition flows from the combined contributions of our employees. The company is able to effectively compete in the marketplace because of the knowledge, creativity, and commitment of our employees. Therefore, we constantly strive to provide a work environment that supports the interest, efforts and performance of our employees. Our vision is to be globally recognized as a leading company in the ability to attract, develop and retain the best people available and in the ability to free employees to achieve superior business results. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As such, we select, assign, train, compensate and advance employees without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. Trust, respect and ethical business conduct are keys to achieving and maintaining sound relationships among our employees. Basic to these relationships is the recognition of the personal value and contribution of every employee. FMC Technologies values the diversity of our employees and we judge and treat all employees with dignity and respect. Our policy against harassment is clear. Verbal or physical conduct, or the introduction of offensive materials constitutes harassment when such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. FMC Technologies will not condone such behavior by its employees, vendors or customers. Individual conduct or conversation, whether intentional or unintentional, that results in sexual, verbal or physical harassment, abuse or intimidation against any person on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status is prohibited. Inappropriate remarks and jokes based on these or other personal characteristics are particularly offensive and unacceptable.