Rio Tinto Faces Backlash Over Ongoing Workplace Culture Issues

Despite efforts to reform, Rio Tinto's workplace culture continues to struggle with bullying, harassment, and resistance to change.

An internal report revealed an increase in reported sexual assaults and bullying at Rio Tinto, with eight cases of sexual assault in 2024 compared to five in 2021.
The company's cultural transformation efforts have met resistance, with some employees perceiving diversity initiatives as tokenistic.
Half of the surveyed employees believe there have been improvements in bullying, racism, and sexual harassment, though reported incidents have not decreased.
Rio Tinto plans to enhance manager training to better address subtle forms of bullying and discrimination.
CEO Jakob Stausholm acknowledges the difficulty of changing entrenched behaviors and emphasizes the need for a company-wide cultural shift.