Commitments

  1. Tackling Modern Slavery Risks
    • The Director of Compliance is responsible for:
      • Developing policies and management systems to eliminate the risks of modern slavery.
      • Collaborating with external bodies such as the GLAA (Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority).
      • Conducting due diligence, audits, and improvements to internal processes.
    • The Client Services Director ensures all recruitment staff receive training on preventing modern slavery.
    • Recruiters and Consultants must follow company standard operating procedures and uphold ethical recruitment principles.
  2. Training and Awareness
    • All relevant personnel will attend workshops and training sessions on modern slavery awareness.
    • Stronger Together training materials, compliance principles, and awareness of "alert flags" will be incorporated into internal training programs.
    • Internal briefings and workshops will reinforce understanding and compliance.
  3. Management Systems for Prevention
    • Key elements of our modern slavery prevention strategy include:
      • This policy.
      • Ready Job UK’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy.
      • Responsible Recruitment Policy.
      • Internal compliance audits and external ethical audits where necessary.
      • Use of the Stronger Together "Good Practice Checklist" for continuous improvement.
  4. Risk Assessment and Prevention Actions
    • A Modern Slavery Risk Assessment Process is in place to identify and mitigate risks at all operational sites.
    • Measures to raise workforce awareness include:
      • Screening processes to identify modern slavery indicators during recruitment.
      • Embedding Stronger Together materials into onboarding processes.
      • Confidential whistleblower reporting mechanisms.
      • Regular worker engagement through surveys and site visits.
    • Supervisors and team leaders will receive regular briefings and workshops on labour exploitation risks.
    • Direct employment recruitment is vetted by senior management to prevent exploitation.
  5. Identifying and Reporting Modern Slavery
    • Our system enables proactive monitoring for indicators such as:
      • Unusual patterns in home addresses, bank accounts, or contact details among workers.
      • Discrepancies in worker behavior during onboarding and employment.
    • All employees are encouraged to report any suspicions through our whistleblower hotline or directly to the Director of Compliance.
  6. Responding to and Supporting Victims
    • If modern slavery is suspected, we will:
      • Prioritize the safety and well-being of victims.
      • Conduct a thorough internal investigation and collaborate with clients and authorities where necessary.
      • Escalate cases to the GLAA, police, or appropriate external organizations.
      • Handle cases discreetly to protect victims from retaliation.
    • Victims will be supported with access to legal, medical, and employment assistance.
  7. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
    • Ready Job UK will conduct periodic board reviews and quality audits to assess policy effectiveness.
    • Stronger Together compliance will be embedded into the company's continuous improvement program.
    • Modern slavery risk assessments and prevention measures will be reviewed annually.
  8. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
    • We will continue to be a Stronger Together Business Partner and demonstrate our commitment through transparency and compliance initiatives.
    • Client meetings will include modern slavery as a discussion point to reinforce prevention strategies.
    • Updates on modern slavery prevention efforts will be shared with stakeholders through reports and business updates.