Everyone is Welcome
We are an equal opportunities employer and actively support human rights and all equality legislation and promote diversity and inclusion throughout the company. Our ethos is to respect and value people’s differences, and to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives so that they feel proud of who they are and of the part they play in our success.
We believe that all decisions about people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviors and our business requirements. We accept our legal obligations under the Equalities Act 2010, which makes it generally unlawful to discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment, employment or after employment on the grounds of:
- Age.
- Disability.
- Gender Reassignment.
- Marriage & Civil Partnership.
- Pregnancy and Maternity.
- Race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins).
- Sexual orientation.
- Sex.
- Religion or belief.
Upon joining, employees will be informed of our Equality and Diversity policy and that they are obligated to comply with its requirements and promote fairness in the workplace. We expect everyone in our team to adhere to our policy. Any form of discrimination, abuse or harassment will result in disciplinary action being taken, including dismissal for serious cases. The policy will also be drawn to the attention of clients / subcontractors / visitors.
Transgender Employees/Gender Reassignment
If you inform us of any changes in your personal circumstances and/or intention to transition, we will discuss any support that may be required and adjustments that we could make to ensure that you are supported.
Your employee records will be updated upon request from yourself though we made need a legal name change for certain records (payroll, pension, etc.).
Names/Pronouns
Employees will be addressed by the name and pronoun that they choose.
Complaints
If you feel that you have been subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination, please raise this with your line manager immediately. Should you require it, our formal grievance procedures ensure sympathetic handling, and hopefully satisfactory resolution, for all aspects of employee concerns or dissatisfaction.
The Company believes that regardless of identity, background or circumstance, everyone deserves the opportunity to develop their skills and talents to their full potential, work in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment, be fairly rewarded and recognised for our work and have a meaningful voice on matters that affect them.
We are fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our team and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our team to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients and customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
The Company, in providing goods and/or services and/or facilities – is also committed against unlawful discrimination of clients, customers or the public. We strive to:
- provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part-time or full-time;
- not unlawfully discriminate because of the Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
- oppose and avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination.
- This includes pay and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, and selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities.
The Company is committed to:
- Encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace as they are good practice and make business sense.
- Creating a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued.
- Making opportunities for training, development and progress available to all staff, who will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, so their talents and resources can be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.
- Making decisions concerning staff based on merit (apart from in any necessary and limited exemptions and exceptions allowed under the Equality Act).
- Reviewing employment practices and procedures when necessary to ensure fairness, and also update them and the policy to take account of changes in the law.