Whistleblowing policy The Group encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the organisation. The organisation's whistleblowing procedure is designed to make it easy for workers to make disclosures, without fear of retaliation. Employee code of conduct The Group's code makes clear to employees the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing the organisation. It strives to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour when managing its supply chain. Recruitment Policy & Agency Workers Policy The Group uses only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labour and always verifies the practices of any new agency it is using before accepting workers from that agency. Due diligence The Group undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. We will assess any instances of non-compliance with the Act on a case by case basis and will then tailor remedial action. We will only trade with those who fully comply with the Act or those who are taking verifiable steps towards compliance. Awareness-raising programme The Group has raised awareness of modern slavery issues by publishing a briefing for staff on the Group’s intranet. This statement has been approved by the Group's Executive Director of Business Transformation, who will review and update it annually. Director's signature: Director's name: Collette King Date: April 2016
Whistleblowing policy The Group encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to report any concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the organisation. The organisation's whistleblowing procedure is designed to make it easy for workers to make disclosures, without fear of retaliation. Employee code of conduct The Group's code makes clear to employees the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing the organisation. It strives to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour when managing its supply chain. Recruitment Policy & Agency Workers Policy The Group uses only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labour and always verifies the practices of any new agency it is using before accepting workers from that agency. Due diligence The Group undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new suppliers, and regularly reviews its existing suppliers. We will assess any instances of non-compliance with the Act on a case by case basis and will then tailor remedial action. We will only trade with those who fully comply with the Act or those who are taking verifiable steps towards compliance. Awareness-raising programme The Group has raised awareness of modern slavery issues by publishing a briefing for staff on the Group’s intranet. This statement has been approved by the Group's Executive Director of Business Transformation, who will review and update it annually. Director's signature: Director's name: Collette King Date: April 2016
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