Modern Slavery

Pro1 Recruitment – Modern Slavery Policy

 

The Company acknowledges its responsibility within the Modern Slavery Act 2015 through publication of a policy statement setting out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and related abuses.

 

We will ensure transparency within the Company and suppliers of labour provided to or by the Company, through steps which include:

 

  • Assessing and reducing the risk in the business of modern slavery practices occurring e.g. checking the authenticity of papers proving a right to work in the UK
  • Having robust procurement policies that ensure our supply chain is scrutinised for compliance and consequences of non-compliance are clear and actioned i.e. that commercial relationships with suppliers, contractors and other business partners will not be entered into (or terminated if existing)
  • Providing information to staff on the warning signs that might indicate that modern slavery is taking place
  • Promoting to staff the importance of raising immediately any concerns they may have
  • Protecting staff who are ‘whistle blowers’ in respect of concerns they have about modern slavery

 

Training

The Company requires all staff within the Company to complete training on modern slavery, which covers the following areas;

  • the use of labour engaged on unrealistically low wages or wages below a country's national minimum wage;
  • how to identify the signs of slavery and human trafficking;
  • what initial steps should be taken if slavery or human trafficking is suspected;
  • how to escalate potential slavery or human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within the Company;
  • what external help is available, for example through the Modern Slavery Helpline, Gang masters Licensing Authority and "Stronger together" initiative;
  • what messages, business incentives or guidance can be given to suppliers and other business partners and contractors to implement anti-slavery policies; and
  • what steps the Company should take if suppliers or contractors do not implement anti-slavery policies in high-risk scenarios, including their removal from the Company's supply chains.

 

The Company is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its activities, and to ensuring that its supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.