Introduction and Policy Statement
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the ‘Act’) mandates that Emplink Ltd (the Company) prepares a slavery and human trafficking statement each financial year. Modern slavery and human trafficking in all their various forms and guises are a crime in the UK and much of the world and a violation of fundamental human rights. The Company have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all activities and business relationships and we expect our supply chain, contractors, employees and all other business partners to commit to the same, including implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to prevent and detect modern slavery.
Our Business
The economic, social and environmental footprint of our business activity is a fundamental consideration in the Company’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business growth. Emplink Workforce provides temporary and permanent recruitment solutions in Construction and Manufacturing Industry across the UK, and beyond. We have the tools to connect companies with the best recruits, as well as connect applicants with the right jobs for their qualifications. We pride ourselves on ensuring our service is of the highest quality whilst maintaining our principles of integrity, honesty and respect.
Responsibility For The Policy
The Directors have overall responsibility for ensuring this policy complies with our legal and ethical obligations, and that all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity comply with it. The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain is the responsibility of all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity (including our employees, suppliers, workers, directors, agents, distributors and all third party business partners). Management at all levels are responsible for ensuring those reporting to them understand and comply with this policy and are given adequate training on it and the issue of modern slavery in supply chains.
Commitment
- The Company are implementing and enforcing a number of measures, policies and controls both internally and externally to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 including:• Training on this policy and the risk our business faces from Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking forms part of the induction process for all individuals joining the business and an e-learning module has been created for all existing staff employed in a purchasing function. Regular refresher training will be provided as required.
- The issues surrounding Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking have been added to the Company Handbook which is available to all employees.
- The Company Supplier’s Charter and Terms and Conditions of Purchase have been amended to encompass Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking and copies are available for our suppliers on request.
Compliance
All people working for us or on our behalf in any capacity must:
- Read, understand and comply with this policy, and avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy;
- Notify their immediate manager as soon as possible if they believe or suspect that a conflict with this policy has occurred, or may occur in the future; and
- Raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any parts of our business or supply chains of any supplier tier at the earliest possible stage.
Breaches Of Policy
Any employee who breaches this policy will face disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal for misconduct or gross misconduct. We may terminate our relationship with other individuals and organisations working on our behalf if they breach this policy.
Ongoing Review
The Company will review both its supply chains and external operations and its internal operations on an ongoing basis to check compliance with the above policy,
