PreciseHR Modern Slavery Statement

1.1. Customised Codes of Conduct

One of the first steps in promoting ethical practices within an organisation is establishing clear guidelines for behaviour. We work closely with businesses to develop customised codes of conduct that reflect their unique values, industry requirements, and legal obligations. These codes provide employees, managers, and stakeholders with a roadmap for ethical decision-making and outline expectations for conduct in areas such as:

• Professional integrity and transparency.
• Respect for human rights and labour standards.
• Anti-corruption and bribery prevention.
• Equal treatment and non-discrimination.

1.2. Ethics and Compliance Policies

We assist organisations in creating comprehensive ethics and compliance policies that include frameworks for monitoring and enforcing ethical standards. This helps businesses build a culture where unethical behaviour is quickly identified and corrected, and where every individual knows their responsibilities in upholding these standards.

2.1. Ethical Leadership and Role Modelling

We believe that ethical practices start at the top. PreciseHR helps organisations develop ethical leadership programmes that equip senior leaders and managers with the tools they need to act as role models of integrity. By fostering a culture where ethical behaviour is demonstrated by leadership, we help businesses ensure that these values filter down through every level of the organisation.

2.2. Embedding Ethics into Day-to-Day Operations

We work with organisations to integrate ethical considerations into their daily operations. This involves reviewing and adjusting business processes, decision-making frameworks, and employee practices to ensure that ethics are at the heart of every action. This includes ethical procurement, sustainable resource use, and transparent communication with stakeholders.

2.3. Employee Empowerment and Ownership

It’s vital that employees feel empowered to make ethical decisions. Through workshops and ongoing training, we help organisations create an environment where staff understand the importance of ethical practices and feel confident raising concerns if they see something wrong. We encourage businesses to provide employees with the autonomy to act ethically without fear of negative repercussions.

3.1. Supplier Audits and Vetting Processes

Supply chains can often be an area where unethical practices, including modern slavery and exploitation, are hidden. PreciseHR works with organisations to implement robust supplier vetting and auditing processes. We help businesses develop ethical sourcing policies that ensure suppliers adhere to labour laws and human rights standards. 

This includes:

• Conducting risk assessments to identify vulnerable areas in the supply chain.
• Auditing supplier practices to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
• Creating contracts that hold suppliers accountable for unethical practices.

3.2. Collaboration with Ethical Suppliers

We guide organisations on how to build strong, transparent relationships with ethical suppliers. By focusing on long-term partnerships with suppliers who share the same commitment to responsible business practices, companies can mitigate the risk of modern slavery, environmental harm, and other unethical practices in their supply chains.

4.1. Diversity and Inclusion Strategies

Ethical workplaces are inclusive workplaces. We help organisations implement diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies that go beyond legal compliance to foster environments where everyone is treated fairly, respected, and given equal opportunities. This includes:

• Assessing existing workplace diversity and inclusion practices.
• Providing training to managers and employees on unconscious bias and inclusive behaviours.
• Developing policies that promote recruitment, retention, and progression of diverse talent.

4.2. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Pay Practices

Ensuring fairness in employment is a cornerstone of ethical practice. We help businesses establish anti-discrimination policies that protect employees from unfair treatment based on race, gender, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We also support companies in implementing transparent and equitable pay structures, ensuring equal pay for equal work across all levels of the organisation.

5.1. Modern Slavery Act Compliance

For businesses subject to the UK’s Modern Slavery Act (2015), we provide consultancy on how to comply with reporting requirements, including producing annual modern slavery statements. For smaller organisations, we offer guidance on voluntary commitments to combat modern slavery and ensure human rights are protected throughout their operations. We help organisations to:

• Understand their obligations under the Modern Slavery Act.
• Conduct due diligence in their operations and supply chains.
• Create and implement action plans to mitigate the risk of modern slavery.

5.2. Human Rights Impact Assessments

Beyond compliance, we support organisations in conducting human rights impact assessments to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement. These assessments help businesses understand how their operations affect the rights of employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which they operate.

6.1. Implementing Confidential Reporting Systems

An essential component of ethical practice is giving employees and stakeholders a safe way to report unethical behaviour. We help organisations establish confidential whistleblowing systems that allow individuals to raise concerns about unethical or illegal practices without fear of retaliation. This may include:

• Creating a whistleblowing policy that outlines reporting procedures.
• Implementing secure reporting channels, such as anonymous hotlines or web-based reporting tools.
• Training employees and managers on how to handle reports of unethical behaviour.

6.2. Protecting Whistleblowers

We also advise businesses on how to protect whistleblowers from any form of retaliation or negative consequences. Ensuring that employees can report concerns in confidence is crucial to maintaining an ethical workplace culture.