This Modern Slavery Statement has been published by HR Certified in accordance with the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Although HR Certified may not currently meet the turnover threshold requiring publication of a statement under Section 54 of the Act, we are committed to operating ethically, acting with integrity and taking appropriate steps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.
Our Commitment
HR Certified has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour, bonded labour, child labour and human trafficking in all its forms. We are committed to respecting human rights and conducting our business in a manner that promotes dignity, fairness and equality.
We expect the same high standards from our employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners.
Our Business
HR Certified is an independent provider of HR certification services, helping organisations demonstrate compliance with recognised HR standards and best practice through an impartial assessment and certification process.
Our operations are primarily office-based and supported by professional service providers, technology partners and independent assessors.
Our Supply Chain
Our supply chain is expected to include providers of:
- Professional services
- Information technology and cloud hosting
- Software and business systems
- Office equipment and supplies
- Marketing and communications services
- Independent consultants and assessors
While we consider the overall risk of modern slavery within our direct operations to be relatively low, we recognise that risks can exist within wider supply chains and remain committed to monitoring and addressing them.
Policies and Procedures
HR Certified supports ethical business practices through policies and procedures that promote responsible business conduct, including:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Recruitment and Employment Procedures
- Privacy and Data Protection Policies
These policies help ensure our business is managed responsibly and ethically.
Supplier Expectations
We expect our suppliers and business partners to:
- Comply with all applicable employment and labour laws.
- Prohibit all forms of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour.
- Ensure that employment is freely chosen.
- Provide safe and healthy working conditions.
- Treat workers fairly and with respect.
- Pay lawful wages and provide appropriate working conditions.
- Take reasonable steps to identify and address modern slavery risks within their own supply chains.
Where appropriate, we may seek assurances from suppliers regarding their compliance with these principles.
Recruitment Practices
HR Certified is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. We undertake appropriate right-to-work checks, provide written terms of employment and ensure that all employment is entered into voluntarily.
We do not tolerate any form of forced or involuntary labour within our organisation.
Training and Awareness
As our organisation grows, we are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among employees, assessors and relevant stakeholders. We will review our training requirements periodically to ensure those involved in procurement and supplier management understand their responsibilities.
Reporting Concerns
We encourage employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns relating to unethical practices or suspected modern slavery.
Reports will be treated seriously, investigated appropriately and handled confidentially wherever possible.
Continuous Improvement
HR Certified is committed to continually improving its approach to preventing modern slavery. We will periodically review our policies, supplier relationships and business practices to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the size and nature of our organisation.
Approval
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of HR Certified and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate and effective.