Anti Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy

Overview

Deep Dive Hire IT Recruitment Specialists works with a wide range of partners and directly employs individuals. In compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and relevant employment and human rights laws, we have examined our existing practices to assess how we can enhance our measures to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy outlines our commitment and procedures and forms the basis of our Statement on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.

Commitment Statement

At Deep Dive Hire IT Recruitment Specialists, we are firmly committed to combating modern slavery in all its forms. Our zero-tolerance policy mandates that all employees, contractors, and business partners adhere to this principle. We strive to ensure that our operations and those of our partners align with our standards for ethical conduct.

1. Objective of the Policy

1.1 Modern slavery, as described under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, includes various forms of exploitation such as forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking. This policy is designed to prevent modern slavery within our operations and throughout our supply chain.

1.2 We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. Our goal is to conduct business ethically and with integrity, implementing robust systems and controls to prevent any occurrence of modern slavery within our organization or supply chain.

2. Preventative Measures

2.1 We are committed to transparency in our business operations and our approach to preventing modern slavery in our supply chain, as required by the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We expect our contractors, suppliers, and business partners to uphold the same high standards and to ensure their supply chains are free from forced or trafficked labour.

2.2 All employees are required to understand and comply with our anti-slavery procedures. Compliance with this policy is an integral part of each employee’s responsibilities.

3. Accountability

3.1 The Leadership Team at Deep Dive Hire IT Recruitment Specialists holds ultimate responsibility for preventing modern slavery. The Directors oversee the enforcement of this policy and ensure it meets legal and ethical standards.

3.2 Managers at all levels are responsible for ensuring that their teams understand and adhere to this policy and receive appropriate guidance on modern slavery issues.

4. Reporting Mechanisms

4.1 Our Whistleblowing Procedure provides guidance on reporting concerns related to modern slavery. Employees should report any suspicions about modern slavery connected to our business or our suppliers through this procedure.

The procedure is accessible on the Company’s intranet, and the nature of the concern will guide the Company’s response.

5. Addressing Suspicious Behaviour

Employees and other individuals should report any suspicious activities immediately to their line manager if they suspect:

Exploitation by anyone acting on behalf of Deep Dive Hire IT Recruitment Specialists.
Exploitation by individuals representing our suppliers.
An invitation to engage in activities that might violate the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Information suggesting that someone associated with Deep Dive Hire IT Recruitment Specialists or a supplier is involved in or planning to commit modern slavery offenses.

Confidentiality will be maintained for all reports, except where disclosure is required by law or necessary to ensure adequate prevention measures.

6. Contacting Us Directly

We encourage the public and non-employees to confidentially raise any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery within our business or supply chain by contacting the Director at Deep Dive Hire IT Recruitment Specialists, [address], Southampton, [postcode].

7. Protection for Reporters

We are committed to supporting individuals who raise genuine concerns about modern slavery in good faith. We will not tolerate any retaliation or adverse treatment against anyone who reports such concerns, even if the concerns turn out to be incorrect. Retaliation includes dismissal, disciplinary action, or any other negative impact related to raising a concern. While anonymous reports are accepted, providing contact details can facilitate more effective investigation. Malicious or vexatious claims may result in disciplinary action.

8. Policy Communication and Training

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery will be communicated to all suppliers, contractors, and business partners at the start of our relationship and reinforced as necessary.

9. Policy Review

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary. It will inform our Statement on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.