Modern Day Slavery Statement
- This statement is made as part of Connected IT’s commitment to eliminating the exploitation of people under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act). It summarises how Connected IT operates, the policies and processes in place to minimise the possibility of any problems, any risks we have identified and how we monitor them, and how we train our staff.
This statement is published in accordance with section 54 of the Act, and relates to the financial year February 2024 to February 2025. It was approved by the board of directors on 1st February 2024.
1. Our Business
Connected IT is a limited company operating in the recruitment sector. We provide introduction services / supply temporary workers / act as a neutral vendor / and/or act as a master vendor in the Technology sector.
Connected IT is an independent business, consisting of a group of companies – Connected IT Recruitment Limited and Connected IT Contract Limited.
1.1 Who we work with
All of the hirers that we work with, and all of the work-seekers we provide, are known to and identified by our staff. All of the temporary workers we supply are identified by our staff. Some of these work-seekers operate through their own limited companies. Some of our work-seekers are supplied via other businesses (umbrella organisations), who facilitate providing them to the eventual hiring company.
1.2 Other relationships
As part of our business, we also work with the following organisations:
- the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (rec.uk.com)
2. Our Policies
Connected IT has a modern slavery policy.
In addition, Connected IT has the following policies which incorporate ethical standards for our staff:
- Policy for the Prevention of Illegal Working, Anti Bribary Policy, Whistleblowing Policy, Harassment Policy, Disability Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy, Anticorruption Policy
2.1 Policy development and review
Connected IT’s policies are established by our directors, based on advice from HR professionals, industry best practice and legal advice, and in consultation with our employees. We review our policies annually, or as needed to adapt to changes.
3. Our Processes for Managing Risk
In order to assess the risk of modern slavery, we use the following processes with our suppliers:
- We review the potential for risk at regular intervals, including the possibility of auditing a supplier or conducting spot checks on evidence of their processes and policies, including commitments around modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, human rights, and whistle-blowing.
After due consideration, we have not identified any significant risks of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in our supply chain. However, we continue to be alert to the potential for problems.
Additionally, we have taken the following steps to minimise the possibility of any problems:
- We reserve the right to conduct spot-checks of the businesses who supply us, in order to investigate any complaints.
- We require the businesses we work with to address modern slavery concerns in their policies / publish a modern slavery statement.
- We collaborate with our suppliers in order to improve standards and transparency across our supply chain.
- We strive to ensure that all of our suppliers are members of appropriate industry bodies and working groups.
Our staff are encouraged to bring any concerns they have to the attention of management.
4. Our Training
All of our staff receive training and support that is appropriate to their role. In particular:
- Our leadership team receive training in identifying and resolving concerns around modern slavery and human trafficking.
- Our recruiters, and/or staff involved in our procurement undertake training that include guidance around modern slavery and human trafficking, as well as other wider human rights issues.
- All of our staff receive awareness-raising information around issues involving modern slavery and human trafficking, so that they can bring any concerns they have to the attention of management.
As part of this, our staff are encouraged to discuss any concerns that they have.
Training is refreshed regularly.
