Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement

Introduction
Irlam Associates is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chain. We take our responsibilities seriously and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes and operations uphold the highest ethical standards.

Our Business and Structure

Irlam Associates is a UK-based recruitment business, providing temporary and permanent workforce solutions across multiple sectors. We work with clients and candidates nationwide, and our supply chain includes recruitment agencies, service providers, and compliance partners.

Our Policies

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are committed to ensuring transparency in our business practices. Our policies include:

• Anti-Slavery Policy: Clearly outlining our stance against modern slavery and the steps we take to prevent it.
• Whistleblowing Policy: Empowering employees and workers to report concerns related to slavery or human trafficking.
• Code of Conduct: Establishing ethical standards that all employees, suppliers, and contractors must adhere to.

Due Diligence

We conduct regular due diligence to assess and monitor the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain, including:

• Verifying the legitimacy of our suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensuring all workers have the legal right to work and are employed voluntarily.
• Auditing and reviewing our suppliers to ensure compliance with ethical labour practices.

Risk Assessment

We recognise that the recruitment industry can be at higher risk of exploitation. To mitigate this, we:

• Conduct robust right-to-work checks for all candidates.
• Educate our staff and partners on identifying signs of exploitation.
• Continuously review our processes to identify and address any risks.

Training and Awareness

We provide training to our employees and managers to ensure they understand the risks of modern slavery and how to respond to any concerns. We also encourage our partners to adopt similar training practices.

Continuous Improvement

We are committed to ongoing improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. This includes regular reviews of our policies, processes, and supply chains to ensure they remain fit for purpose and reflect best practices.

Approval

This statement has been approved by the Board of Directors of Irlam Associates and will be reviewed annually.

Will Irlam
CEO
Irlam Associates

Date: 14^th February 2025