Modern Slavery Act
This statement is made as part of Industria Personnel Services Ltd’s commitment to eliminating the exploitation of people under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act). It outlines how Industria Personnel Services Ltd operates, the policies and processes in place to minimise the possibility of any issues, the risks we have identified and how we monitor them, as well as how we train our staff.
This statement is published in accordance with section 54 of the Act and relates to the financial year March 2024 to March 2025. It was approved by the directors on 27.02.2025.
1. Our Business
Industria Personnel Services Ltd is a limited company operating in the recruitment sector. We supply temporary workers across the Industrial, Driving, and Commercial sectors. Industria Personnel Services Ltd is an independent business.
1.1 Who we work with
All the hirers we work with, and all of the work-seekers we provide, are known to and identified by our staff. All the temporary workers we supply are fully vetted by our team. Some of these work-seekers operate through their own limited companies, while others are supplied via partner businesses. The hiring companies we work with are based in the United Kingdom, and our work-seekers are located within and around the UK.
1.2 Other relationships
As part of our business, we work closely with the following organisations to uphold ethical standards and combat modern slavery:
- Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate
- Stronger Together (www.stronger2gether.org)
- GLAA (www.gla.gov.uk)
- ALP (www.labourproviders.org.uk)
- The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (www.rec.uk.com)
2. Our Policies
Industria Personnel Services Ltd has a dedicated modern slavery policy, which can be found at: https://www.industria-jobs.co.uk/modern-slavery-act
Additionally, we have the following policies in place to uphold ethical standards for our staff and suppliers:
- Ethical Trading Policy
- Corporate Responsibility Policy
- Anti-Bribery/Corruption Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
- No Child Labour Policy
2.1 Policy Development and Review
Our policies are developed by our directors based on advice from HR professionals, industry best practices, and legal guidance. Policies are reviewed annually in March or as necessary to reflect changes in legislation or operational risks.
3. Our Processes for Managing Risk
To assess and mitigate the risk of modern slavery, we implement the following processes:
- Requiring suppliers to provide evidence of their policies on modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and whistleblowing.
- Conducting regular audits and spot checks on suppliers to ensure compliance.
- Reviewing risk levels periodically to determine if additional assessments are needed.
Although we have not identified any significant risks of modern slavery within our supply chain, we remain vigilant. To further reduce risks, we have implemented the following measures:
- Reserving the right to conduct spot-checks on suppliers to investigate any complaints.
- Requiring suppliers to publish modern slavery statements and align their policies with ethical standards.
- Collaborating with our suppliers
to enhance transparency and improve ethical standards. - Ensuring that only senior staff with appropriate training on modern slavery risks are authorised to establish commercial relationships. Partnering with Stronger Together and the GLAA to combat modern slavery and
human trafficking.
We encourage all staff to report concerns to management immediately.
4. Our Performance
To monitor and improve our compliance with the Modern Slavery Act, we track the following key performance indicators (KPIs):
- Duplicate Bank details
- Duplicate Address details
- The percentage of suppliers who have committed to an ethical code or provided modern slavery statements.
- The time spent on audits, spot checks, and due diligence activities.
- The level of modern slavery training and awareness among our staff.
These KPIs are regularly reviewed by our board of directors and benchmarked against industry best practices.
5. Our Training
We provide appropriate training and support to all staff to ensure awareness of modern slavery risks:
- Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, and Consultants receive in-depth training on identifying and addressing modern slavery concerns.
- Recruiters and staff involved in procurement and supply chains undergo training on modern slavery, human trafficking, and wider human rights issues.
- All employees receive awareness materials to help them identify and report potential cases of exploitation.
6. Continuous Improvement
Industria Personnel Services Ltd is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to modern slavery prevention. This includes:
- Regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures.
- Conducting ongoing risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Working closely with industry partners to address new challenges and emerging threats.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Any necessary revisions will be made to reflect legislative changes, best practices, or operational updates.
This statement has been approved by the management of Industria Personnel Services Ltd and will be communicated to all employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Version 8 March 2025
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