Equality & Diversity Policy

CPS as a recruitment business aims to encourage, value and manage Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).  We are against any form of unlawful and unfair discrimination, harassment or stereotyping.  We wish to have a workforce representative of society to ensure we secure the best and diverse pool of talent available

It is our aim to ensure that no employee, job applicant or candidate receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender / gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics).

COMMITMENT OF CPS

• Our business processes will be based entirely on skills and competencies of the specific roles and selection will be entirely based on merit.
• Every employee deserves to be a part of the working environment that is free of intimidation, bullying or harassment. Our aim is to promote dignity and respect towards everyone.
• To create an inclusive culture, CPS recognizes and values contribution of every employee irrespective of age, gender, cast or hierarchy.
• We will ensure that individuals are treated equally and fairly and that decisions on training, development and progression opportunities are available to all staff and based on objective criteria
• We will regularly review all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness
• Third-party harassment, concerning our staff or candidates, relating to a protected characteristic will not be tolerated.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEES

• Take part in the company’s training and development workshops and seminars to ensure they are qualified for promotion when due
• Provide transparent and honest feedback for team members
• Refer only qualified colleagues for promotion
• comply with the policy and arrangements
• Report to your manager or HR if you are aware of any discriminatory action.

FOR CANDIDATES AND CLIENTS

• Job advertisements used will be non-discriminatory. Similarly on and offline advertisements will be diverse and inclusive, targeting all suitable potential job applicants.
• Any selection criterion is based upon merit and the ability to do the job, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or philosophical belief.
• No job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment than any another person does, on grounds that are discriminatory, in any form.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPANY

• Treat all employee equally in every aspect from recruitment to training, promotion, and transfer

• Build a culture that recognizes that a diverse group of people can come together to achieve great results for our company.

• Prevent all forms of discrimination and punish offenders

• All employees will be supported in the development of their skills to help maximize their potential

• Bullying, harassment, and all forms of discrimination will be prohibited.

• Every report of discrimination and harassment will be taken seriously and acted upon

• Regularly review the benefits, terms, and conditions of employment to ensure they are equal and not discrimination
• Provide training to all employees on their role in preventing discrimination in the workplace

RAISING CONCERNS

If an employee believes that they have been subject to discrimination, victimisation or harassment on any grounds the employee is encouraged to discuss the matter informally with HR or a Director.  The employee is also entitled to raise a formal complaint at any time to the management/