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"Ban the Box" refers to a campaign aimed at removing the checkbox on job application forms that asks whether applicants have a criminal record. The movement advocates for fair employment opportunities for individuals with criminal histories by delaying inquiries into an applicant's criminal history until later in the hiring process, often after the initial stages of consideration.
The intention is to prevent discrimination against those with past convictions and to give them a fair chance to compete for employment based on their qualifications rather than their criminal history. The movement has gained traction in various jurisdictions, with many states and municipalities implementing "Ban the Box" laws or regulations.
Find out more: https://unlock.org.uk/project/ban-the-box/
They drive standards and empower recruitment businesses to build better futures for their candidates and themselves. They are champions of an industry which is fundamental to the strength of the UK economy.
REC members are recognised for their professionalism and the value they provide to clients and candidates. If a recruitment agency displays the REC logo, it's a sign of quality. It demonstrates that they have passed our Compliance Assessment and adhere to our Code of Professional Practice.
Find out more: https://www.rec.uk.com/
Sedex is a world leader in responsible sourcing. We empower companies with technology and insights to implement practices and policies to build a responsible business and supply chain.
Find out more: https://www.sedex.com/
Specialise in responsible recruitment, fair work and tackling labour exploitation. They provide practical, innovative solutions, based on established international standards and methodologies, to drive effective human rights due diligence in global supply chains.
They help to identify a business’s and supply chain’s biggest challenges and deliver pragmatic solutions and resources that your business can implement to improve and demonstrate good practice.
Find out more: https://www.stronger2gether.org/
GLA are a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) governed by an independent Board made up of a chair and six members, who were recruited for their respective knowledge, experience and skills.
Their role is to protect vulnerable and exploited workers. Through the intelligence we receive from our inspections, the public, industry and other government departments, we investigate reports of worker exploitation and illegal activity such as human trafficking, forced labour and illegal labour provision, as well as offences under the National Minimum Wage and Employment Agencies Acts.
Labour providers are assessed to check they meet the GLAA licensing standards which cover health and safety, accommodation, pay, transport and training. They ensure that they are fit to hold a licence and that tax, National Insurance and VAT regulations are met.
Find out more: https://www.gla.gov.uk/
Cyber Essentials is an effective UK Government scheme which focuses on the five technical controls designed to guard against the most common internet based cyber security threats. Cyber Essentials is now widely recognised as the minimum baseline level of cyber security for organisations of all sizes.
Find out more: https://cyberessentials.online/
Highfield is a global leader in compliance and work-based learning and apprenticeship qualifications and one of the UK’s most recognisable awarding organisations. As such we’re regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, SQA Accreditation, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA), and the Security Industry Authority (SIA). In addition to this, we’re also a government-regulated end-point assessment organisation (EPAO). As an awarding organisation we've developed 300+ qualifications designed to enhance the career prospects of learners. These qualifications are now delivered by over 40,000 trainers and training providers spread across over 100 countries. They cover multiple sectors such as retail, health and social care, finance, customer service, rail and engineering, hospitality, logistics, aviation and many more.
Find out more: https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/
Established in 2004 at the instigation of the UK government, ALP is a not for profit trade association promoting responsible recruitment and good practice for organisations that supply essential workers across primary and industrial sectors, construction, food and general manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and the supply chain.
Find out more: https://www.labourproviders.org.uk/
