Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made as part of Octane Recruitment’s commitment to eliminating the exploitation of people under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act).  It summarises how Octane Recruitment 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 Sept 2022 to August 2023.  It was approved by Richard Baynes on 01/09/2022

Signature;  
Name: Richard Baynes
Job Title: Managing Director

1    Our Business
Octane Recruitment is a limited company operating in the recruitment sector.  We provide introduction services, supply temporary workers, RPO and as a master vendor in the Automotive, Motor trade, Fleet, Plant, HGV, engineering sectors. 
Octane Recruitment is an independent business.  
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.
1.2    Other relationships
As part of our business, we also work with the following organisations: [see Note 6]
•    the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (www.rec.uk.com)

2    Our Policies
Octane Recruitment has a modern slavery policy 
In addition, Octane Recruitment has the following policies which incorporate ethical standards for our staff and our suppliers.
•    [List your policies, and link to them if publicly available.]
2.1    Policy development and review
Octane Recruitment’s policies are established by Richard Baynes, based on advice from HR professionals, industry best practice and legal advice. 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:
•    When engaging with suppliers, we ask for evidence of their processes and policies, including commitments around modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, human rights, and whistle-blowing.
•    We conduct audits before entering into a commercial relationship with any business where there is the potential for risk.  These audited businesses form the basis of our preferred supplier list.

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 require the businesses we work with to address modern slavery concerns in their policies.
•    We collaborate with our suppliers in order to improve standards and transparency across our supply chain.
•    Only senior members of staff who have undergone appropriate training for assessing modern slavery risks in the supply chain are authorised to sign contracts and establish commercial relationships in any area where we have identified the potential for risk.
•    We 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 Performance
As part of monitoring the performance of Octane Recruitment we track the following general key performance indicators: 
•    [list any relevant indicators, and briefly describe their impact on modern slavery monitoring]
Based on the potential risks we have identified, we have also established the following key performance indicators, which are regularly assessed by [our board of directors / the partners / our senior leadership team / briefly describe the staff]:
[Describe any indicators you have established, such as any of the following:]
•    the percentage of suppliers who sign up to an appropriate code / provide their own modern slavery statements
•    the percentage of [workers and/or candidates] supplied from audited businesses / our preferred supplier list
•    the effectiveness of enforcement against suppliers who breach policies
•    the amount of time spent on audits, re-audits, spot checks, and related due diligence
•    the level of modern slavery training and awareness amongst our staff
We [benchmark our indicators against industry best-practice / discuss our indicators with suppliers / carefully consider our indicators], in order to ensure that we do not put undue pressure on our suppliers that might increase the potential for risk. [see Note 12]

5    Our Training
All of our staff receive training and support that is appropriate to their role.  In particular:
[Choose one or more of the following options, as appropriate to your business:]
•    Our [leadership team and/or senior supply chain managers] receive detailed training in identifying and resolving concerns around modern slavery and human trafficking.
•    Our [recruiters, HR personnel, and/or staff involved in our procurement and supply chains] undertake training courses 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.  [see Note 13]
Training is refreshed [annually / regularly / describe your time-scale].