Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

FUTURE CONNECTED FIBRE LTD fully supports the concepts of fairness and respect which are at the core of equality.  is an Equal Opportunities employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive organisation. We believe that the diversity of our people, their skills and abilities is the strength that helps us achieve our best. We see the business benefits from integrating equality, diversity and inclusion to day to day business practice.

We will not discriminate unlawfully against, or harass any person, on the grounds of: Sex, Pregnancy or maternity, Gender reassignment, Martial or Civil partnership status, Religious or other similar philosophical belief, Political opinion, Racial group, Sexual orientation, Disability or Age.

Our objectives are:

·        To be an employer of choice for people of different backgrounds

·        To maximise the opportunities for diverse talent to join and remain in the Company

·        To maintain a good and harmonious working environment where discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation are not tolerated and to support this with a Management Standard for Resolving Issues at Work

·        To encourage, through training and consistent communication, all our people to take an active role against all forms of discrimination and harassment

·        To ensure that remuneration, benefits, terms and conditions, appraisal and recruitment procedures are fair and equal and not affected by stereotyping or prejudice

·        To help employees through training and other opportunities to develop to their full potential

·        To develop greater understanding of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our customers, supply chain, communities, our people and job applicants

·        To make good faith efforts to comply with, and exceed where possible, the spirit and letter of equality legislation, through our policies, standards and practice

Roles & responsibilities;

Responsibility for this Policy ultimately lies with the Managing Director. Day to day responsibility lies with the Operations Director who is responsible for the implementation of the Policy Statement and associated arrangements.

Line Managers are expected to set a good example by treating employees with fairness, dignity and respect and to be alert to unacceptable behaviours and to take appropriate action to stop it.

This Policy Statement and associated arrangements are mandatory and apply to all Employees. Employees are responsible themselves for not committing acts of unlawful discrimination or harassment against any other persons, such as their co-workers, job applicants, our supply chain and our customers. Employees should discourage discrimination and harassment by making it clear that they find such behaviour unacceptable and by supporting co-workers who suffer such treatment.

Management arrangements;

We have suitable arrangements to monitor the diversity of our workforce and, where appropriate, we will consider taking affirmative action to promote fair participation.

This Policy Statement and associated arrangements are maintained in the Quality Management System. They will be continually reviewed and improved in line with the needs of the business and to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation and best practice. It will be brought to the attention of all new employees during induction and will be available to all Employees via their line manager.

Compliance with this Policy Statement will be regularly monitored through the internal audit programme, regular review of HR and business performance, monitoring of incidents and via the  Management Review process. Incidents of non-compliance will be treated as misconduct which may warrant dismissal from employment.

Shaun Ennis, Director.

12/02/2024