Equality

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity to colleagues and potential colleagues. This applies to recruitment, training, career development and promotion, regardless of physical ability, gender, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religious beliefs, age, nationality or ethnic origin. Full and fair consideration is given to employment applications by people with disabilities wherever suitable opportunities exist, having regard to their particular aptitudes and abilities.

Striving to ensure that the work environment is free of harassment and bullying and that everyone is treated with dignity and respect is an important aspect of ensuring equal opportunities in employment and there is a specific Dignity at Work Policy, which deals with these issues. Where an employee becomes disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment with the Group continues and that appropriate adjustments are made. Disabled employees receive equal opportunities regarding selection for training, career development and promotion.

Engagement

The Group recognises the importance of meaningful communication and consultation in maintaining good employee relations. This is achieved through formal and informal meetings across all business units.

Human rights policy

The Group understands that our customers and stakeholders want to feel confident that the people employed by us are not subjected to abuse or exposed to violations of their human rights. Although it is the overall responsibility of national governments to uphold human rights, we fully acknowledge and welcome our responsibility as a company to uphold human rights in all of our operations. This policy is intended to protect Macfarlane Group PLC, our members, colleagues and business partners.

Click here to view our Human Rights Policy