Equal Opportunities Policy
Multibuild is an equal opportunities employer, committed to treating people fairly, equally and without bias. The efficiency of the company will be improved only by developing the skills and abilities of all employees and this policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective.
Our commitment
We will ensure that no employee or prospective employee will receive less favourable treatment or consideration on the grounds of colour, race, nationality or national or ethnic origins, age, disability, marital status, sex or sexual orientation, religion or belief; nor be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be justified as necessary on operational grounds.
Recruitment and progression
We will use only job-related criteria in recruitment, selection and promotion. Entry into the company and progression will be determined solely by personal performance and merit. We also commit ourselves to:
- Seek to employ a workforce that reflects the multicultural nature of the population.
- Treat all employees and job applicants with dignity and respect.
- Provide a working environment free from harassment.
- Provide a workplace that is environmentally compatible and, wherever possible, accessible to people with disabilities.
Eliminating discrimination and providing equality of opportunity depends on the commitment of everyone. All employees and line managers in particular, must:
- Ensure there is no harassment or discrimination on any of the grounds listed in our commitment above.
- Ensure there is no discrimination in selecting for promotion, training, work allocation, etc.
- Identify, and take action on, any practices they suspect are in breach of this policy.
- Listen carefully to any complaint and investigate it objectively.
- Cooperate to create a harmonious environment free from discrimination and harassment.
The company will provide appropriate training and guidance on this policy for all staff. In particular, we will ensure that line managers and others involved in recruiting, selecting, promoting and training employees understand the policy and their legal position.
We will monitor the effectiveness of the policy. Failure to observe its requirements will result in action through the disciplinary procedure. Serious breaches will be treated as gross misconduct and will lead to dismissal.
Dealing with complaints
An employee who believes they are being unfairly treated in any way associated with this policy should raise the matter through the company's grievance procedure. We will take seriously, and try to deal effectively with, all such complaints. No one who makes a complaint in good faith, or who gives evidence, will be victimised for doing so. Anyone who has doubts or concerns about the application of the policy in any particular instance should consult the HR Manager.
