Modern Slavery Policy

MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

Introduction

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is a response to Section 54(1), Part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Omnis Partners (‘the Company’, ‘we’, ‘us’ or ‘our’) is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking violations in its own operations, its supply chain, and its products. We have zero-tolerance towards slavery and require our supply chain to comply with our values.

Organisational Structure

Omnis Partners has business operations in the United Kingdom. We operate in the Recruitment sector. The nature of our supply chains is as follows:

We source candidates for our clients helping to build their workforce specifically working in Data, Product and AI. For more information about the Company, please visit our website: https://omnis.partners/ :

Policies

We operate a number of internal policies to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner.

These include the following:

• Recruitment and selection policy – Omnis Partners has a robust and transparent recruitment and selection policy and procedure, designed to recruit staff in a fair and consistent way that supports equality of opportunity, and which seeks to ensure that all new workers that are recruited into are business, and our clients are subject to requisite pre-employment checks. Any offer of employment is subject to ensuring that all new employees are able to confirm their identify, qualifications and are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. All offers are also made subject to the receipt of two satisfactory employment references.
• Supplier code of conduct – We mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains by applying appropriate measures as part of the due diligence process before a contract is agreed: – a requirement is for suppliers to self-certify that they comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 with appropriate evidence; the investigation of abnormally low bids to ensure that there is sound reasoning behind the bid; robust contract management and diligent monitoring.
• Whistleblowing policy – This policy provides a clear framework which is intended to give people the confidence to raise workplace concerns without fear of reprisal or victimisation. This policy is important for individuals wanting to raise concerns about modern slavery and/or related issues.
• Staff code of conduct – These Codes of Conduct make clear to employees and Members the professional actions and ethical behaviours expected of them when working for and representing Omnis Partners on official business. The Codes promote a high standard of conduct, with any breaches thoroughly investigated.
• Procurement policy – Due to the nature of our business, we assess ourselves to have a low risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains. Our supply chains are limited, and we procure goods and services from a restricted range of UK and overseas suppliers.
• Safeguarding policy – Omnis Partners is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It has comprehensive Safeguarding Children and Adults Policies, which all staff and councillors are expected to read and adhere to. We make sure our suppliers are aware of our policies and adhere to the same standards.

Due Diligence

As part of our efforts to monitor and reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our supply chains, we have adopted the following due diligence procedures:

• Internal supplier audits.

Our due diligence procedures aim to:

• Identify and action potential risks in our business and supply chains.
• Monitor potential risks in our business and supply chains
• Reduce the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in our business and supply chains.
• Provide protection for whistleblowers.

Risk and Compliance

The Company has evaluated the nature and extent of its exposure to the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring in its UK supply chain through:

• Evaluating the slavery and human trafficking risks of each new supplier.

We do not consider that we operate in a high-risk environment because, the majority of our supply chain is based in the UK and in low-risk industries.

We do not tolerate slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains. Where there is evidence of failure to comply with our policies and procedures by any of our suppliers, we will seek to terminate our relationship with that supplier immediately.

Effectiveness

The Company uses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure its effectiveness and ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in its business and supply chains. These KPIs are as follows:

• We will train our staff about modern slavery issues and increase awareness within the Company.

• We will carry out a regular audit of suppliers – 50 % of suppliers each year.

Training Staff

The Company requires its staff to complete training and ongoing refresher courses on slavery and human trafficking.

The Company’ straining covers.

• How to identify the signs of slavery and human trafficking.
• What initial steps should be taken if slavery or human trafficking is suspected
• How to escalate potential slavery or human trafficking issues to the relevant parties within the Company.
• What external help is available.
• What steps the Company should take if suppliers in its supply chain do not implement anti-slavery policies in high-risk scenarios, including their removal from the Company’s supply chain.

The statement was approved by the board of directors.

William Jacques, Director