Modern Slavery Statement
Introduction
At Elle's Career Services Pty Ltd, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all our business operations. We recognise the importance of addressing the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains. This statement outlines the steps we have taken and continue to take to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains, in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (UK) and the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Australia).
Our Business
Elle's Career Services Pty Ltd provides professional CV and resume, and career consulting services, operating in Australia and the UK. Our mission is to empower individuals by providing high-quality career advice and support, helping them achieve their professional goals.
Our Commitment
We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships. We will not tolerate modern slavery or human trafficking in any form. We strive to ensure transparency in our business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains.
Our Policies
To support our commitment, we have implemented the following policies:
Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy - Outlines our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking, applicable to all employees, contractors, and suppliers.
Code of Conduct - Sets out the ethical standards and behaviours expected from all employees and business partners.
Whistleblowing Policy - Encourages and protects employees who report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical practices.
Due Diligence Processes
We have established due diligence processes to identify and mitigate the risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains:
Supplier Assessments - Conducting thorough assessments of new and existing suppliers to ensure they comply with our ethical standards and legal requirements.
Risk Analysis - Regularly analysing and reviewing our supply chains to identify areas of potential risk and implementing measures to address these risks.
Training and Awareness - Providing training to our employees to ensure they understand the signs of modern slavery and know how to report any concerns.
Our Supply Chains
Our supply chains include service providers and suppliers who support our business operations, such as IT services, office supplies, and professional services. We expect all our suppliers to share our commitment to ethical practices and to take appropriate steps to prevent modern slavery within their own operations and supply chains.
Monitoring and Reporting
We are dedicated to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. We regularly review our policies, procedures, and practices to ensure they remain effective and aligned with current best practices. We encourage employees and stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery, and we investigate all reports promptly and thoroughly.
Looking Ahead
Elle's Career Services Pty Ltd is committed to ongoing efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to work closely with our suppliers and partners to ensure ethical practices are upheld and to promote a culture of transparency and integrity throughout our business and supply chains.
Approval
This statement has been approved by the Directors of Elle's Career Services Pty Ltd and will be reviewed and updated annually.
Effective as September 28, 2022