Starfish Search Equality Diversity & Inclusion Policy

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Starfish Search Equality Diversity Inclusion
Policy
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DIVERSITY
Our organization The Law Our commitment Our
Promises
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OUR ORGANIZATION
We want Starfish Search to be a place where
everyone can bring their whole self to work,
and where we celebrate our organizational
diversity. We strive to embed a culture where
all staff can contribute and be themselves. As
an executive search business, we have a duty to
ensure that we are an exemplar to others. We are
committed to being a great employer that values
and welcomes the different ideas, skills,
behaviors and experiences of our colleagues. We
aim to foster a culture that promotes wellbeing
and mental health and provides support to enable
us all to thrive.
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OUR ORGANIZATION
In our dual role as an employer and adviser to
clients with the same goals for their workforce,
we are fully committed to meeting our legal
obligations and promoting equality and diversity
in both our work and our workforce. We know that
we need staff from diverse backgrounds to help
ensure we make sound decisions that are
representative of the different perspectives
within society. We seek to positively influence
the approach of the organizations we work with to
promote diversity and inclusion. We believe that
a diverse workforce can help us to do that much
more effectively.
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THE LAW
Under the Equality Act 2010, we have a legal duty
to have due regard to the need to promote
equality of opportunity, eliminate unlawful
discrimination and foster good relations between
key equality strands. These include age,
disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual
orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and
maternity.
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THE LAW
But we are determined to do more than just meet
our statutory obligations. We promote equal
opportunities and we respect and acknowledge the
diversity of staff who work within our
organization, the organizations we serve and
their stakeholders.
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OUR COMMITMENT

• We will ask ourselves tough questions, we will
  talk to our diverse talent about the barriers
  they have faced, and we will be smarter and more
  transparent with our recruitment data. We will
  use this information to devise strategies to
  engage with and attract talent from specific and
  harder to reach group for Starfish and the
  organizations we serve.
• We will continue to build a diverse and inclusive
  workforce that reflects and understands the
  public and social sector organizations that we
  serve
• We will ensure all colleagues are valued and can
  contribute to our success
• We will empower and enable all Starfish
  colleagues to thrive and prosper

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OUR COMMITMENT
We value wellbeing and mental health and the
different styles of thinking, communicating and
working that motivate our staff. We will
continue to actively consider the impact of how
we work and our working environment on our
wellbeing by providing effective, timely and good
quality support to colleagues who need it.
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OUR PROMISES

• Every employee is entitled to a working
  environment which promotes dignity and respect to
  all. We will not tolerate bullying, harassment
  or intimidation of any groups or individuals,
  within our own company, towards our clients and
  candidates, or by clients and candidates towards
  a member of our team
• All employees will monitor their conduct and
  language to eliminate discriminatory remarks or
  practices. All employees should feel comfortable
  challenging colleagues where this is not adhered
  to
• That our equality and diversity champion shares
  and promotes good practice and keeps us up to
  date with current thinking
• The Promotion and embedding of equality and
  diversity is at the fore front of how we work and
  how we encourage our clients to work

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OUR PROMISES

• Breaches of our diversity and equality policy
  will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to
  disciplinary proceedings
• Our own processes will embody our commitment to
  diversity and inclusion and will be assessed to
  ensure that our advertising and processes are
  inclusive and encourage applications from
  underrepresented groups
• Information relating to equality and diversity
  will not be shared internally or with the clients
  we serve except for anonymous monitoring purposes
• Pre-employment health questionnaires will not be
  used as part of any of our selection processes
• Successful candidates with protected
  characteristics will have their needs reviewed
  and catered for wherever possible

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OUR PROMISES

• We are an equitable employer, ensuring colleagues
  are considered solely on their merits for career
  development and promotion
• Our terms and conditions of employment and
  benefits are reviewed regularly to ensure that
  there can be no discrimination against any
  individual or background
• Flexible working hours and improved work-life
  balance arrangements are encouraged and promoted
  where feasible
• Our performance management system includes career
  development opportunities and tailored training
  to ensure we support all staff at every level of
  the organisation.

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CONTACT US
Starfish Search Ltd 107 Cheapside, London, EC2V
6DN 0203 971 0831 info_at_starfishsearch.com
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THANK YOU STARFISH
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