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This Policy is implemented by Matchtech Group and applies to all its subsidiaries including Alderwood Education.
Matchtech Group is a leading provider of recruitment services and therefore we have a direct input into the lives of our employees, candidates and clients, as well as our suppliers and the wider community. We have an ongoing and dedicated commitment to acting ethically in all service areas and this ensures a high level of quality is reflected in our social and environmental responsibilities.
Matchtech Group values its employees highly and therefore we offer a variety of benefits to staff:
We appreciate the importance of effective communication and actively encourage the involvement of our employees in the development of both their careers and Matchtech Group as a business.
To reward employees for their contribution to the company, various events and activities are organised, including:
Matchtech Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. As such, we aspire to reflect our diversity values in our internal recruitment procedures as well as our work ethics as a recruitment agency. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all.
Matchtech Group operates both a Diversity Policy and an Equal Opportunities Policy in accordance with existing, as well as imminent legislation, including but not limited to the Race Relations Act 1976 (as amended), the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (as amended), and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (as amended). Matchtech Group treats everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin, membership or non-membership of a trade union, working hours or whether on a fixed term or permanent contract. We ensure that we do not discriminate in all areas of recruitment, promotion, dismissal and redundancy. Moreover, Matchtech Group reviews, on an on-going basis, all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination or harassment on those grounds.
We also conduct an Equal Opportunities Monitoring exercise for all applicants who join Matchtech Group, which remains confidential.
Matchtech Group has established an Occupational Health and Safety Management System which complies with OHSAS 18001:1999 and all legal and contractual obligations relevant to our activities. Matchtech Group's key objectives are to:
All employees have a responsibility to uphold this policy and comply with Health and Safety obligations and this is incorporated into all employee inductions and training.
We provide all employees with Health and Safety equipment where applicable and recently we supplied each individual with an attack alarm free of charge, for their own personal safety.
We also provide staff with an optional anti-flu virus injection at our premises every autumn.
As a member of the REC, all our consultants are REC qualified or are currently undertaking the examinations. This training covers all topics relating to the recruitment process with a general view to complement the Matchtech Group guidance.
We also provide ongoing training to our consultants to ensure a constant up to date knowledge of best practice in the recruitment industry and all relevant legislation. Training carried out to our consultants within the last 12 months, includes:
We have an in-house IT training facility that ensures all our IT training can be conducted on site by our Development Team.
Matchtech Group realises how important it is to be involved with community projects at a local level and encourages close links between the company, institutions, charities and local authorities as well as participation in local events.
We are members of The Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and The Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Our sports teams play in local leagues:
Matchtech Group staff have participated in a number of events, raising money for charity and good causes through a number of sources:
Matchtech Group also sponsors a number of sports teams in the local area:
Matchtech Group recognises its obligations to the Environment through our services and therefore we are continually striving to improve the impact we have on our surrounding environment.
Matchtech Group recognises its responsibilities to the environment and has obtained ISO 14001 for The Provision of Recruitment Services in the Private and Public Sector worldwide. All employees are advised of this policy and we are continually developing our processes to improve our impact on the environment. All our waste consumable materials are recycled and our IT systems have been developed to significantly reduce paper waste. Our commitment to reducing the impact on the environment has ensured continual improvement and we are always striving to enhance our environmental contribution.
Matchtech Group is aware of the importance of efficient and cost-effective energy design solutions to reduce the overall impact on the environment, both in terms of reducing the consumption of non-renewable fossil fuels and in reducing the quantity of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere. Accordingly Matchtech Group reduce our energy usage and associated costs:
Matchtech Group accept that motor vehicles are responsible for significant emissions to the atmosphere and therefore by reducing the use of vehicles and thereby the effects of them, we can benefit the environment and contribute to improving both the health of our staff and the general public.
To reduce negative environmental impacts, we recognise that it is important to reduce the quantities of materials used in the office and to encourage the reuse and recycling of office materials and the use (where appropriate) of less environmentally damaging materials. Matchtech Group will take all appropriate steps to reduce the amount of 'raw material' usage within the office environment.
Health & Safety Responsibility - Matchtech Group has achieved certification to the Health & Safety standard OHSAS 18001:1999 (Occupational Health & Safety). Independently audited, this policy ensures that Matchtech Group takes full responsibility for the safety of its employees and ensures that all risks are anticipated. Should any incident occur, management systems are in place, which deal with these discrepancies called non-conformance reports.
Quality - ISO 9001:2000 - Matchtech Group is accredited to this Quality Management System which ensures that the highest levels of quality are achieved through Matchtech Group's activities. The development and implementation of this formal Quality Management System, further enhances the company culture of promoting the importance of meeting our clients' needs, as well as satisfying statutory and regulatory requirements.
Disability Mark - Matchtech Group recently qualified for the right to display the disability at work mark. This is a government initiative to ensure good practice in the employment of disabled people.
EC Code of Conduct/REC Audited - The REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) is the governing body of the recruitment industry. Matchtech Group abide by all relevant codes of conduct. Matchtech Group is also REC Audited, a special accreditation, which proves to clients, candidates and stakeholders that we take ethics in recruitment seriously.
REC Audited is the most comprehensive regulatory audit of its kind, demonstrating that agencies are committed to the highest possible standards. REC Audited offers assurance that agencies are conducting their business lawfully and ethically and will offer guidance if they are not.
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