Recruitment Direct UK Ltd is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and
eliminating unlawful discrimination thereby adhering to the Equality Act 2010.

We are dedicated to the policy that our workforce be truly representative of all sections of society and to our
customers, and that each employee feels and is respected and is able to give of their best.

The Organisation – in providing specialist recruitment services – is also committed to the avoidance of any
unlawful discrimination of customers or the public at large.

The policy purpose is to:

• provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether they be
  temporary, part-time, or full-time staff.
• refrain from unlawful discrimination consequent upon the Equality Act 2010
  protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil
  partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic
  or national origin, religion or belief, sex (gender), and sexual orientation
• strongly oppose and to avoid all forms of unlawful discrimination. This includes in pay
  and benefits, terms and conditions of employment, dealing with grievances and
  discipline, dismissal, redundancy, leave for parents, requests for flexible working, and
  selection for employment, promotion, training or other developmental opportunities

The Organisation is committed to:

• encourage equality and diversity in the workplace for these represent good practices and make good
  business sense
• create a working environment free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination,
  promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all staff
  are recognised and valued

This commitment includes training managers and all other employees as to their rights and responsibilities
under the equality policy. Responsibilities include staff conducting themselves to help the organisation
provide equal opportunities in employment, and prevent bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful
discrimination

All staff appreciate that they, as well as their employer, will take seriously and be held liable for acts of bullying,
harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, and complaints in these regards in the course of their
employment, against fellow employees, customers, suppliers and the public.

Our diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation,
disability, culture, education, as well as professional and life experience.

We promote diversity, inclusion and equality by removing barriers, eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal
opportunity through our own transparent recruitment process. Giving access to all groups of people without
regard to age, disability, marital status, gender, gender identity, race, colour, sexual orientation, religion, military
status, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. All our employees are given the same
opportunities to grow and succeed, fair and equal promotion and a healthy work/life balance.

By embracing employee diversity and inclusion, our aim is to be an Organisation where people feel valued,
respected and connected to each other and to our success.

Recruitment Direct UK Ltd reviews this policy on an annual basis to ensure total compliance with the Equality Act
2010 via an appointed staff representative — namely Nicola Barbour – who ensures our values are adhered to
for both our employees benefit as well as that of our Clients.