Modern Slavery Policy
For clarity this Modern Slavery policy refers only to the Talan UK & Ireland Limited entity and not the whole of the Talan Group.
Statement of Intent
This policy outlines Talan UK & Ireland Limited's commitment to adhering to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. As part of our Governance and Compliance framework, we firmly oppose any form of human rights abuse within our business or supply chains. We maintain a Whistleblowing Policy, which encourages employees and partners to report any unethical practices, including human rights violations.
This policy is endorsed by the Talan UK & Ireland Board and applies to all employees, contractors, and operations.
Policy Commitment
Modern slavery, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking, is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. Talan UK & Ireland upholds a zero-tolerance stance against such practices. We ensure transparency in our business and require the same from our suppliers, contractors, and business partners.
Our Approach
- Policies and Procedures
We implement comprehensive policies including this statement, a Supplier Code of Conduct, and a Whistleblowing Policy. - Supplier Due Diligence
We conduct thorough due diligence to assess and ensure compliance with our standards, focusing on employment rights and mitigating risks. - Training and Awareness
We provide regular training for employees and key stakeholders to raise awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking issues. This training includes:
- Initial Training for New Employees: All new hires receive an introduction to our policies on human rights and modern slavery.
- Ongoing Training and Capacity Building: Regular refresher courses and advanced training sessions are provided to ensure all staff are up to date with the latest practices and regulations.
- Specialised Training for Key Roles: Staff in procurement and HR, as well as managers, receive specialised training to help them identify and respond to potential risks in supply chains and employee management.
Our Expectations of Suppliers
We require all suppliers and business partners to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct, which includes prohibitions on forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking. Suppliers must also:
- Respect workers' rights, including fair wages and safe working conditions.
- Ensure transparency in supply chains, including the disclosure of raw material origins and subcontracting arrangements.
Implementation and Monitoring
Talan UK & Ireland commits to:
- Regular audits of suppliers for compliance with our standards.
- Not supporting any business involved in modern slavery or human trafficking.
Talan UK & Ireland will, and expects its suppliers, to do the following:
- Not make excessive or illegal wage deductions
- Not require employees to stay in company or broker-controlled housing
- Allow employees to enter or leave the Company’s premises freely
- Not allow employees to work excessive overtime
- Not use wage deductions as a disciplinary measure
- Treat all employees with the highest mutual trust and openness establishing a culture of ethical integrity
- Audit suppliers on the above
The Company acknowledges responsibility to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will ensure transparency within the organisation and with suppliers or goods and services to the organisation.
Reporting and Support
Employees and others can report concerns through our Whistleblowing procedure. If you suspect any form of modern slavery, or if you are a victim, please contact the national Modern Slavery Helpline at 0800 0121 700.
This policy is communicated to all employees and associated organisations. Compliance is expected to ensure a safe and ethical work environment for all.
For clarity this Modern Slavery policy refers only to the Talan Data x AI entity and not the whole of the Talan Group.
1. Policy
Slavery and Human Trafficking remains a hidden blight on our global society. We all have a responsibility to be alert to the risks, however small, in our business and in the wider supply chain.
2. Our Commitment
Talan Data x AI is a subsidiary of Talan Group, a leading global technology consulting firm. Operating in the UK, Talan Data x AI specialises in providing solutions to a wide range of clients in telecoms, insurance, finance, and the public sector. Talan Data x AI are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business.
We operate a global supply chain, and we are committed to working with suppliers who share our values and commitment to ethical business practices.
We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and taking reasonable steps to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any business or organisation that has any sort of a business relationship with our Company.
3. Due diligence processes for slavery and human trafficking
The Company has zero tolerance to slavery and human trafficking. We expect all those in our supply chain and contractors to comply with our values.
As part of our initiative to identify and mitigate risk the Company has in place systems to encourage the reporting of concerns and the protection of whistleblowers. Our supply chain providers are expected to have suitable anti-slavery and human trafficking policies and processes in place.
4. Training
The management team are responsible for compliance within their respective departments and in their supplier relationships and have been trained accordingly.
All employees receive an induction into the business where our policies, procedures and expectations are outlined.
5. Our effectiveness in combatting slavery and human trafficking
The Company uses the following key performance indicators to measure how effective we have been to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in any part of our business or supply chains:
- Use of labour monitoring, right to work documentation and payroll audits
- We maintain a level of communication and personal contact with the next link in the supply chain to ensure their understanding of, and compliance with, our expectations.
- We regularly review supply chain policies, codes of conduct and our working practices to show commitment.
This statement is made in accordance with section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the Company's slavery and human trafficking statement.
6. Reporting suspicions of slavery
Employees can report any suspicions of slavery either through the Company's Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) policy or externally to the Modern Slavery Helpline. Details are set out below:
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report
0800 0121 700