Definition
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a concept whereby an organisation recognises that its business operations and processes may have an impact on social, economic and environmental issues outside of the workplace. It also represents a commitment to ensuring and maintaining socially responsible behaviour within the Company and in our interactions with others.
Purpose
We seek to sustain a business that is successful and respected in its ethical standing by our stakeholders. These include customers, clients, investors, regulators, suppliers and the community. We embrace the role our business plays on a day to day basis in contributing to a better society.
Statement of Intent
People at Work HR Consultancy Ltd recognise the influence they may have within the business communities in which they operate. In our business interactions we aim to:
· Ensure we are discreet and trustworthy.
· Offer a reliable, consistent service to our customers.
· Treat everyone with dignity and respect; and ensure privacy is maintained at all times.
· Ensure we apply equality and best practice in everything we do.
Policy
We are aware that the running of our business will, in many ways, affect our place of work, the community and the wider environment in which we operate. We believe that the way we run our business can and should make a positive difference in these areas and we aim to ensure that continued efforts are made to achieve that.
Our corporate social responsibilities are identifiable in the following areas:
Environment
With regard to the business’ impact upon the environment, we are committed, amongst other initiatives, to:
• efficient printing
• reducing the amount of waste produced by the business
• ensuring that water/electricity is used responsibly by our staff
• recycling materials as extensively as possible
• using technology to lessen the need for travel
• using public transport wherever possible when travelling is unavoidable.
Charitable/Community work
The Company is very keen to be involved in, and support community initiatives and charitable work. We do this by actively volunteering for a national charity, and by participating in the local chambers of commerce initiatives, which in turn support economic development.
Education
We recognise the importance of education in our community, and supporting individuals during this process is key to advancement and are actively seeking the development of work experience partnerships.
Our Employees
Involvement: We keep our staff fully informed of our policies and procedures and we encourage them to share their ideas with us on both internal processes affecting them, and the way our service is provided to customers/clients. We maintain an open and honest approach to all of our communications.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing an environment of equal opportunity for all members of our workforce and are registered as a Disability Committed employer.
Business Partnerships
We will strive to engage with local suppliers and businesses where possible to meet the business’ operational needs, in order to support businesses within our area and decrease our carbon footprint.
In respect of our entire CSR initiative, we expect no lesser standards from our suppliers and business partners.
Ongoing Commitment
We are fully committed to the principle of CSR and aim to ensure that no relevant policy decisions are made within the business, without first evaluating the potential CSR impact.
Anne Bown
Director
Review date: April 2020
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a concept whereby an organisation recognises that its business operations and processes may have an impact on social, economic and environmental issues outside of the workplace. It also represents a commitment to ensuring and maintaining socially responsible behaviour within the Company and in our interactions with others.
Purpose
We seek to sustain a business that is successful and respected in its ethical standing by our stakeholders. These include customers, clients, investors, regulators, suppliers and the community. We embrace the role our business plays on a day to day basis in contributing to a better society.
Statement of Intent
People at Work HR Consultancy Ltd recognise the influence they may have within the business communities in which they operate. In our business interactions we aim to:
· Ensure we are discreet and trustworthy.
· Offer a reliable, consistent service to our customers.
· Treat everyone with dignity and respect; and ensure privacy is maintained at all times.
· Ensure we apply equality and best practice in everything we do.
Policy
We are aware that the running of our business will, in many ways, affect our place of work, the community and the wider environment in which we operate. We believe that the way we run our business can and should make a positive difference in these areas and we aim to ensure that continued efforts are made to achieve that.
Our corporate social responsibilities are identifiable in the following areas:
Environment
With regard to the business’ impact upon the environment, we are committed, amongst other initiatives, to:
• efficient printing
• reducing the amount of waste produced by the business
• ensuring that water/electricity is used responsibly by our staff
• recycling materials as extensively as possible
• using technology to lessen the need for travel
• using public transport wherever possible when travelling is unavoidable.
Charitable/Community work
The Company is very keen to be involved in, and support community initiatives and charitable work. We do this by actively volunteering for a national charity, and by participating in the local chambers of commerce initiatives, which in turn support economic development.
Education
We recognise the importance of education in our community, and supporting individuals during this process is key to advancement and are actively seeking the development of work experience partnerships.
Our Employees
Involvement: We keep our staff fully informed of our policies and procedures and we encourage them to share their ideas with us on both internal processes affecting them, and the way our service is provided to customers/clients. We maintain an open and honest approach to all of our communications.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing an environment of equal opportunity for all members of our workforce and are registered as a Disability Committed employer.
Business Partnerships
We will strive to engage with local suppliers and businesses where possible to meet the business’ operational needs, in order to support businesses within our area and decrease our carbon footprint.
In respect of our entire CSR initiative, we expect no lesser standards from our suppliers and business partners.
Ongoing Commitment
We are fully committed to the principle of CSR and aim to ensure that no relevant policy decisions are made within the business, without first evaluating the potential CSR impact.
Anne Bown
Director
Review date: April 2020