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People Group Services Limited
Company Number: 11570329

Equal Opportunities & Anti-Discrimination Policy

Policy Statement 

People Group Services is committed to providing a working environment that is fair, inclusive and free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity and dignity at work for all individuals and do not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment in any form. 

People Group Services acts in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and all other applicable UK employment and human rights legislation. 

Scope 

This policy applies to all individuals working for or on behalf of People Group Services, including: 

  • Directors and officers 
  • Employees 
  • Contractors and consultants 
  • Agency workers 
  • Suppliers and partners 

The policy applies to all aspects of employment and engagement, including recruitment, selection, training, promotion, pay, working conditions and termination. 

Legal Framework 

People Group Services complies with all relevant UK equality and anti-discrimination legislation, including but not limited to: 

  • Equality Act 2010 
  • Employment Rights Act 1996 
  • Human Rights Act 1998 
  • Protection from Harassment Act 1997 

Protected Characteristics 

Under the Equality Act 2010, discrimination is unlawful on the basis of the following protected characteristics: 

  • Age 
  • Disability 
  • Gender reassignment 
  • Marriage and civil partnership 
  • Pregnancy and maternity 
  • Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin) 
  • Religion or belief 
  • Sex 
  • Sexual orientation 

People Group Services will not tolerate discrimination, harassment or victimisation related to any of these characteristics. 

Forms of Prohibited Conduct 

People Group Services prohibits: 

  • Direct discrimination 
  • Indirect discrimination 
  • Harassment, including unwanted conduct that violates dignity or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading or offensive environment 
  • Victimisation, including treating someone unfavourably because they have raised or supported a complaint 

This applies whether conduct is verbal, physical, written, digital or visual. 

Equal Opportunities Commitment 

People Group Services is committed to: 

  • Fair and objective recruitment and selection processes 
  • Equal access to training and development 
  • Decisions based on merit, competence and business need 
  • Reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities 

All employment decisions are made without unlawful bias. 

Responsibilities 

  • The Board and senior management are responsible for promoting equality and ensuring compliance with this policy. 
  • Managers are responsible for implementing the policy and addressing issues promptly. 
  • All individuals working for or with People Group Services®  are responsible for treating others with dignity and respect and complying with this policy

Complaints procedure

Any individual who believes they have been subjected to discrimination, harassment or victimisation is encouraged to raise the matter as soon as possible. 

Complaints may be made: 

  • Informally, where appropriate, or 
  • Formally, by reporting the matter to management or the designated contact 

All complaints will be: 

  • Taken seriously 
  • Handled confidentially where possible 
  • Investigated promptly and fairly 
  • Addressed appropriately based on the findings 

Non-Retaliation 

People Group Services strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who: 

  • Raises a complaint in good faith 
  • Participates in an investigation 
  • Supports another individual raising a concern 

Any form of retaliation will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter. 

Breaches of Policy 

Breaches of this policy may result in: 

  • Disciplinary action 
  • Termination of engagement or contract 
  • Referral to external authorities where appropriate 

Review and Approval 

This policy is reviewed annually by the Board of People Group Services to ensure it remains compliant with UK law and reflects best practice. 

 

Declaration

This Policy is approved by the Board of Directors of: People Group Services Limited Company Number: 11570329

Last updated: 4th March 2026