Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing a working environment in which everyone feels valued and respected and is able to pursue a rewarding career whilst contributing to the success of our business. We believe there are benefits in having a diverse workforce and aim to ensure that everyone can enjoy equal opportunities in an environment which is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation.

This policy follows directly from our Corporate Values:

• 'Integrity in All We Do'
• 'Value People'
• 'Deal Fairly'

and should be seen as a visible sign of our commitment to those values by customers, staff and shareholders.

Aims of this policy

We aim to provide equal opportunities for all without discrimination on the grounds of:

• race, ethnic origin, skin colour or nationality
• religious or political beliefs and affiliations
• sex or sexual orientation
• marital status
• age
• disability
• membership or non-membership of a trade union.

We aim to ensure that no-one in our business, or seeking employment with us, receives less favourable treatment on the above grounds or is disadvantaged by requirements or conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We respect the dignity of individuals and their beliefs.

We do not tolerate any racial, sexual, physical, mental harassment or bullying in the workplace, or at functions connected with the workplace.