Modern slavery remains rife in the UK, car washes, nail bars, crop picking, and manufacturing are just a few of the more frequent areas modern slavery is found. The truth is it can be found almost anywhere, indeed back in 2017 a man was jailed for keeping his wife in slavery. We all need to take more action NOW!

Many businesses view price as a key determinant when purchasing products and services but those that deliver the lowest prices may be more reliant on slave labour. UK businesses have a duty to remove slavery from their supply chains.

So much so that businesses now need to register policy statements with the Government

Having strict anti-slavery policies, coupled with supply chain audits and increased management/staff awareness are effective ways to combat modern slavery.

Our modern day slavery awareness course is a great starting point

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Modern slavery awareness training helps motivate and empower staff to look out for the signs of modern day slavery, report it and help companies remove it from their supply chains

Modern day slavery is rife in all parts of the world, including the UK. All companies have a moral and many a legal obligation to remove it from their supply chains.

When then are ineffective in doing so and Modern Slavery is suspected by a third party the consequences for business can be disasterous.

Boohoo was a recent example. As soon as it was alleged that some of its supply chain workers may have been exploited several major retailers removed Boohoo products from sale.

No business can be afford to be tainted by Modern Slavery.

Having a no tollerance policy, clear reporting and investigating processes and regular awareness training for staff and managers delivers real benefits.

Our one-day awareness training course is suitable for all, they are delivered on your premises and offer superb value for money.

MODERN DAY SLAVERY AWARENESS COURSE OVERVIEW

Given the harm and potential costs of Modern Day Slavery refresher training should be run every year and for all staff.

As well as our pre-developed course we can align to your policues and procedures and help you develop your own in house training modules too.

Image: “Slavery” by futuredrkate used under CC BY 2.0