Equal Opportunites
WW Martin is an Equal Opportunities employer.
We take this responsibility seriously, and ensure that all our staff are aware of , and understand the application of this policy.
All staff of the Company complete a formal induction where they are provided with an in depth knowledge of our equal opportunities and diversity policy. In addition they are provided refresher training on all projects and senior management are required to undertake a half day equal opportunities refresher every two years.This is provided by Diversity Training.
We advertise the fact that we are an equal opportunities employer on all elements of our advertising and marketing.
Our Equal Opportunities Policy , is available to donwload via the link below.
However, as a bief synopsis, it confirms that we relay this information via instructions:-
- to those concerned with recruitment, training and promotions.
- in documents available to employees, recognised trade unions or other representative groups of employees.
- in recruitment advertisements or other literature such as our web site, staff handbook and Company Intranet.
It confirms that we follow, as far as possible, the commission for Racial Equality’s Code of Practice for Employment, which gives practical guidance to employers and others on the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of equality of opportunity in employment, including steps taken to encourage members of the ethnic minorities to apply for jobs or take up training opportunities.
It confirms that we comply with the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, equal Pay Act 1970, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003, Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and other related legislation.
It confirms that we maintain a detailed recruitment policy that is issued to all staff responsible for recruitment.
It confirms that we will carry out an induction process when staff join our Company and that we will provide them with a handbook covering employment related issues.
It confirms that we will keep accurate records of the ethnic diversity of Company employees and use this information to focus recruitment advertisements via media to achieve the broadest possible spectrum of candidates.