General Principle
At GrowMore Recruitment, we firmly believe that work should create value for everyone. We prioritise equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, life, political or religious beliefs, race, ethnic origin, or nationality. During the recruitment and selection processes, we ensure that job seekers are evaluated solely on job-related criteria.
We are deeply committed to preventing discrimination within our company. By maintaining an active anti-discrimination policy, we have established measures and guidelines on how to recognise and address discriminatory requests from clients. Through continuous education, training, and clear agreements, we aim to prevent discrimination wherever possible. All employees at GrowMore Recruitment are required to fully cooperate with these initiatives. Managers are responsible for implementing and enforcing these policies.
To further support our commitment, we have introduced “Incognito Apply,” an AI-powered tool that removes gender, age, and ethnicity from applicant profiles. This ensures that our team evaluates candidates based solely on their job-relevant skills.
We conduct regular inspections and evaluations, implementing necessary adjustments and improvements to our policies. This anti-discrimination policy is reviewed and updated at least annually.
Purpose
This policy aims to be clear and transparent to employees and third parties about:
- What GrowMore Recruitment understands by discrimination and discriminatory requests
- Our stance on discrimination and discriminatory requests
- Employer responsibilities
- Actions expected of employees during recruitment and selection processes
- Reporting and consultation channels for employees
Definition of Discrimination
Discrimination involves making direct or indirect distinctions between individuals based on age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, life, political or religious beliefs, race, ethnic origin, or nationality. It also includes complying with clients’ requests to make distinctions during recruitment based on irrelevant criteria.
Action by Employees
Employees have a personal responsibility to be vigilant against discriminatory requests from clients. They must recognise such requests and ensure no cooperation is provided. If there are doubts about the justification for a client’s request or questions on handling it, employees should consult their immediate supervisor. If an employee detects discrimination or wishes to report misconduct, they can contact their supervisor or the HR Department.
Employer Responsibilities
GrowMore Recruitment is committed to:
- Creating a safe working environment where employees treat each other with respect, engage in constructive dialogue, and where any form of unwanted behaviour is addressed.
- Ensuring the visibility and implementation of this anti-discrimination policy. Employees are informed about the policy during onboarding, and it is made available on our intranet and in the office procedure manual. Monthly reminders ensure continued awareness.
- Providing proper instructions to recognise and handle discrimination and discriminatory requests. Guidance is offered at the start of employment and through ongoing support from the Leadership Team.
- Preparing employees to confront discriminatory requests and guiding them on how to address such requests with clients. Escalation to a supervisor is encouraged if an employee is unable to handle a situation independently.
- Regularly evaluating and adjusting this policy as needed to enhance its effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continually evaluating our processes to prevent discrimination. We actively seek ways to better educate our employees and communicate our anti-discrimination message. A dedicated working group is engaged in monitoring developments, proposing new actions, and providing advisory support to management.
Questions and Complaints
If employees encounter or witness discrimination, or receive discriminatory requests, they are encouraged to report these to their Manager. Complaints can be filed with the Complaints Committee, which will handle them objectively in consultation with Management, aiming to respond within two weeks. External advice may be sought if necessary, and recommendations can be provided by our Director and HR Team.
At GrowMore Recruitment, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of equality and fairness, ensuring a discrimination-free workplace for all.
