Equal Opportunities Policy

C R Swift landscaping is an equal opportunities employer. 
Discrimination can take many forms and it can be on the grounds of age, race, sex, disability, part time status, fixed term status, notice of intention to take or taking adoption, maternity, paternity and/or parental leave, gender reassignment status, marital status, sexual orientation and religion or belief. 

This non-contractual policy applies to all aspects of employment from advertising of posts, selection, engagement, employment, training and promotion of people, which shall be on the basis of objective factors being their aptitude, performance and ability. This policy applies to all C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. employees without regard to race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, disability, part time status, fixed term status, and personal orientations including marital status, religion or belief. In addition we have extended this policy to take into account discrimination on the grounds of age by taking into consideration Age Discrimination Regulations that came into force in the U.K in 2006.  

C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. observes the Codes of Practice published by the Commission for Racial Equality, the Equal Opportunities Commission, and the Disabilities Rights Commission. C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. recognizes that all forms of prohibited discrimination are types of unlawful act. They shall therefore be brought to the notice of all employees as well as their prohibition by all C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. employees by the issue of this policy to provide equality and fairness for all in our employment. 

To this end C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. has nominated our Business Development Manager, (Director Designate) with responsibility for Corporate Services to ensure that:

   Ø  C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. Codes of Practice are applicable to employees
             to assist in the fair treatment of all employees, and performance of  their  duties
             in a non-discriminatory way.  

         Ø  C R Swift Landscaping Ltd.  creates a working environment that promotes
             dignity and respect to all at work, and in which diversity, individual differences
             and the contributions of all employees are recognized and valued.

   Ø  Those involved with the recruitment and selection process are fully conversant
             on the application of the policy relative to their responsibilities.

  Ø  This policy is operating effectively (and for no other purpose) C R Swift
             Landscaping Ltd. shall monitor and review the application of the policy at every
             stage including:

                §  Recruitment and selection process 
    §  Promotion and transfer  
    §  Training 
                §  Terms and conditions of employment 
    §  Work life balance and sexual harassment policies
                §  Grievance and disciplinary procedures 
    §  Resignations, redundancies and dismissals

        Ø   Existing employment practices, procedures and policies are monitored,
             examined and revised where appropriate.

        Ø   The numbers of ethnic minorities employed and numbers of people with     
              disabilities are monitored.

         Ø     Employees who believe acts of inequitable treatment have been applied to 
              them within the scope of this policy are able to pursue the matter through the 
              Company’s grievance procedure.

C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. believes in equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense, and as such it is reflected in all sections of the staff handbook.

C R Swift Landscaping Ltd. believes our long term aim is that the composition of our workforce should reflect the community in which we operate and with adequate training of new recruits this is achievable.

E-mail info@swiftlandscaping.co.uk or tel. 07889 110415