CSR

We conduct business according to rigorous ethical, professional and legal standards and ensure compliance with the requirements of the Employment Agencies & Business Regulations 2003, (“The Regulations”) which governs and oversees the activities of all recruitment companies within the UK. The Regulations are monitored and enforced by the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate, with potential prosecutions and prohibitions for agencies that breach the Regulations.

We enthusiastically encourage all our recruitment staff to become individual members of the REC, which requires members to maintain minimum standards of Professional Conduct.

Our objective is to reduce our impact on the environment, which includes factors that contribute to climate change, via a commitment to continual improvement and to give maximum co-operation in complying with environmental legislation and regulations.

All branch locations have been supplied with recycling facilities and are repeatedly encouraged to use energy saving light bulbs. We also insist that all IT equipment is switched off when not in use to prevent the unnecessary and needless waste of energy.

We appreciate that our business undertakings have varying direct and indirect effects on the societies in which we operate. We endeavor to administer all activities in a correct and responsible manner and believe that appropriate performance mirrors business success.

We continually review, update and improve our social responsibility programme and encourage our business partners to apply corporate social responsibilities applicable and fitting to their business.

We inspire our staff to participate in local activities and support charitable events.

We are proud to support Byte Nite and Action for Children. We take part in regular fund raising activities and believe that it is important to give back to the community.

Savant is dedicated to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised and valued. Every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment is tolerated.

Training, development and progression opportunities are available to all staff. Breaches of our equality policy are regarded as misconduct and lead to disciplinary proceedings.

Savant take action to ensure that we are a responsible employer and we recognise and manage our impact on the wider community. Our aim is to maintain an engaged and diverse workforce, providing development opportunities for our employees and building closer links with our local communities. We are committed to conducting business with integrity and with respect for the interests of our employees, clients, candidates, suppliers and the wider community.

The Data Protection Act controls how your personal information is used by organisations, businesses or the government. Everyone who is responsible for using data has to follow strict rules called ‘data protection principles’. They must make sure the information is:

Used fairly and lawfully
Used for limited, specifically stated purposes
Used in a way that is adequate, relevant and not excessive
Accurate
Kept for no longer than is absolutely necessary
Handled according to people’s data protection rights
Kept safe and secure
Not transferred outside the UK without adequate protection
There is stronger legal protection for more sensitive information, such as:
Ethnic background
Political opinions
Religious beliefs
Health
Sexual health
Criminal records

Savrec Ltd (Trading as: Savant Recruitment) recognises that the health and safety of employees and others who may be affected by the organisation's operations, is of primary importance in the successful conduct of its business.

It is the policy of Savrec Ltd (Trading as: Savant Recruitment) that the company will, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure:
 

• The provision of adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities and in compliance with the provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974;
• All office equipment is provided and maintained in a safe condition and without risk to health and that systems of work which are safe and without risk to health are established and followed.
• Arrangements are made and complied with for the safe use, handling, storage and transport of articles for use at work.
• Employees are provided with such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to secure their safety and health at work and the safety of others that may be affected by their actions.
• Employees’ place of work is safe and provided with adequate means of access and egress; and the working environment is safe and without risks to health and that adequate arrangements are made for their welfare whilst at work.
• Regular fire drills are conducted by the premises management and all fire equipment is supplied and maintained at all times; and
• Employees are consulted regarding health, safety and welfare matters and are encouraged to bring any concerns to the attention of the Savrec Ltd (Trading as: Savant Recruitment) management team.

This Health & Safety Policy is also contained in the Savrec Ltd (Trading as: Savant Recruitment) Policies & Procedures Manual

Savrec Ltd is committed to applying the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in its business activities. The Company benefits from carrying out business in a transparent and ethical way. As part of that, Savant takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships, wherever it operates, and implementing and enforcing effective systems to counter bribery.