GCB Recruitment ("we") is proud to work with people from all backgrounds, where everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. As a company, we are committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment for all individuals we work with, including:

-     Our employees,

-     Job Seekers / Candidates,

-     Clients and hiring partners, and

-     Other third parties (such as service providers) who interact with our organisation.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment and third-party harassment, in line with the Equality Act 2010 and UK employment law.

This policy outlines how we prevent, identify, and address harassment, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

1. WHO THIS POLICY APPLIES TO 

This policy applies to:

-     Internal staff of GCB Recruitment,

-     Job Seekers / Candidates both registered with us and those enquiring to use GCB Recruitment's services,

-     Contracted Clients (including affiliates and any associated third parties),

-     Potential Clients (such as employers enquiring to use GCB Recruitment's services), and

-     Any third parties (such as service providers) involved in our organisation.

It applies to behaviour during in-person meetings, phone or video calls, written communications (including emails and social media), and at any work-related events or online platforms.

2.  WHAT IS HARASSMENT?

Harassment is unwanted behaviour that:

-     Offends, humiliates, or intimidates another person, or

-     Creates a hostile or degrading environment, even if not intended to cause harm.

Harassment may relate to any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, such as:

-     Age

-     Disability

-     Gender reassignment

-     Marriage or civil partnership

-     Pregnancy or maternity

-     Race or ethnicity

-     Religion or belief

-     Sex

-     Sexual orientation

Sexual Harassment

This includes any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature, such as:

-     Sexual comments, jokes, or gestures,

-     Unwelcome touching or physical contact,

 -    Sharing sexual images or messages,

-     Repeated or inappropriate advances.

Third-Party Harassment

This refers to situations where a person/s outside our organisation (GCB Recruitment), such as a Client, Job Seekers / Candidates, or third parties (such as service providers), harasses someone. We take these incidents seriously and will act to protect those affected.

3.  OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We will:

-     Take all complaints of harassment seriously, regardless of who is involved,

-     Protect the Internal staff of GCB Recruitment from third-party harassment,

-     Protect Job Seekers / Candidates who are actively engaging with GCB Recruitment’s services at the time of their recruitment process (this only applies when the Job Seeker / Candidate is engaging with a Client of GCB Recruitment and not any other recruitment process the individual may be engaged with),

-     Address any concerns involving a Client or third-party behaviour, where appropriate,

-     Address any concerns involving a Job Seeker / Candidate behaviour, where appropriate,

-     Provide a clear and safe way to report concerns,

-     Respond promptly and fairly to all allegations.

4.  WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OTHERS 

We expect everyone we work with, including Clients, Job Seekers / Candidates and third parties (such as service providers), to:

-     Treat others with professionalism and respect,

-     Avoid any conduct that could be considered harassment,

-     Cooperate with us if a complaint is raised or investigated.

Failure to meet these expectations may result in the termination of services or business relationships.

5.   HOW TO REPORT HARASSMENT 

If you experience or witness harassment in connection with our services, please contact us immediately.

You can report concerns by:

-     Emailing: enquiries@gcbrecruitment.co.uk 

-     Calling: 01603 667777

All complaints will be handled sensitively and confidentially, sharing information only where necessary. We will not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith.

6.  CONSEQUENCES OF HARASSMENT

If harassment is found to have occurred:

-     Employees of GCB Recruitment may face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal,

-     Clients or Job Seekers / Candidates may be removed from our books or have contracts terminated,

-     Third parties may have access withdrawn or partnerships terminated.

We may also report serious matters to the appropriate external authorities where required by law.

7.  TRAINING AND AWARENESS

We provide regular training to our staff to ensure they understand their responsibilities under this policy and are equipped to uphold our values.

We also encourage our Clients and third parties to adopt similar standards of conduct within their own workplaces.

8.  CHANGES TO OUR ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

Any changes we make to our Anti-Harassment Policy in the future will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you by e-mail. This policy is reviewed annually and may be updated sooner to reflect changes in the law or our practices.