Equal Opportunities Statement

Hirestone is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, recruitment and workforce services. We believe that all individuals should be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or personal circumstances.

This Equal Opportunities Statement outlines our commitment to promoting fairness, preventing discrimination and supporting inclusive workforce practices across our hospitality and logistics operations.

As a workforce partner supporting hospitality and logistics operators across London, Hirestone is committed to maintaining fair, inclusive and merit-based recruitment and workforce practices.

Introduction

We are committed to creating fair and inclusive opportunities for candidates, workers, clients and business partners.

Recruitment, selection, placement and employment decisions are based on skills, experience, qualifications, performance and business requirements. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation in any part of our operations.

These principles apply across all workforce solutions delivered through our Employers division and wider workforce partnership model.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

Hirestone does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, including:

Age • Disability • Gender Reassignment • Marriage and Civil Partnership • Pregnancy and Maternity • Race • Religion or Belief • Sex • Sexual Orientation

All recruitment and workforce decisions are made on objective and lawful criteria.

Protected Characteristics

We aim to ensure that recruitment, workforce planning and placement processes are fair, transparent and based on merit.

We work to identify and remove barriers that may disadvantage individuals and encourage equal access to opportunities wherever reasonably possible.

Decisions relating to recruitment, placement, promotion, training and development are made using objective criteria relevant to the role or engagement.

Fair and Inclusive Workforce Practices

We expect clients, suppliers and workforce partners across our Hospitality and Logistics sectors to support fair and lawful employment practices.

Where appropriate, we encourage partners to maintain policies and procedures that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and respectful treatment of workers.

Workforce Partnership Standards

Any individual who believes they have experienced discrimination, harassment, victimisation or unfair treatment in connection with our services is encouraged to raise their concerns with us.

We take all concerns seriously and will review reports fairly, objectively and confidentially where appropriate.

Reporting Concerns

Hirestone reviews this Equal Opportunities Statement periodically to ensure that it remains appropriate, accurate and aligned with current legal requirements and business practices.

We are committed to maintaining fair and inclusive workforce standards across our operations.

Review and Accountability

Contact Details

For enquiries regarding our Equal Opportunities Statement or to report specific compliance concerns, please contact us at:

Email: hello@hirestone.co

Telephone: 0203 918 4288

Questions regarding this statement or workforce compliance matters can also be submitted through our Contact page.