Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy
Neos Talent Ltd
71–75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ
www.neostalent.com

1. Introduction
Neos Talent Ltd is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all of our business activities. We fully support the elimination of modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms and take a zero-tolerance approach to any practices that exploit individuals or violate fundamental human rights.

This statement is made in accordance with the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps we take to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our operations or supply chain.

2. Our Business
Neos Talent Ltd is a recruitment and talent solutions provider operating within the United Kingdom. As part of delivering staffing and recruitment services, we engage with clients, candidates, and suppliers across multiple sectors and recognise our responsibility to ensure ethical labour practices at every stage of our operations.

3. Our Commitment
We are committed to:

Preventing modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour within our business and supply chain.
Conducting business ethically, transparently, and responsibly.
Working only with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to human rights.
4. Policies and Governance
Neos Talent Ltd has implemented the following policies to support our commitment:

Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy – outlining our zero-tolerance approach.
Supplier Code of Conduct – requiring all suppliers to operate in compliance with ethical labour standards.
Whistleblowing Policy – enabling employees, workers, and partners to report concerns confidentially.
Recruitment and Right-to-Work Checks – ensuring all workers are legally eligible for employment and engaged voluntarily.
These policies are reviewed annually, or sooner if required.

5. Due Diligence and Supply Chain Management
We conduct due diligence on all suppliers and partners to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential risks related to modern slavery. Our approach includes:

Vetting and approving suppliers before engagement.
Requiring supplier declarations confirming compliance with the Modern Slavery Act and labour laws.
Applying enhanced checks for suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or jurisdictions.
Including contractual clauses that prohibit forced labour and allow us to audit compliance.
6. Recruitment Practices
As a recruitment business, we are particularly vigilant regarding labour exploitation risks. Our internal processes include:

Verification of identity and right-to-work documentation.
Ensuring candidates are not charged recruitment fees.
Transparent communication regarding job roles, pay, and working conditions.
Training our staff to spot signs of vulnerability or exploitation.
7. Training and Awareness
Neos Talent Ltd provides training to relevant employees to ensure they understand:

What modern slavery is
How to identify potential indicators of exploitation
How to escalate and report concerns
We also raise awareness among suppliers and contractors regarding their obligations.

8. Reporting Concerns
We encourage employees, contractors, and stakeholders to report any suspicions or concerns about potential modern slavery. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled confidentially with no risk of retaliation.

Reports can be made through internal management channels or via our whistleblowing procedure.

9. Continuous Improvement
Neos Talent Ltd is committed to strengthening our approach through:

Regular policy reviews
Ongoing supplier monitoring
Updating training materials
Enhancing due-diligence frameworks
We aim to continually improve our processes and ensure sustained compliance with ethical labour practices.

10. Approval
This policy is approved by the Directors of Neos Talent Ltd and will be reviewed annually