Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Mployus Personnel Services ("Mployus") is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in its operations and supply chains, including adherence to the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Mployus is involved in the provision of business services, HR Software solutions, HR consulting, and recruitment solutions to businesses globally. It operates in multiple regions, including the UK.

Mployus is overseen by a Board of Directors, with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, and an additional office in the UK.

Mployus defines modern slavery to include the following:

• Human Trafficking: Involving violence, coercion, or threats to exploit individuals for forced labour, prostitution, or criminal activity.
• Forced Labour: Any work performed involuntarily under threat.
• Debt Bondage: Individuals forced to work to pay off debts, often under oppressive conditions.
• Descent-Based Slavery: When individuals are born into slavery, with their status passed down through generations.
• Child Slavery: The exploitation of children for labour, trafficking, or marriage.
• Forced and Early Marriage: Marriages in which individuals are forced into union and cannot leave.
• Domestic Servitude: Individuals forced to work in homes without legal protections or safeguards, often hidden from the public.

Mployus Personnel Services recognizes its responsibility to combat modern slavery and human trafficking, not only within its own operations but also across its supply chains. Mployus has a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and is committed to ensuring that no part of its business knowingly or recklessly supports these practices.

The labour provided to Mployus is sourced from countries where the company operates and adheres strictly to the relevant local employment legislation, often exceeding minimum standards to ensure fair and ethical treatment of its workforce.

Mployus considers its exposure to modern slavery to be low due to its ethical sourcing practices and geographical focus. However, the company recognises the potential risk in its supply chains, particularly in services and products sourced from external vendors.

Mployus has taken active steps to mitigate any risk of modern slavery, including:

Mployus ensures all employees are trained on the company's standards, including the prevention of modern slavery. Procurement teams receive specific training on ethical sourcing, and the company provides a modern slavery awareness video for its clients to promote broader understanding.

To measure the effectiveness of its actions, Mployus maintains a detailed supplier list and acts swiftly in response to any reports of modern slavery. No reports of slavery have been received in the past financial year.

Mployus has implemented several key policies to support its anti-slavery efforts:

Mployus has appointed a Director of Legal Services & General Counsel, responsible for ensuring the company meets its legal and ethical obligations under the Modern Slavery Act.

This modern slavery statement is made in accordance with Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and applies to all associated companies within Mployus. It is reviewed annually to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness.