principle hr is committed to creating an environment which promotes equality and dignity at work. We are committed to treating all employees, candidates, customers and business contacts equally regardless of gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveller community.
principle hr introduces temporary and permanent candidates to our clients for any vacancy or assignment based on the candidate merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties as required by the vacancy.
principle hr believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just the organisation but also individual employees, departments and our customers/clients. Each employee brings their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customer and markets and we want to utilize the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.
As well as treating people with dignity and respect principle hr strives to create a supportive environment in which all employees can flourish and reach their full potential regardless of differences, experience or education. Harnessing the wide range of perspectives this diversity brings, promotes innovation and helps make us more creative and competitive.
Our commitment to equality and diversity
principle hr will formulate and implement polices and practices that value diversity, provide equality of opportunity and ensure that no job applicant, employee, customer or business associate receives less favourable treatment on any of the nine aforementioned grounds. We will also ensure that other policies and practices reflect our commitment to treating people fairly, promoting an integrated way of working and respect the dignity of employees at all times.
Managers are expected to promote an integrated workplace and proactively eliminate any potential inequities which may be counter to principle hr’s policy.
Our recruitment policy reflects our belief that diversity in all areas including cultural, generational, language, and national backgrounds is necessary in helping us succeed in both domestic and global markets. principle hr will not discriminate against any prospective employee during the recruitment process. Interviews will be carried out objectively and individuals will be judged on merit and their ability to do the job. It is our policy to ensure that as much accommodation as possible is carried out to facilitate the participation of individuals with special needs in the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Performance appraisals and feedback will be carried out in a sensitive, non-discriminatory manner. principle hr will offer the same development and training opportunities to all employees to achieve high standards of performance. principle hr rewards excellence and employees will be promoted on the basis of merit.
Complaints procedure
Should an employee experience or observe unwanted conduct, they are encouraged to raise the issue so that it can be resolved speedily. Any complaint of discrimination or breaches of this equal opportunities and diversity policy should be reported to Audrey Hughes, Managing Director info[at]principlehr.ie as soon as possible.
Breaches of the equal opportunities and diversity policy
Discrimination, bullying and harassment will not be tolerated by principle hr. Breaches of principle hr’s equal opportunities and diversity policy will be regarded as misconduct and may be subject to disciplinary action.
Employees will not be penalised, treated less favourably or subject to other adverse treatment because of pursuing rights by way of taking action, supporting action or giving notice of intention to take or support action under equality legislation.
Equality and diversity training
principle hr is committed to ensuring that all employees undergo equality and diversity training. This training includes raising awareness of equality and diversity related issues. The equal opportunities and diversity policy and legislative requirements will be included in training courses for all staff, especially those involved in recruitment, selection, and personal progress reviews.
Monitoring
principle hr's equal opportunities and diversity policy will be reviewed on a regular basis to assess the effectiveness of its implementation and operation in creating a truly integrated workplace.
May 2009
