Modern Slavery Policy

AscendX Associates is committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and exploitation in every part of our business. We believe that every individual has the right to work freely, safely and with dignity. This policy outlines our approach to identifying, preventing and addressing risks associated with modern slavery across our operations and supply chain.

Our Stance on Modern Slavery

We take a zero tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery. Our expectation is that everyone we work with, including clients, candidates, suppliers and partners, upholds the same ethical standards. Modern slavery is not only a legal issue, it is a fundamental human rights matter and we take our responsibilities seriously.

How We Operate

We take active steps to ensure that modern slavery has no place within AscendX Associates or our extended network. Our approach includes:

conducting due diligence on new partners, clients and suppliers
working only with organisations that demonstrate ethical and lawful labour practices
requesting risk assessment information from relevant partners where appropriate
ensuring candidates are never charged recruitment fees or coerced into work
encouraging feedback from candidates and partners and acting promptly on concerns

We review our processes and supply chain regularly to maintain the highest standards of ethical compliance.

Awareness and Training

We strive to ensure that our team understands the risks and indicators of modern slavery. Training and ongoing guidance support our commitment to responsible recruitment and help our team to:

identify signs of exploitation or forced labour
report concerns safely and appropriately
support the protection of vulnerable individuals

Working with Integrity

We only collaborate with clients, partners and suppliers who share our commitment to ethical recruitment and fair working conditions. Our expectations include:

no forced labour, bonded labour or exploitative practices
no hidden fees, recruitment charges or coercion
clear and transparent hiring processes
a safe, respectful and lawful working environment for all individuals

We encourage open communication. If we become aware of any unethical behaviour or concerns relating to modern slavery, we will investigate and take appropriate action immediately.

Our Promise

We recognise that modern slavery is a global issue and that maintaining responsible practices requires ongoing vigilance. We commit to:

regularly reviewing and improving our internal procedures
engaging with trusted and compliant partners
maintaining a safe, respectful and transparent environment for candidates, clients and suppliers
taking swift action in response to any identified risks or concerns

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to raise a concern, please contact:

AscendX Associates Limited
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX
Email: info@ascendxassociates.com