Introduction
At Preferred Management Solutions (PMS) Ltd, we are committed to conducting our business in an ethical, transparent, and socially responsible manner. We fully recognise the importance of Human Rights and Labour Rights, and we strongly oppose all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, child labour, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. This policy applies to all employees, workers, contractors, and third-party suppliers operating on behalf of PMS Ltd. It outlines the standards and controls we expect across our operations and supply chain.
Our Commitment
We explicitly prohibit:
- The use of child labour
- The exploitation of vulnerable persons
- All forms of forced or bonded labour
- Any human rights violations, internally or through our suppliers
We are dedicated to complying with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and all applicable UK labour standards.
Supply Chain Scope
Our supply chain spans a range of UK-based contractors and service providers. We expect our suppliers and partners to demonstrate ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to upholding labour and human rights standards equivalent to our own.
Risk Assessment
We have conducted a formal modern slavery, human rights, and labour rights risk assessment within the last five years, most recently in January 2025. This review evaluated both internal operations and direct third-party suppliers. No high-risk areas were identified due to the nature of our office-based service activities and local, accredited suppliers (all of which undertaking initial and ongoing validity checks). Nonetheless, we maintain proactive risk awareness and mitigation measures.
Due Diligence and Supplier Controls
To prevent unethical practices:
- Suppliers are expected to comply with this policy and to take equivalent steps within their own supply chains
- We perform due diligence on suppliers during onboarding and contract renewals
- We assess supplier policies, practices, and labour standards (where applicable)
Training and Awareness
All Preferred Management staff, particularly those involved in procurement or supplier management, receive training on modern slavery and human rights issues. This ensures they are equipped to recognise, report, and address potential risks.
This policy is:
- Communicated to all staff
- Included in the employee onboarding process
- Available on our internal document management system
Monitoring, Reporting and Improvement
We maintain an open reporting culture. Any employee, supplier, or third party can report concerns confidentially. We are committed to:
- Monitoring our internal operations and supplier activities
- Investigating any credible report of human rights concerns
- Taking appropriate action where needed
We review this policy annually or when legislation or business circumstances change. We also seek to continuously improve our ethical practices.
Conclusion
Preferred Management Solutions (PMS) Ltd is dedicated to the eradication of modern slavery and human rights violations in all forms. Through clear policies, effective training, and responsible supplier engagement, we promote a culture of ethical conduct and accountability throughout our organisation and supply chain.
PM_MSP_v1.1 / Review date: 31/01/2026
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