Anti Racism Policy

Last updated: 8th May 2024

Introduction

At AS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED, trading as Williams Loans, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment that actively opposes racism and discrimination. This Anti-Racism Policy outlines our commitment to promoting racial equality and provides guidance on how we will work to create an anti-racist workplace.

Our Commitment

We believe that everyone should be treated with respect, dignity, and fairness, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural background. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential. We also strive to ensure that our services are accessible and responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

Our Principles

  1. Zero tolerance for racism: We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards racism, discrimination, and harassment based on race, ethnicity, or cultural background. Any such incidents will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken, including disciplinary measures and reporting to relevant authorities where necessary.
  2. Inclusivity and diversity: We value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our employees and customers, and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that actively opposes racism and discrimination.
  3. Training and awareness: We provide training and raise awareness among our employees about racism, discrimination, and unconscious bias, as well as the importance of promoting racial equality and fostering an anti-racist workplace. This training is provided to all new employees as part of their induction and is periodically refreshed for existing employees.
  4. Recruitment and career development: We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and career development processes are fair, transparent, and inclusive for all candidates and employees, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural background. We actively seek to remove any potential barriers to the recruitment, retention, and career progression of employees from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  5. Support and resources: We provide resources and support for employees affected by racism, discrimination, or harassment, including access to employee resource groups, mentoring programs, and mental health and well-being resources.
  6. Customer service: We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our customers, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural background. We ensure that our services are accessible and responsive to the needs of our diverse customers and provide training for our employees on how to deliver inclusive customer service.

Implementation and Monitoring

We will take the following steps to implement and monitor our Anti-Racism Policy:

  1. Leadership commitment: Our senior management team and Board of Directors are committed to championing racial equality and inclusion within our organization and will actively promote this policy at all levels of the business.
  2. Policy review and update: We will regularly review and update this Anti-Racism Policy to ensure that it remains relevant and effective in promoting racial equality and fostering an anti-racist workplace.
  3. Training and awareness: We will provide ongoing training and raise awareness among our employees about racism and discrimination and our commitment to promoting racial equality and fostering an anti-racist workplace.
  4. Monitoring and reporting: We will monitor the implementation of this Anti-Racism Policy and regularly report on our progress towards achieving our goals in this area. We will also encourage feedback from our employees and customers on our efforts to promote racial equality and will take appropriate action in response to any reported concerns or issues.

External Resources

For further information and support related to racial equality and anti-racism, please refer to the following external resources:

  1. UK Equality Act 2010: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
  2. Race Equality Foundation: https://raceequalityfoundation.org.uk/
  3. Show Racism the Red Card: https://www.theredcard.org/
  4. Stand Against Racism and Inequality (SARI): https://www.sariweb.org.uk/
  1. Equality and Human Rights Commission: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Complaints and Concerns

We encourage our employees and customers to raise any concerns or complaints about racism, discrimination, or harassment within our organization. We will investigate and take appropriate action in response to any reported incidents, including disciplinary action against employees and reporting to relevant authorities where necessary.

If you have any questions or concerns about our Anti-Racism Policy or wish to report an incident, please contact us at anti-racism@onlineloanss.co.uk.

At AS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED, trading as Williams Loans, we are committed to promoting racial equality and fostering an anti-racist workplace. By implementing this Anti-Racism Policy, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or cultural background, feels valued and respected.

AS LEGAL AND FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED 120 Carstairs Street Strathclyde Business Centre Glasgow, G40 4JD United Kingdom