BFLS is an equal opportunities employer. We want everyone who works for us to achieve his or her full potential. Consequently we make sure all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. We are committed to ensuring that, within the framework of the law, our workplaces are free from unlawful or unfair discrimination.
We are committed to ensuring that all of our staff and applicants for employment are protected from unlawful discrimination. All our recruitment and employment decisions are made on the basis of fair and objective criteria. Our selection procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that they help us achieve these objectives.
In relation to disability, every reasonable effort is made to ensure that disabled staff participate fully in the workplace and disabled job candidates encounter no discrimination. For example, job descriptions are limited to those skills strictly necessary for the role.
We review working patterns in order to offer our staff flexible working where possible. Similarly, we make special provision for staff returning to work following a break for domestic reasons. In short, personal or home commitments will not form the basis of employment decisions except where absolutely necessary.
We also encourage those who are comparatively under-represented in certain positions so that they can benefit from employment opportunities on equal terms. We will provide appropriate training to make sure staff implement and uphold our commitment to equality of opportunity.
