RADD is committed to advancing the Fair Work First criteria, specifically:
1. We have an appropriate channel for effective employee voice
- We engage in constructive dialogue with our employees and their Trade Union to address workplace issues and disputes.
- Employees are offered supportive contact with their supervisor
- We have measures in place to support employees in the workplace and have zero tolerance of bullying and other forms of abuse and harassment.
2. We invest in workforce development
- We aim to engender an engaged and empowered workforce who embrace new ways of working and are committed to making a difference.
- Our policies and procedures set out how all employees are expected to behave at work, creating a better overall working environment.
- We provide learning opportunities for employees at all levels within the organisation.
- Formal and informal learning is offered and encouraged across the workforce, relating to specific roles as well as wider development.
3. We do not use zero-hours contracts inappropriately
- Supply and casual contracts are only used when necessary and workers on these contracts are not obliged to accept work when this is offered.
- We do not use supply and casual contracts to fill longer-term vacancies.
4. We take action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace
- We strive to ensure we understand any perceived equality barriers to employment with RADD and address these.
- We monitor workforce diversity and pay gaps.
- We support flexible working and offer a range of flexible working patterns.
- We offer many employees the opportunity to adopt a Blended Workstyle, a blend of working from home and working at our headquarters.
- We are a Disability Confident employer, encouraging the employment and retention of disabled people and those with health conditions.
- We will make reasonable adjustments for employees with a disability or who have a short- or long-term impairment that could affect their ability to work.
- If an employee receives a short time-frame terminal diagnosis, we will work with them to consider how we manage an appropriate outcome.
5. We commit to paying the Real Living Wage
6. We offer flexible and family-friendly working practices for all workers from day one of employment
Including:
- Part-time and term-time working arrangements
- Time off for Dependents
- Parental Leave
- Compassionate and other special leave
- Time off for public duties
7. We oppose the use of fire and rehire practice
- We only consider effecting change where there is a legitimate business need.
- We strive to achieve change through agreement.