After unprecedented levels of economic growth, the COVID-19 pandemic is a stark reminder of what makes us human. Yet - it is in danger of becoming a reminder of how rapid increases in demand can dehumanise some of the most vulnerable in society – migrant workers. Migrant workers, the new trading commodity in Singapore The circuit breaker provisions that were issued in March this ... Read more
Ethical recruitment: Translating Policy into Practice
For companies, governments, and non-governmental organisations concerned with tackling forced labour, improving the recruitment journey of a migrant worker is an essential priority. Many workers face high recruitment fees, which can lead to debt and the risk of debt bondage, a type of forced labour. Promoting ethical recruitment practices – particularly tackling the high costs that workers pay ... Read more
Senior Consultant – General
Full time/Permanent Senior Consultant - GeneralFull time / PermanentSalary: £35K-38K dependent on experience – plus benefits To join our growing UK team we are looking for an experienced ethical auditor with an investigative and analytical mindset. This is a mid-level position that offers a wide variety of ethical audit work, from individual site assessments to complex multi-site work ... Read more
Words and actions – From HQ to the supply chain
In a recent blog post, a large sportswear manufacturer spoke of how addressing labour risks and human rights has moved from being a burden (read: cost) to a source of innovation. According to this post, this switch has: Opened up the space for more innovative approaches to addressing risks. Reduced the environment of fear that stops companies talking about these issues. This is ... Read more
