E M P L OY E E H A N D B O O K 2 0 CODEOF CONDUCT EQUALITY STATEMENT Softcat believes in fairness, equity and above all values diversity in all dealings; both as an IT Reseller and employer of the people. Softcat is committed to encouraging a supportive and inclusive culture amongst our workforce. The Company’s aim is to create a workforce that promotes a positive diverse culture and eliminates discrimination. The Company is committed to eliminating discrimination based on gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. Equality is ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities regardless of their ability, their background or their lifestyle. Diversity is about recognising and valuing differences, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, or sex and sexual orientation. Softcat supports the community it operates in, by working towards developing a workforce that is representative of the community it serves. Inclusion is about ensuring everyone can come to work and be themselves irrespective of their background or beliefs. Softcat is an inclusive company where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS It’s really important to us that you enjoy working at Softcat. We believe that you’ll do your best work if you’re enjoying your role and having fun. You could say we like to work hard but with a smile on our faces! We trust you to use common sense and good judgement when it comes to your behaviour whilst at work, with partners or customers and on work events. Maintaining the appropriate level of professionalism, whether that’s how you’re dressed, how you behave at a team night out or how you treat your colleagues in the office, is of utmost importance. Please familiarise yourself with our policies on People HR, speak to people around you and your manager about how things are done around here. And don’t forget to ask HR if you have any questions. WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN Speak Up Policy Softcat aims to conduct business with the highest standards of ethics, honesty and integrity, and recognises that you have an important role to play in maintaining this aim. Any employee concerned about any form of malpractice, improper action, or wrongdoing by the Company, its employees or other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to report the matter through the dedicated Speak Up portal.
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