Modern slavery statement
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
This statement sets out the steps Talent Tent Ltd (the “Organisation”) takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within its business and supply chains. It has been prepared with regard to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and current UK Government guidance.
1. Organisation
Talent Tent Ltd is a recruitment and HR consultancy based in Cardiff, UK. The Organisation is led by two Co-Directors and operates primarily on a remote-first basis, with services delivered digitally and, where required, directly at client premises.
Our principal activities are the provision of HR and recruitment consultancy services to businesses across the UK. Our services operate throughout the year and are not seasonal.
All labour directly engaged by Talent Tent Ltd in the operation of our business is based in the United Kingdom.
2. Our understanding of modern slavery
Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. It can involve coercion, threats, abuse, deception or other means used to exploit an individual or restrict their freedom.
3. Our commitment
Talent Tent Ltd is committed to conducting its business ethically and responsibly and to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chains.
We recognise our responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and will take reasonable and proportionate steps to identify, prevent, mitigate and address modern slavery risks.
We will not knowingly engage in business with any organisation that is involved in slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour or human trafficking.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals working for Talent Tent Ltd are employed lawfully and fairly and that our employment practices comply with applicable UK employment legislation.
We also expect organisations providing goods or services to Talent Tent Ltd to operate in accordance with applicable legislation and to maintain appropriate standards relating to human rights and modern slavery.
4. Supply chains
As a service-based recruitment and HR consultancy, Talent Tent Ltd has a relatively straightforward supply chain and does not manufacture or distribute physical products.
Our principal suppliers include providers of recruitment, HR and business software; information technology and telecommunications services; professional and business services; office equipment and supplies; and marketing and other business support services.
Our suppliers are predominantly based in the UK, Europe and the USA.
Where appropriate and proportionate to the nature of the supplier and services provided, we consider modern slavery and human rights risks as part of our supplier selection and review processes.
5. Policies
Talent Tent Ltd maintains policies and procedures designed to support ethical recruitment, lawful employment, equality and fair treatment, safeguarding, whistleblowing and responsible business conduct.
These policies are reviewed periodically and are communicated to relevant employees as part of our induction and ongoing compliance arrangements.
Employees are expected to raise concerns where they identify potential exploitation, coercion, trafficking or other conduct that may indicate a modern slavery risk.
6. Risk assessment and management
Given the nature, size and geographical scope of our business, we consider our direct exposure to modern slavery to be relatively low. We nevertheless recognise that risks may arise through our recruitment activities, suppliers and wider business relationships.
Our approach includes:
• considering modern slavery risks when engaging new suppliers;
• reviewing relevant supplier policies, statements or information where appropriate;
• considering the nature and location of key suppliers’ operations;
• considering whether suppliers operate in sectors or locations where modern slavery risks may be higher;
• reviewing risks associated with recruitment and the supply of labour; and
• reviewing our approach periodically and taking proportionate action where risks are identified.
7. Due diligence and responding to concerns
Where appropriate, Talent Tent Ltd undertakes proportionate due diligence on suppliers and business relationships. This may include reviewing policies, modern slavery statements, contractual commitments, relevant certifications or other information available to us.
If a potential modern slavery concern is identified, it will be investigated and appropriate action taken. Depending on the circumstances, this may include seeking further information or assurances, implementing remedial measures, escalating the matter internally, or reconsidering or terminating the relevant business relationship.
Where a concern relates to a potential victim, Talent Tent Ltd will prioritise the safety and welfare of the individual and will seek appropriate specialist or statutory assistance where necessary.
8. Recruitment practices
As a recruitment business, Talent Tent Ltd recognises the particular importance of responsible recruitment practices.
We seek to ensure that recruitment activities are undertaken lawfully and ethically and that candidates are not subjected to exploitation, coercion or practices associated with modern slavery.
Our recruitment processes support appropriate candidate verification and compliance with relevant employment and right-to-work requirements.
We do not knowingly facilitate the placement of individuals into roles where there is evidence of forced labour, trafficking or other forms of exploitation.
Concerns identified during recruitment or through engagement with candidates, workers or clients will be escalated internally and investigated appropriately.
9. Training and awareness
Talent Tent Ltd provides employees with appropriate information and awareness regarding modern slavery and human trafficking.
Modern slavery forms part of staff induction and compliance arrangements. Employees are expected to understand what modern slavery is, potential indicators of exploitation, the importance of responsible recruitment practices, how to raise a concern and their responsibility to report suspected modern slavery.
Additional guidance or training will be provided where appropriate, including where changes to legislation, business activities or identified risks make this necessary.
10. Reporting concerns
Employees, contractors, candidates, suppliers and other relevant parties are encouraged to raise concerns where they suspect that modern slavery or human trafficking may be taking place.
Concerns should be reported to the Slavery Compliance Officer / Director, who will assess the concern and take appropriate action.
Reports will be treated seriously and handled appropriately, with confidentiality maintained wherever reasonably possible. Where appropriate, concerns may be escalated to relevant external authorities.
11. Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for implementing this statement rests with the Directors of Talent Tent Ltd.
The Slavery Compliance Officer is responsible for coordinating the Organisation’s approach to modern slavery, including maintaining awareness of risks, reviewing relevant policies and procedures, supporting supplier risk assessment, ensuring appropriate staff awareness and training, receiving and investigating concerns, and reviewing this statement annually.
12. Monitoring, effectiveness and continuous improvement
Talent Tent Ltd will review the effectiveness of its approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking on an ongoing basis.
Relevant indicators may include completion of staff training, supplier due diligence undertaken, concerns or incidents raised, actions taken in response to identified risks, and changes to the nature or geographical scope of our supply chain.
We will use the findings of these reviews to improve our policies, controls, training and supplier due diligence where appropriate.
13. Review and approval
This statement covers Talent Tent Ltd’s financial year 2026/2027 and will be reviewed at least annually.
It is approved by the Directors of Talent Tent Ltd and reflects our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chains.
