Modern Slavery Statement

This statement is made as part of InterQuest Group (UK) Limited commitment to eliminating the exploitation of people under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act). It summarises how InterQuest Group (UK) Limited and all its group subsidiaries operate, the policies and processes in place to minimise the possibility of any problems, any risks we have identified, how we monitor them, and how we train our staff.

1. Statement period

This statement is published in accordance with section 54 of the Act and relates to the financial year January 2024 to December 2024. It was approved by the Board of Directors on 21st February 2024.

2. Our business

InterQuest Group (UK) is a limited company operating in the recruitment and technology consulting sectors. We provide consulting services and supply permanent and temporary workers in the Analytics, Digital, Information Security, Technology, Risk, Regulation and Compliance sectors.

InterQuest Group (UK) Limited is an independent business and its subsidiaries trade under InterQuest, ECOM, RDW, evolve and Astraeus brands.

2.1 Who we work with

All the businesses that we work with and the work-seekers we provide, are known to and identified by our staff. All the temporary workers whom we supply are identified by our staff. Some of these work-seekers operate through their own limited companies. Some of our work-seekers are supplied via other businesses, who facilitate providing them to the eventual hiring company.

The companies that we work with are generally located in Europe and the USA. The workers we supply generally live in United Kingdom, Europe, and the USA.

2.2 Other relationships

InterQuest Group (UK) Limited works with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (www.rec.uk.com).

3. Our policies

In addition to this statement, InterQuest Group (UK) Limited has the following policies which incorporate ethical standards for our staff.

  • Corporate social responsibility
  • Ethical business practices policy (which includes our policy on Human Rights)
  • Anti-bribery policy

3.1 Policy development and review

InterQuest Group (UK) Limited’s policies are established by our senior leadership team, based on advice from HR professionals, industry best practice, and in consultation with the Company’s Group Legal Counsel. We review our policies annually, or as needed to adapt to changes.

4. Our processes for managing risk

Policies, processes, and procedures are in place to:

  • Mitigate the risk of slavery and human trafficking occurring within InterQuest Group (UK) Limited by ensuring full compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
  • Monitor and address any emerging issues of concern and protect whistle blowers.

To assess the risk of modern slavery, we use the following processes with our suppliers:

  • When engaging with suppliers, we ask for evidence of their processes and policies, including commitments around modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, human rights, and whistleblowing.
  • We review the potential for risk at regular intervals, including the possibility of re-auditing a supplier or conducting spot checks.
  • After due consideration, we have not identified any significant risks of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in our supply chain. However, we continue to be alert to the potential for problems.

Additionally, we have taken the following steps to minimise the possibility of any problems:

  • We reserve the right to conduct spot-checks of the businesses who supply us, to investigate any complaints.
  • We require the businesses we work with to publish a modern slavery statement.
  • Only senior members of staff who have undergone appropriate training for assessing modern slavery risks in the supply chain are authorised to sign contracts and establish commercial relationships in any area where we have identified the potential for risk.
  • We ensure that all our suppliers are members of appropriate industry bodies and working groups.

Our staff are encouraged to bring any concerns they have to the attention of management.

5. Our performance

Based on the potential risks we have identified, InterQuest Group (UK) Limited has established the following key performance indicators, which are regularly assessed by our board of directors

  • The percentage of suppliers who provide their own modern slavery statements.
  • The percentage of candidates engaged through our preferred supplier list.
  • The effectiveness of enforcement against suppliers who breach policies.
  • The amount of time spent on audits, re-audits, spot checks, and related due diligence.
  • The level of modern slavery training and awareness amongst our staff.

InterQuest Group (UK) Limited benchmarks our indicators against industry best-practice to ensure that we do not put undue pressure on our suppliers that might increase the potential for risk.

6. Our training

Our staff receive training and support that is appropriate to their role. In particular:

  • Our leadership team receive training in identifying and resolving concerns around modern slavery and human trafficking.
  • Our recruiters, HR personnel, and staff involved inn our procurement and supply chains undertake training that includes guidance around modern slavery and human trafficking, as well as other wider human rights issues.
  • All our staff receive awareness-raising information around issues involving modern slavery and human trafficking, so that they can bring any concerns they have to the attention of management.