Last updated April 28, 2025

Ethical Policy

Last Updated June 2025

Effective for users in the United Kingdom

This Ethical Policy explains The Links Group, comprising Links Recruitment, Links Training, and HR Nationwide (trading as Privilege HR) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) commitment to acting with integrity, fairness, and transparency in all our business dealings. Our ethical standards are the foundation of how we work with clients, partners, suppliers, and each other. We believe that how we achieve success is just as important as the success itself.

 

This policy sets out the behaviours we expect and the standards we uphold across our organisation.

1. Core Ethical Principles

We expect all employees and representatives to:

• Act with honesty and integrity in all professional matters.
• Treat others with respect and dignity, promoting fairness, inclusion, and diversity.
• Follow all applicable laws and regulations relevant to our industry and region.
• Avoid conflicts of interest, and declare them when they arise.
• Speak up if something doesn’t feel right—ethics is everyone’s responsibility.

These values are at the heart of how we do business.

2. Areas of Ethical Focus

Our ethical responsibilities extend across a range of key areas.

Bribery and Corruption

• Bribery in any form is strictly prohibited.
• Gifts or hospitality must be reasonable, transparent, and never intended to influence decisions.
• Any suspicion of bribery must be reported immediately.

Conflicts of Interest

• Employees must avoid situations where personal interests conflict with professional duties.
• Any actual or potential conflict must be disclosed to a line manager or HR.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

• We protect sensitive information about our clients, colleagues, and the business.
• All employees must comply with our Data Protection Policy.

Fair Business Practices

• We compete fairly and do not engage in unethical or anti-competitive behaviour.
• Suppliers and third-party partners must meet our ethical standards.

Human Rights and Labour Practices

• We support the rights and welfare of all individuals, both inside and outside our organisation.
• We do not tolerate child labour, forced labour, or modern slavery in any part of our operations or supply chain.

Environment and Sustainability

• We aim to reduce our environmental impact through responsible practices.
• Employees are encouraged to consider sustainability in day-to-day decisions.

3. Responsibilities

All Employees should:

• Read, understand, and follow this policy.
• Raise concerns or questions when unsure.
• Report breaches promptly and honestly.

Line Managers will:

• Lead by example and uphold the highest ethical standards.
• Encourage open dialogue and respond appropriately to concerns.
• Ensure team practices align with company values.

HR will:

• Promote awareness and understanding of the Ethical Policy.
• Provide training and guidance as needed.
• Investigate reported concerns in a fair and confidential manner.

4. Raising Concerns

We encourage employees to speak up if they see something that goes against this policy or our values.

• You can raise concerns with your line manager, HR, or to one of the company Directors.
• All reports will be taken seriously and investigated appropriately.
• You will not suffer any detriment for reporting a concern in good faith. Retaliation against whistleblowers is not tolerated.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact:

Links Group Ltd
Thorens House

Beck Court
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff

CF23 8RP

Email: hello@linksgroup.co.uk