Diversity Policy

GPRS Limited recognises its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Our business success is a reflection of the quality and skill of our people. GPRS Ltd is committed to seeking out and retaining the finest talent to ensure top business growth and performance. Diversity management benefits individuals, teams, our company as a whole, and our customers. We recognise that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experience and characteristics to their work. We value such diversity at all levels of the company in all that we do.

GPRS Ltd believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. We strive to create and foster a supportive and understanding environment in which all individuals realise their maximum potential within the company, regardless of their differences. We are committed to employing the best people to do the best job possible. We recognise the importance of reflecting the diversity of our customers and markets in our workforce. The diverse capabilities that reside within our talented workforce, positions GPRS Ltd to anticipate and fulfil the needs of our diverse customers, providing high quality services. GPRS Ltd is diverse along many dimensions. Our diversity encompasses differences in ethnicity, gender, language, age, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, thinking styles, experience and education. We believe that the wide array of perspectives that results from such diversity promotes innovation and business success. Managing diversity makes us more creative, flexible, productive and competitive.

Recruitment

We believe that our employees from many different cultural, linguistic and national backgrounds provide us with the valuable knowledge for understanding complex markets.

Career development and promotion

GPRS Ltd rewards excellence and all employees are promoted on the basis of their performance. All managers are trained in managing diversity to ensure that employees are treated fairly and evaluated objectively.

Community programmes

GPRS Ltd recognises that there are distinct demographic groups that have long been disadvantaged. We recognise that racism, ageism, and other forms of discrimination are problems both for our organisation and society as a whole. GPRS Ltd is committed to tackling cultural stereotypes both within and outside our organisation. We have clear reporting procedures for any type of discrimination or harassment combined with follow-up procedures to prevent future incidents. Copies of these procedures are available on request from enquiries@gprs.uk.com

GPRS Ltd is committed to combating discrimination in the wider community through partnerships with community based groups.

Diversity bodies

Our commitment to diversity is led by our diversity champions who come from all levels of the company. The diversity champions make up a diversity committee which is responsible for ensuring that our diversity policy is articulated in the day to day running and the strategic direction of the company.

Diversity practices

All employees undergo diversity training. Diversity training encompasses raising awareness about issues surrounding diversity and developing diversity management skills GPRS Ltd provides a safe and pleasant environment for our employees. We offer:

• Flexible working time arrangements
• Open communications
• Mentor programmes