ACS Assessor Guide - Security Industry Authority

ACS Assessor GuideSection 4 – Criterion Specific Guidelines: Criteria 66.1 An SIA Approved Contractor can demonstrate that it manages its human resources through clear policies and procedures.6.1.10 A defined policy relating to equality and diversity exists which is implemented and communicated.Clarification:Diversity is more than ‘equal opportunities’ as it requires positive action. All organisationsare required demonstrate they understand and comply with Equalities legislation. There is astatutory requirement for all organisations to provide a copy, to all employees, of a companyspecific equality and diversity procedure that meet minimum requirements. This procedureshould be followed.Additional information on good practice in the contents of an equality and diversityprocedure can be obtained on www.bis.gov.uk or www.businesslink.gov.uk . ACAS isalso a useful source of information, particularly on the new Equalities Act (2010)www.acas.org.ukThe Equality and Human Rights Commission provides detailed information about thestatutory requirements relating to equality, together with good advice and links to otherrelevant organisations. The link is: www.equalityhumanrights.comIt is possible that there may not be a specific equality and diversity procedure, but acollection of policies such as Equal Opportunities, harassment, etc. that together promotediversity. The assessor will need to satisfy themselves that these meet the overall minimumstatutory requirement.Organisations should be able to demonstrate that people are treated fairly, and that policiesand procedures are effectively implemented, communicated and understood at all levels.Good practice: Organisations may wish to consider offering diversity training. The organisation could directly solicit feedback on the way employees are treated, andmonitor this over time. Positive recruitment practices for example for people with disabilities.Linkages with other Indicators:2.4.4 All procedures are regularly reviewed.7.1.1 Leaders can demonstrate, relevant to sector, knowledge of the legislative framework,common law, working practice, and industry standards/codes of practice.7.3.1 Leaders have developed a set of high values or codes of ethics that are implementedthroughout the organisation.9.3.1 The regular review of performance against key employee performance indicators.9.4.1 The regular review of performance against responses from employee opiniongathering.135The contents of this publication are copyright ©2013 Security Industry Authority, all rights reserved. No part of the contents may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means without prior written permission of the copyright owner.