Modern Slavery Statement

Stedmans Hospitality is a proudly Australian-owned and operated business that specialises in delivering outsourced hospitality staffing solutions across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. We proudly present our inaugural Modern Slavery Statement, which is crafted in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2018 and embodies our dedication to transparency and ethical integrity.

More Than Compliance:

Our Ethical Commitment We are committed to creating a future where our business operations and supply chains are managed with ethical integrity, and we can influence our partners to share our commitment. Stedmans is a champion for the fair treatment of staff and workplace conditions. Our systems are built to drive compliance to empower our people and foster better rights for the workforce. Our focus extends beyond risk assessment to actively cultivating an environment that is intolerant of modern slavery by living the values that are underpinned within the Act.

Adaptive Supply Chain Compliance Management:

Stedmans expects our suppliers and their supply chains to comply with the Act. Our supply chain is a collaboration network encompassing trusted partners, ranging from hire equipment suppliers to uniform providers and office necessities.

Communication is vital in our supply chain operations, where we engage in ongoing dialogue with our partners, tailoring our services to meet their needs, addressing requests, and integrating our offerings to meet the demands of our industry whilst complying with Australian Standards.

We are committed to continuous improvement in supply chain management. This involves monitoring performance, embracing feedback from our partners, adopting innovative technologies, and refining our processes.

Modern Slavery Risk Assessment

Proactive Approach to Unveiling and Mitigating Modern Slavery Risks We are committed to identifying and addressing the risks that we believe provide opportunities for exploitation in our supply chain. Our approach is not just about compliance but about making a genuine difference. Our risk assessment seeks to understand our supplier’s entire supply chain. It considers factors such as the geographic origins of our sourced products, the nature of services we procure, the industries we operate within and the intricacies of our supply chains. Navigating the Challenges in the Hospitality Sector. In the hospitality industry, where our business thrives, we recognise and confront specific challenges:

  • Vulnerability in Labour: We understand that we work in an industry where workers may be deemed at medium risk of exploitation. We are committed to safeguarding their rights and ensuring their fair and dignified work conditions. We mitigate our risk by completing recruitment internally. Our policies, procedures and Code of Conduct have been designed to ensure compliance with all Fair Work Act, monitored regularly and reported monthly to the Board of Directors through a proactive compliance program. Our recruitment, onboarding and timekeeping are all electronic and monitored daily.
  • Complexities of Global Supply Chains: Our supply chains operate in Australia. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our supply chain to ensure that if any third-party suppliers are engaged from outside of Australia, we will work to ensure we are satisfied in their compliance with Modern Slavery legislation. Stedmans Hospitality identifies potential risks through these focused efforts and implements mitigation strategies. Understanding these challenges is the first step towards creating a more ethical, transparent, and responsible business environment.

 

Addressing the Risks

A Robust Framework for Ethical Operations

At Stedmans Hospitality, we actively combat the risks of modern slavery with a suite of policies and procedures designed to uphold our commitment to ethical practices.

Policies and Procedures: Building an Ethical Foundation

  • Supplier reviews: These are conducted on all new and existing suppliers.
  • Induction and Training: These are provided to all employees to ensure they are aware of their rights and expectations and the support they can request.
  • Code of Conduct: Developed to ensure our company cares for our people and our people are aware of their obligations. Included within is our Grievance process.
  • Audits and Assessments: We conduct regular assessments, focusing mainly on high-risk suppliers, with vigilance to ensure compliance and ethical practices.
  • Whistleblowing Policy: We empower our employees and suppliers with a secure and confidential channel to voice concerns, ensuring transparency and accountability in our operations.

Due Diligence and Monitoring: Vigilance in Every Step
  • Risk Assessment: Our journey begins with thorough risk assessments to pinpoint high-risk areas in our supply chain.
  • Monitoring: We engage in ongoing assessments of suppliers.
  • Record-Keeping: We promote transparency by maintaining detailed records of all assessments and actions taken, creating a transparent and accountable trail of our journey.

Through these deliberate and targeted actions, Stedmans Hospitality assesses the risks of modern slavery and takes decisive steps to address them. Our holistic approach reflects our commitment to a world where the dignity of those in our supply chain is respected and protected.

Assessment of Effectiveness in Combatting Modern Slavery

We understand meaningful change is measurable, and our approach to assessing effectiveness is multi-faceted:

  1. Feedback Loops: We believe in the power of dialogue. We solicit regular feedback from suppliers. This feedback provides invaluable insights into the practical aspects and challenges of implementing our policies, allowing us to refine our approach continuously.
  2. Supplier Compliance and Improvement Tracking: We will track improvements and compliance over time for our suppliers. By monitoring changes and trends, we can assess whether our engagement and interventions lead to real and sustained improvements in ethical practices.
  3. Regular Review and Update of Policies: The effectiveness of our actions is also reflected in how our policies evolve. We will regularly review and update our policies and procedures to ensure they align with the best practices, comply, and effectively address modern slavery risks.

 

The Executive Leadership and Board of Directors have approved our Modern Slavery Statement.

Mandy Foley and Nina Gravelis
Stedmans Hospitality

Stedmans Hospitality

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