Fantasy Prints – Diversity and Inclusion Policy
1. Policy Statement
At Fantasy Prints, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a thriving, innovative, and sustainable business. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all employees, job applicants, contractors, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders across all areas of our operations. It also reflects the standards we expect from our partners and those who represent us.
3. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to:
- Promoting Equality: Treating all individuals with fairness, dignity, and respect, and ensuring equal access to opportunities.
- Valuing Difference: Embracing the diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
- Zero Tolerance for Discrimination: Not tolerating any form of discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
- Inclusive Recruitment and Progression: Ensuring our recruitment, selection, development, and promotion processes are free from bias and provide equal opportunity to all.
- Accessible Work Environment: Providing a working environment that supports the needs of all employees, including those with disabilities or long-term conditions.
- Flexible Working: Supporting a culture that embraces flexible working practices wherever possible, to promote work-life balance and inclusion.
- Leadership Accountability: Holding our leadership team accountable for driving inclusion and modelling inclusive behaviours throughout the organisation.
4. Suppliers and Partners
We expect our suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage them to adopt inclusive practices and policies that reflect these values.
5. Monitoring and Reporting
We will monitor our workforce diversity, employee engagement, and feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of our inclusion efforts. We will take appropriate action where gaps or issues are identified.
6. Training and Awareness
We provide training and resources to ensure all employees understand the importance of diversity and inclusion, and how to play their part in building an inclusive culture.
7. Raising Concerns
All employees are encouraged to speak up if they witness or experience behaviour that goes against this policy. Concerns will be taken seriously and handled confidentially, without fear of retaliation.
8. Review and Accountability
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to ensure it remains relevant and effective. The Directors of Fantasy Prints are ultimately responsible for ensuring that this policy is implemented and upheld across the business.
9. Approval and Publication
This Diversity and Inclusion Policy has been approved by the Board of Directors and is publicly available to employees and stakeholders.
