Understanding the importance
A pivotal member of the 14forty team, our expert Security Advisor Tim Isaac recently attended a webinar titled 'Fight for Fairness' hosted by Guard Pass, the UK’s leading security industry platform for employers and workers. Tim shares his thoughts and learnings from the webinar and how 14forty is working to improve fairness in the security industry.
A core principle running throughout this webinar was the importance of fairness in decision-making processes, highlighting how it impacts trust and organisational integrity. Attendees learned about the legal standards and regulations that govern fairness in the workplace, ensuring compliance and ethical practices and practical strategies were shared on identifying and mitigating unconscious biases that can affect fairness in hiring, promotions, and daily operations. The session underscored the need for inclusive practices that consider diverse perspectives, promoting a more equitable environment.
Real-world examples and case studies illustrated how companies successfully implemented fairness principles, offering actionable insights. Additionally, the session highlighted the importance of engaging all stakeholders, including employees, management, and external partners, to foster a culture of fairness. The webinar concluded with a call to action for continuous assessment and improvement of fairness practices, ensuring they evolve with changing societal and organisational dynamics.
How 14forty fight for fairness
We’re committed to creating a fairer security industry. To create a positive impact in the industry, we pay for our officers’ SIA License (every 3 years) plus any extra legislated training that’s required. Site/contract-specific training is also offered to our officers and full uniform and PPE is provided. 14forty strives to offer a good work-life balance, with an aim to have a 42-hour work week, alongside a range of additional employee add-ons, such as Perks at Work and the Aviva Health Programme.
Our health programme
This benefit provides employees and their families with quick and easy access to one of the UK's largest networks of healthcare professionals, all available from their smartphone or tablet.
The range of confidential free healthcare services available includes:
- Annual health check - a home-based test to help detect issues early and enable employees to manage their health
- Digital GP – quick access to a choice of private doctors at a time that suits
- Mental Health Consultations – early access to a qualified therapist with no wait for an NHS referral
- Nutritional Consultations – tailored advice and diet plans from a nutritionist to improve health and wellbeing
- Second Medical Opinion – an expert opinion from a specialist to offer peace of mind after an initial diagnosis
More ways we support our people
Alongside offering the Aviva health programme, we also provide employees with additional perks to ensure they feel valued and supported at work. We offer employees Perks at Work – an exclusive benefits and wellbeing platform.
Additionally, our Employee Assistance Programme provides employees with a wide range of advice and support on personal and work-related situations that they may need some help or guidance to work through. Colleagues can contact experienced, professional counsellors for free confidential and impartial support 24/7, 365 days a year if they would like to discuss any issue.
Finally, Medicash Compass offers a discounted health cash plan that provides cash back on a wide range of medical treatments; with a small monthly payment, it is a simple, affordable way to cover healthcare costs for employees and their families.
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