BIOAXIS Healthcare’s Environmental Protection
At BIOAXIS Healthcare we have a dedicated environmental protection policy and encourage all our staff to actively contribute to it.
All our stationary and office supplies are where possible recycled material and chlorine free, rainforest friendly paper. We believe in electronic communication very much in this day and age and try to cut down on all unnecessary marketing or promotional printing. Our newly launche website contains all the information you need about our services and the informative brochures are readily available for download.
Travelling by plane is limited to absolute necessary meetings, we prefer teleconferencing and all the available online communication and presentation tools. Our yearly conference attendance is also limited to a certain number per person.
When it comes to transportation, everyone is encouraged to use public transport and we are proud supporters of the London Cycle Scheme (http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/), which provides tax free bikes to our employees. Our HCP network travels to appointments by train where possible thus minimizing the use of cars and our carbon footprint.
Recycling office waste is high on the agenda and all our offices around Europe comply with local regulations ensuring that we do not harm the environment. Since 2008 we run a waste management campaign “Yellow bin” educating all HCPs we work with and the patients they visit about the importance of correct disposal of medical equipment (needles, medication bottles and packaging). Every patient is provided a yellow bin where medical and biological waste is collected at home, which is picked up by our dedicated network at arranged times and disposed correctly.
Diversity & equality policy statement
At BIOAXIS Healthcare we are committed to creating meaningful change in the communities we serve through our community development activities and investing, support of arts and culture programming and environmental initiatives.
Our board of directors provides oversight of the company's affairs and constantly works to improve and build on the company's strong corporate governance practices.
Our management processes, structures and policies help ensure compliance with laws and regulations and provide clear lines of sight for decision-making and accountability. These disciplines, though, together represent just one dimension of governance. The other dimension is our corporate culture. Our corporate culture must be championed by leaders and sustained by every employee.
As we work to serve our customers, clients, and communities, and generate returns for our shareholders, we understand that success is only meaningful when it is achieved the right way, with the right values. Our commitment to this principle is the key to sustaining public trust and confidence in our company, and the key to our long-term success.
Our policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide diversity and equality to all in employment, irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.All employees, whether part time, full time or temporary, will be treated fairly and equally.Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability.
BIOAXIS Healthcare is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Our employment policy aims to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job and that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion or religious belief, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other grounds which are unjustifiable in terms of equality.
All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.
Our commitment
- Every employee is entitled to a working environment which promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated
- The commitment to diversity and equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense
- Breaches of our diversity and equality policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings
- This policy is fully supported by senior management and has been agreed with trade unions and employee representatives (insert details if appropriate)
- The policy will be monitored and reviewed annually
- Implementation (include brief details of what will happen, how the policy will be monitored and reviewed over time)
The law
- This policy will be implemented within the framework of the relevant legislation, which includes:
- Equal Pay Act 1970 (Equal Value Amendment 1984)• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (Gender Reassignment Regulations 1999)
- Race Relations Act 1976• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- The Protection from Harassment Act 1997
- Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000
- Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003
- Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
- Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
- Disability Discrimination Act 2005
- Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
Responsibilities
The Senior HR Business Partner for BIOAXIS Healthcare Ltd. is responsible for ensuring that the company adheres to Managing Diversity across the business. All recruitment, promotion, disciplinary and dismissal matters are channelled through the HR Manager. This ensures parity and consistency in dealing with individuals and that as an organisation we adhere to effective equal opportunities practices.
Business Centre Responsibility
Within each BIOAXIS Healthcare branch the Branch Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Employment Policies and Procedures for Temporary employees are understood and adhered to by all members of the team.
Promotion & Career development
BIOAXIS Healthcare, where possible, will offer promotional and career development opportunities for existing employees.
Policies, agreements, rules and practices regarding selection for promotion and personal
development shall avoid discrimination.
When opportunities for promotions and training are advertised, this will be done in such a way as not to discriminate against, exclude or disproportionately reduce the number of applicants from particular groups. In some circumstances such opportunities may not always be advertised, but in all cases, the selection criteria will be those required for proper performance of the job without discrimination. Criteria used in appraisal assessments will avoid discrimination and appraisers will not discriminate in their application.
