Purposes of the processing and the legal basis for the processing
We use information held about you in the following ways:

• To carry out our obligations arising from any contracts we intend to enter into or have entered into between you and us and to provide you with the information and services that you request from us or we think will be of interest to you because it is relevant to your career or to your organisation.
• To provide you with information about other services we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased, been provided with or enquired about.

The core service we offer to our candidates and clients is the introduction of candidates to our clients for the purpose of temporary or permanent engagement. However, our service expands to supporting individuals throughout their career and to supporting businesses’ resourcing needs and strategies.

Our legal basis for the processing of personal data is our legitimate interests, described in more detail below, although we will also rely on contractual obligations to which you are subject, legal obligations and consent for specific uses of data.

We will rely on contractual obligations if we are negotiating or have entered into a placement agreement with you or your organisation or any other contract to provide services to you or receive services from you or your organisation.

We will rely on legal obligation in some cases, where we are required by law or regulation to process your data.

We will in some circumstances rely on consent for particular uses of your data. Where we rely on consent, you will be asked for your express consent. An example of when we will rely on consent as the legal basis for processing your data is when we process your data for marketing purposes.

Our Legitimate Interests
Our legitimate interests in collecting and retaining your personal data is described below:

As a recruitment business and recruitment agency we introduce candidates to clients for permanent employment, temporary worker placements or independent professional contracts. The exchange of personal data of our candidates and our client contact details is a fundamental part of this process.
In order to support our candidates’ career aspirations and our clients’ resourcing needs, we require a database of candidate and client personal data. The database will contain historical information as well as current resourcing requirements.

To maintain, expand and develop our business we need to record the personal data of prospective candidates and client contacts.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Modern slavery can take many forms including trafficking of people, forced labour, servitude and slavery. Diversifying Group is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all our business activities and ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our own business and supply chains. We uphold the highest ethical standards and continuously work towards improving our practices.

Organisational Structure & Supply Chains
Diversifying Group’s principal services include the placement of diverse talent onto Boards and in senior roles within various industry sectors. We also provide training and consultancy services around DEI, primarily to businesses in the UK.

Our supply chain is minimal and solely relates to the operation of our business and services to our clients. While we recognise that we do not control the conduct of every individual and organisation within our supply chain, we expect our clients, suppliers, and other business partners to commit equally to the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Policies
Our policy framework includes several People policies that outline our commitment to addressing modern slavery and human trafficking risks in our business. Relevant policies include:

• Whistleblowing Policy: Provides a mechanism for reporting any concerns related to slavery and human trafficking without fear of retaliation.
• Bullying & Harassment Policy: Ensures all employees are treated with dignity and respect, promoting diversity and zero tolerance for discrimination, victimisation, bullying, or harassment.
• Anti-bribery Policy: Sets out rules and expectations for ethical conduct, which we also expect from our suppliers.

Training
Diversifying Group are expected to comply with all laws, act in accordance with local guidelines and regulations, and to act with integrity and honesty.  We undertake regular review of all our policies including our Modern Slavery Policy.  We ensure staff have access to any additional information and support they may require with regard to human trafficking, forced labour, servitude and slavery.  Training requirements are reviewed as an ongoing exercise and provided as required.

Review and Improve
We periodically review our policies and practices to ensure they are effective and aligned with current laws and best practices.

Conclusion
Diversifying Group remains committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all forms. We will continue to take proactive steps to ensure ethical practices throughout our business and supply chains, dedicated to transparency and accountability.