Equality & Diversity Policy

This policy describes Redsoft's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion. It applies to every person working for, with or on behalf of Redsoft Software and Consultancy Ltd ("Redsoft", "we", "us"), including directors, employees, contractors, consultants, interns and agency workers.

We are committed to eliminating discrimination, promoting equal opportunity, and fostering a culture in which difference is valued and talent is allowed to flourish.

Every person engaged with Redsoft is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity, equality and respect. We will not tolerate unlawful or unfair discrimination — direct, indirect, by association or by perception — on the basis of any protected characteristic under the UK Equality Act 2010:

• age
• disability
• gender reassignment
• marriage and civil partnership
• pregnancy and maternity
• race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation

We also do not tolerate unjustifiable discrimination on the basis of work pattern — including part-time, fixed-term or flexible-working arrangements.

This policy applies to all conduct in the course of work for Redsoft. That includes the office, client sites, remote work, meetings, work-related social events and any online channels used to carry out or represent Redsoft's work.

Every person covered by this policy has personal responsibility for observing it. Directors and anyone involved in recruitment, promotion, training or day-to-day team management carry an additional responsibility to actively uphold it.

Selection for employment, engagement or promotion at Redsoft is made on the basis of aptitude, skills and potential. Job descriptions and person specifications focus on what is genuinely required for the role, and shortlisting and interview processes are designed to be objective and consistent.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to removing unnecessary barriers in our hiring process. We will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and for candidates with other access requirements at any stage of recruitment.

We encourage and support every team member to develop their skills and progress in their career. Access to training, mentoring and progression opportunities is offered on the basis of merit and development needs — never on the basis of a protected characteristic.

From time to time, we ask our team to take part in training that supports the principles of this policy, including awareness of unconscious bias and respectful communication.

Pay, benefits and other terms of engagement are reviewed regularly to ensure fairness and equality of treatment. We provide equal pay for equal work and will investigate and correct any unjustified disparity brought to our attention.

Harassment, bullying, intimidation and victimisation in any form are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Harassment is unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic that has the purpose or effect of violating an individual's dignity, or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

It is the impact on the recipient — not the intention of the person behaving that way — that determines whether harassment has occurred.

If you believe you have experienced or witnessed behaviour that breaches this policy, we encourage you to raise it as soon as possible. Where you feel able, consider an informal conversation with the person involved or with a director. If that is not appropriate, you can raise a formal concern by writing to hello@redsoft.uk.

All concerns will be treated in confidence, taken seriously and investigated promptly and fairly. Anyone raising a genuine concern in good faith will not be penalised or treated less favourably for doing so.

We expect the same standards of equality and respect from and towards our clients, suppliers and partners. Where behaviour by a third party breaches the principles of this policy, we will act to protect our team and, where necessary, end the engagement.

Any breach of this policy will be taken seriously. Depending on the circumstances, it may lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or engagement. Individuals may also be personally legally liable for acts of unlawful discrimination.

The directors of Redsoft Software and Consultancy Ltd are responsible for this policy. It is reviewed at least annually and updated as required to reflect legal changes and operational experience. This policy is provided for guidance and does not form part of any contract of employment or engagement.