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Black Country Business Festival event hosted by George Green LLP:
“Modern Slavery:
Why businesses cannot afford to ignore it!”
The government is looking to get tough on businesses who neglect their obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015!
Organisations, large or small, and regardless of whether they meet the requirements to produce a statement under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, should be aware of modern slavery in order to protect its business both in terms of its workforce and its supply chains.
Anyone responsible for their people and/or supply chain in their respective organisations, including directors, senior HR, recruitment and procurement professionals, irrespective of their industry or sector should attend this event.
Sir David Metcalf, Director of Labour Market Enforcement, does not think businesses currently do enough to tackle the issue, and we are therefore likely to see significant changes in this arena in the near future in a similar way to the provisions against bribery and tax evasion.
FREE TO ATTEND
TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2019 (9:00AM – 12:00PM)
The Hawthorns, West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich
West Midlands B71 4LP
United Kingdom
Book your place today by visiting https://bcbf19.ticketleap.com/modern-slavery-why-businesses-cannot-afford-to-ignore-it/get-there/
Agenda:
9.00 – 9.30am -Registration and networking - breakfast will be available from 9am
9.30 – 11.30am – Presentations to cover issues including:
- Why it is so important that organisations are aware of modern slavery, and why action is about so much more than a ‘tick box’ exercise
- In light of the current economic climate, is combatting modern slavery still an issue for boards, and if so, how can you demonstrate a business case for doing so?
- How effective is the Modern Slavery Act 2015, and the potential changes for businesses arising out of the current review
- How to tackle modern slavery in your supply chains, including the role you play in your customer’s supply chain, and decrease the risk of potential reputational damage
- How to engage your workforce and increase awareness of modern slavery in your workplace, and decrease the risk of potential reputational damage.
11.30 - 12.00pm - Networking
12.00pm - End
Speakers:
Beverley Smith, Employment Partner – George Green LLP
James Bird, Commercial Partner – George Green LLP
Victoria Wilde, National Tactical Advisor - National Crime Agency
Susan Banister, Head of Business Development – Slave-Free Alliance/Hope for Justice