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As an employer
3i’s staff are fundamental to the success of its business.
Accordingly, one of 3i’s core values is to respect its staff and
their needs.
Employees are organised in small teams and an environment of
co-operation is encouraged to ensure the highest standards of
integrity and professionalism.
In accordance with 3i’s core values, individual consultation
with employees on matters affecting them, and fair and open
communication, are a high priority. Periodically, internal
communication surveys of employees are conducted for 3i by
independent researchers.
3i has comprehensive behaviour policies to help ensure that
employees treat their colleagues and others with courtesy and
respect.
3i also has a whistle blowing policy setting out procedures for
staff to raise in confidence matters of concern, for an appropriate
and independent investigation of such matters and, where necessary,
for follow-up action.
3i’s employment policies are described in more detail in the Directors’
report.
Health and safety
3i recognises that the promotion of health and safety at work is an
essential function of staff and management at all levels. In an
endeavour to achieve high standards, appropriate policies and
procedures have been put in place. These policies and procedures
are the responsibility of Michael Queen, the Finance Director.
The purpose of 3i’s health and safety policy is to enable all
members of 3i’s staff to go about their everyday business at 3i’s
offices in the expectation that they can do so safely and without
risk to their health. 3i imposes rigorous standards on its staff
and subcontractors and endeavours to ensure that the health, safety
and welfare of its employees, visitors, customers, subcontractors’
staff and the general public are not compromised.
3i’s objective is not to have any reportable accidents or
incidents. During the year to 31 March 2004, no reportable
accidents or incidents occurred under UK Health and Safety
regulations and no reportable accidents or incidents occurred under
similar regulations outside the UK.
3i’s health and safety procedures are independently reviewed
annually. As a member of Tommy’s Pregnancy Accreditation Programme,
3i complies with criteria for pregnancy management, geared towards
creating a positive environment for parents-to-be in the
workplace.
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