• Applies to employees, contractors, applicants, trainees, and agency staff.
• We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation.
• Decisions are based on merit, skills, and business needs.

We follow the Equality Act 2010. Protected characteristics include:

• Directors: own this policy and review outcomes.
• Managers: run fair processes and address issues early.
• Everyone: treat colleagues and clients with respect and report concerns.

• Use clear, skills-based job criteria and structured interviews.
• Advertise roles fairly and avoid biased wording.
• Assess candidates against the same criteria and record decisions briefly.
• Offer reasonable adjustments during hiring and employment.
• Provide fair access to training, feedback, and progression.

• Pay based on role, skills, and market rates.
• Support flexible working where the role allows.
• Review policies to remove unfair barriers (e.g., caring responsibilities, part-time work).

• Harassment or bullying is not accepted in any form.
• Raise concerns to a director at hello@technophobia.uk or follow our Complaints Policy.
• We handle issues promptly, fairly, and with confidentiality where possible.

• Provide adjustments to remove barriers in recruitment and work.
• Examples: adapted equipment, flexible hours, alternative formats, remote options.
• We review adjustments regularly with the person involved.

• Keep short records of hiring and promotion decisions.
• Use anonymous feedback to spot issues and improve.
• We only gather diversity data where proportionate and lawful.

• Choose suppliers on merit. We expect fair, non-discriminatory practice.
• Raise concerns with suppliers and change approach if needed.

• Brief new starters on this policy.
• Refresh guidance when laws or risks change.

Questions or requests for adjustments?

Technophobia Ltd · Company No. 14898332 · VAT GB 495 7043 58
13B Devonshire Road Industrial Estate, Millom, LA18 4JS, United Kingdom
+44 1229 774591 • hello@technophobia.uk