At Phipps Henson McAllister, we are committed to providing a safe, professional and respectful working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We operate a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and are committed to taking proactive steps to prevent inappropriate behaviour within our workplace and during any work-related activities.
Our commitment extends to our employees, clients, contractors, suppliers and anyone who interacts with our business.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
- Promoting a culture of dignity, respect, equality and professionalism.
- Ensuring employees understand the standards of behaviour expected of them.
- Providing appropriate training and guidance to employees and managers.
- Taking concerns and complaints seriously, investigating them fairly and addressing them promptly.
- Protecting individuals who raise concerns or support investigations from victimisation.
- Regularly reviewing our policies, risk assessments and preventative measures to ensure they remain effective.
Our Expectations
We expect all employees, clients and individuals working with Phipps Henson McAllister to behave professionally and respectfully at all times.
Sexual harassment, including unwanted sexual comments, inappropriate conduct, unwelcome physical contact, sexual advances or inappropriate electronic communications, will not be tolerated.
These expectations apply within our offices, during client meetings, at business events, work-related social occasions and through electronic communications.
Reporting Concerns
Anyone who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment involving Phipps Henson McAllister is encouraged to raise their concerns with a Director or an appropriate member of management.
All concerns will be taken seriously, handled sensitively and treated confidentially as far as reasonably possible.
We will ensure that appropriate action is taken where concerns are substantiated and that individuals raising genuine concerns are not subjected to victimisation.
Our Ongoing Commitment
As a professional accountancy practice, we recognise our responsibility to maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect in all our working relationships.
We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported and confident that inappropriate behaviour will be addressed.
Phipps Henson McAllister
Committed to dignity, respect and a workplace free from sexual harassment.
