Question: Does the statement describe training for staff that is specifically geared towards detecting signs of slavery or trafficking?
Answer:
Procurement / purchasing,
Recruitment / HR,
Suppliers,
Training provided - not specified to who
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Walk Free
MSA training (revised)
2021
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updated over 1 year ago by Peter Wallace

'EMPLOYEE TRAINING

This year, our sourcing team conducted targeted employee training to those groups classified as of as of a higher risk of encountering modern slavery, and considered critical in our

response.

The key outcomes of this training were:

• Defining modern slavery and its forms

• Explanation of the Modern Slavery Act

• Myer’s modern slavery risks and roadmap

• Due diligence and actions taken by Myer to mitigate these risks

• Employees role in achieving the roadmap

• Signs and red flags of modern slavery

• Practical advice on what to do if modern slavery is suspected' - 10

'Bespoke training

In order to address the risks outlined in our risk assessment, employees with a higher degree of responsibility as to our areas of risk were prioritised for target modern slavery training, this was in addition to general Modern Slavery training. During the reporting period, we trained 79% of priority employees from our merchandise buying, procurement, and supply chain and recruitment departments.' - 10

Merchandise training centred on the role buyer’s play in ensuring their sourcing and purchasing practices are in line with business expectations, which includes ensuring that critical paths consider the impacts on suppliers, safeguard on time delivery and minimise pressure on factories. In addition, training explored common human rights issues affecting the manufacturing industry today, including case studies on modern slavery in developed economies, and reported issues in cotton production and cobalt manufacturing as examples. In addition, an online merchandise hub was created to provide an additional education tool for buyers to source information on sourcing practices, and common questions on our modern slavery program and risk register.

Training for those within procurement, supply chain and recruitment roles focused on risks associated with complex supply chains in both Australia and overseas, subcontracting, and the exploitation of migrant workers in Australia in industries typically associated with these departments

such as cleaning, security etc.

 

Internal training. - 10

'Ongoing training to business employees', statement indicates some form of annual training. - 10, 14

Unclear if this targeted training is mandatory.

'All employees must undertake mandatory periodic online refresher training on the Code of Conduct.', but this is not indicated to be explicitly geared towards modern slavery issues. - 4, 8

Peter Wallace.....2022-12-01 05:19:33 UTC