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with Alexi Boyd, broadcaster, advocate and small business owner.
Date: 18 February 2020
Did you know in 2018 the Modern Slavery Act came into affect for all businesses over $100M profit? It means they must report on the people and materials in their supply chains to prove they are not involved in what’s termed modern slavery. Whether it be working conditions, where your raw materials come from, or worse, it’s not something any business needs on their record.
So, it may not relevant to us now but we in small business know it won’t be long before this piece of legislation is coming for us too.
But what if I told you that you can opt in? Having this tick of approval might help you get that lucrative corporate or govt contract. Or really prove you’re as socially conscious as you claim. So understanding and mitigating the risks in your supply chain is ethically important.
So what is the 2018 Modern Slavery Act, the process for reporting and how is it now and into the future going to affect small businesses in Australia? Stephen and Sarah Morse already have decades of experience in this industry, some not so positive but are putting all of this into supporting businesses to understand the Act, be compliant and decrease their exposure to the Modern Slavery trade.
Welcome to the show Stephen & Sarah.
Topics we’ll be covering:
To find out more go to their website: www.unchained.net.au
Sarah Morse, Founder and Director
With over twenty years of global leadership experience, Sarah’s work draws upon lessons learnt while leading teams in humanitarian work internationally, and as a cancer nurse in Australia.
Since the age of 17, when she visited Africa for the first time, Sarah has learned life's richest lessons from some of the world's poorest people. She is passionate about combatting modern slavery, having worked with survivors of human trafficking in Spain.
Dr Stephen Morse, Founder and CEO
With over twenty-five years' global leadership experience, Stephen brings an engaging and refreshing perspective to fight against modern slavery.
Known for his depth of insight, unique perspective and engaging presence, Stephen draws upon lessons learnt from his practical experience as a leader, and also his work in academic research on the socio-economic dynamics that undergird modern slavery. He also uses his cross-cultural leadership experience to help develop critical skills in a global marketplace.
Unchained Business Services
Unchained was founded by Stephen and Sarah in 2018. They inspire Australian companies to leaders in combatting modern slavery through their keynotes and masterclasses, and through the Readiness Framework, where they help companies to implement the Modern Slavery Act. Through this postive engagement, Stephen and Sarah encourage companies to go beyond compliance, to invest in those communities where slavery exists.
Profits from Unchained will go towards supporting the work of social enterprises that are part of the Freedom Business Alliance. These businesses train and employ modern slavery survivors in skills that are ethical, marketable and transferable.
Unchained have a team of specialists in supply chain management and procurement to help your small business identify the risk of modern slavery in your supply chain and operations, and develop an improvement strategy that will make you more competitve in the market, and attrative to an emerging purpose-led workforce.
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