WE BELIEVE IN Equality and Diversity.

BOLT Salons is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive culture within our brand and amongst our workforce, we take an active stance in opposing all forms of discrimination.

Our aim is to ensure that all employees, clients and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our organisation is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected, valued and able to give their best as a result.

Employment 

We recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce, when recruiting we will take steps  to ensure that;

- We endeavour to recruit from the widest pool of candidates.

- Employment opportunities are open and accessible to all on the basis of their individual qualities an merit

- Where appropriate, positive action measures are taken to attract applicants especially from those unrepresented in the workforce.

All employees, no matter whether they are part-time, full-time, or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. When VHS selects candidates for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit, it will be on the basis of their aptitude and ability.

All employees will be given help and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilise their unique talents. Therefore, the skills and resources of our organisation will be fully utilised and we will maximise the efficiency of our whole workforce.

BOLT Salons pledge;

- To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all team members are recognised and valued.

- To create a working environment that promotes dignity and respect for every employee and client.

- To not tolerate any form of intimidation, bullying, or harassment, and to discipline those that breach this policy.

- To make training, development, and progression opportunities available to all staff.

- To promote equality in the workplace.

- To encourage anyone who feels they have been subject to discrimination to raise their concerns so we can apply corrective measures.

- To encourage employees to treat everyone with dignity and respect

- To regularly review all our employment practices and procedures so that fairness is maintained at all times.

Our Client's

BOLT is committed to meeting the need of its diverse clients and we will take steps to identify the needs of our community and develop policies and procedures accordingly. We aim to ensure that the services we provide are accessible to all. We will take into account in particular, the needs of disabled clients including people with mental health problems and clients who are unable to communicate effectively in English, including those who are deaf. We will consider whether particular groups are predominant within our client base and devise appropriate policies / procedures to meet their needs. 

This policy reinforces our commitment to providing equality and fairness to all in our employment and for our client’s and not provide less favourable facilities or treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, religion or belief, or sex and sexual orientation. 

Our Industry

BOLT identifies that training in certain hair types including Afro hair is not included in current National Vocational Qualifications. Our aim is to lobby this issue until it is changed and a more diverse learning culture is adopted by all training providers and education bodies providing hairdressing qualifications. We recognise the underrepresentation of Afro hair services within Wales, utilising our salons as education hubs, we will provide education workshops promoting a fair and diverse learning opportunity in all hair types. We will host specialists is Afro hair and invite local salons to educate themselves in this hair type including education in cultural appropriation for certain styling techniques .

BOLT will inform all employees that an equality and diversity policy is in operation and that they are obligated to comply with its requirements and promote fairness in the workplace. The policy will also be drawn to the attention of training providers, exterior education partners and job applicants. 

Our policy will be monitored and reviewed  to ensure that equality and diversity is continually promoted in the workplace.

We are opposed to all forms of discrimination.

Sincerely, 

Samuel Carpenter & Laura Wallis

Co-Directors

BOLT HAIR SALONS