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Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment
Pro-Force are delighted to report that they are the first Seasonal Worker Scheme operator to complete the Stronger Together Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment audit process. The audit confirmed Pro-Force’s Responsible Recruitment Toolkit (RRT) self-assessment score of 97%.“The Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment findings demonstrated Pro-Force's proactive management of all aspects of the SWS, as well as the recruitment process more widely, mature management systems across all standards of responsible recruitment and multiple examples of proactive collaboration with multi-stakeholders to drive improvements.”The Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment has been developed through the Seasonal Worker Scheme Taskforce (of which Pro-Force is a member of the governance committee) and is backed by all Aldi, Asda, Coop, Lidl, M&S, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose and SEDEX.Developed by Stronger Together with Taskforce member input (representing all supply chain stakeholders), the audit has two key stages:Self-assessment: Scheme Operators complete the common Self-Assessment and share this with growers and other interested parties to demonstrate the management controls in place, as well as with Stronger Together to scope the independent assessment Independent assessment (including Scheme Operator, source country and on-farm): this assessment enables Scheme Operators to independently verify their progress in implementing responsible recruitment good practice steps, and includes a due diligence review in a source country of recruitment practices and workers' ongoing experience once placed on-farm.In June 2023 Pro-Force’s Compliance team completed the RRT self-assessment. In July, the appointed Stronger Together auditor travelled to Kyrgyzstan to observe a Pro-Force recruitment event and conduct confidential worker interviews. Upon return to the UK, this was followed by two further visits to Pro-Force Head Office to inspect central policies and procedures and interview senior management. Visits to client sites to conduct further confidential worker interviews also took place over two days. Elements of operations that were assessed included:No forced labour & no child labourNo recruitment fees are chargedJob information is accurate and transparent & all workers are properly recruited and onboardedRegular work is offered and working time is not excessiveWork conditions, accommodation and transport are safe and hygienicAccess to remedy is ensured and a worker-centred culture is promotedOf course, there are highlighted points for Pro-Force to work on. For example, continuing to educate workers about unscrupulous 3rd party individuals and organisations (outside of the supply chain) offering bogus services which purport to either speed up or enhance the visa / work placement process. Work will be done to further clarify the process around reclaiming income tax and continue to drive higher standards in worker accommodation.In 2019 Pro-Force led the way by mandating 32 hours’ per week minimum pay for Seasonal Worker Scheme workers, and is pleased to see this is now adopted as a scheme rule. Pro-Force sees the Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment audit as a pleasing reflection of its achievements to date, however, reconfirms its commitment to continuously work to improve worker welfare standards.If you are a client and wish to view the RRPA audit, please contact either James Mallick (Compliance Director) jamesmallick@pro-force.co.uk or Sam Zubaidi (Compliance Manager) sam.zubaidi@pro-force.co.uk. More information about the Seasonal Worker Scheme Taskforce can be found here.
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2024 Seasonal Worker Scheme Recruitment Underway
October 2023 saw the start of our recruitment for the coming 2024 season. Our trip to Kyrgyzstan included:A meeting with the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic to further develop our cooperation agreement;A meeting with the British Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission;4 days of recruitment events.This was followed by a recruitment event in Kazakhstan.James Mallick (Compliance Director) and Max Savchenko (SWS Manager) meeting with the Center for Employment of Citizens Abroad under the Ministry of Labor, Social Security and Migration of the Kyrgyz RepublicMembers of the Pro-Force Seasonal Worker Scheme team who hosted the one-to-one interviews.We're very excited to be continuing with the Seasonal Worker Scheme and developing our strong relationships in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
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Pro-Force Completes Charity Walk
Pro-Force recently completed a walk for the Grupo Bimbo Global Race charity. For each registration, the company donates 20 slices of bread to local food banks from all the countries where they operate. The aim is to help the charity to donate more than 6 million slices of bread worldwide. Members of the Pro-Force team didn’t just complete the walk, they went above and beyond! Having signed up to do 3 kilometres for the walk, they ended up walking 14km! Along the way, they had a lively encounter with the local wildlife, thank goodness Mihai was there to save the day! We’re very proud to support charities in the UK and around the world as part of our commitment to support our community.
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Pro-Force Welcomes Uzbek Government and International Organization for Migration (IOM) Delegation
Hosting the IOM and Uzbek GovernmentIt was a pleasure to host a delegation from the Uzbekistan Government and the IOM last week, providing them with an opportunity to speak with Uzbek citizens in the UK on the Seasonal Worker Scheme and understand more about the work and conditions. Our site visits with APS, Tangmere and The Summer Berry Company were absolutely fantastic and showcased some wonderful UK produce, as well as really high-quality worker welfare practices.
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Pro-Force delighted to attend People Plus Job Fair
Pro-Force was pleased to be invited to a recent People Plus job fair in Sittingbourne. Alicia and Justyna from the Maidstone office did an excellent job representing Pro-Force; providing information about Pro-Force and the sectors we operate in, helping candidates sign up to our system so that they can be contacted with opportunities, and ensuring there was a steady supply of biscuits!In total, we saw more than 30 candidates and were able to register a significant number over the following days. We were delighted to be invited back to the next People Plus job fair and are looking forward to developing the relationship further and meeting even more brilliant candidates.
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Pro-Force Informs House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee
Last week our Compliance Director, James Mallick, gave evidence to the House of Lords Horticultural Sector Committee about the Seasonal Worker Scheme. Hopefully the session clearly set out the good work done by both operators and the horticulture industry, that the majority of workers have a good experience and brought some much-needed balance to the discussion.The session covered some key topics including:- Our role as Scheme Operators (Sponsors);- Our experience and evidence of worker experience;- Our recruitment processes;- Fraudulent activity in the scheme;- Demand for labour;- Our suggestions on how to improve the scheme.The session can be watched here.
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Migration Advisory Committee Enquiry Launched
We were in Kyrgyzstan last week for what will probably be our final recruitment event of 2023. Representatives from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) secretariat were also in Bishkek to attend the event and speak to prospective seasonal workers and other stakeholders. They are gathering information as part of their review of the Seasonal Worker route.Their call for evidence is live should you wish to contribute https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/seasonal-worker-visa-inquiry-call-for-evidenceOur event was attended by Hayley Gauntlett as part of our Stronger Together Responsible Recruitment Progress Assessment.
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Pro-Force Publishes 2022 Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force are delighted to announce that our 2022 Modern Slavery statement is now live on our website.In the statement, we summarise the steps we’ve taken to mitigate and eradicate modern slavery from our supply chain in 2022, for example:Strengthening existing relationships and forming new relationships with governments in source countriesFurther investment into and continued promotion of the Just Good Work appContinuing to publish the results of our SWS worker surveysExpanding the Compliance team to include a Compliance OfficerCarrying out 97% of our recruitment directlyDeveloping pre-departure orientation training with International Organisation for Migration (IOM)Furthermore, we outline the work we plan to do in 2023, to include:Working with the consultancy, Practical Ethics, to augment Pro-Force’s internal audit process to be in line with current best practiceRecruiting further Compliance staff, to bring the team to four – Compliance Director, Compliance Manager and Compliance Officer x2. This will enable us to further the proactive and preventative work we do to spot signs of and mitigate potential exploitation.Continue to develop pre-departure orientation training with IOMWe dedicate ourselves to lead the industry for Compliance, hence, we will strive to always implement best practice and commit the necessary resources to achieve this.We look forward to working together with key stakeholders in the industry to fight against Modern Slavery.
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Multi-lingual Seasonal Worker video launched
Pro-Force has created a new video informing seasonal workers about their employment rights and what to expect on UK farms, which is now subtitled into another 10 languages. The video has been gifted to the GLAA so it can be used by the entire industry.An English version of the film was released earlier this month, with subtitles now available in Bulgarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Nepalese, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Tajik, Ukrainian, and Uzbek.Seasonal workers describe their experiences of the scheme, how they were recruited, what a normal working day involves, how they are paid, their accommodation, and what they do in their spare time.The video was created by Pro-Force and has received ongoing support from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and the Work Rights Centre, an independent charity specialising in providing advice to migrant workers about their employment rights. You can watch all 11 versions of the video below.· English · Bulgarian· Indonesian· Kazakh· Nepalese· Polish· Romanian· Russian· Tajik· Ukrainian· UzbekGLAA Head of Prevention and Partnerships Frank Hanson said: “From the outset, it was always really important for us that the finished product was available in a range of relevant languages. Workers will now be able to watch the video with subtitles in either their own language or one which they should be able to easily understand.“We all want seasonal workers to have a positive experience of working in UK agriculture and this video combined with other interventions will support them from the start of their employment journey right through to when they return home.“I hope the video will prove to be an invaluable resource for workers for not just the remainder of the season, but in future years as well.”
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Tackling Recruitment Scams
Recruitment scams and employment fraud are an issue across the UK and the world, ranging from organised criminal activity to misleading advertising. They affect job seekers from all walks of life, different nationalities and are prevalent in many sectors.Last week our Compliance Director, James Mallick, spoke at The Global Forum for Responsible Recruitment in New York about how the issue is affecting the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme.You can watch the session here.To learn more about Pro-Force’s action to tackle phishing and job scams, click here, you can also read more on the Action Fraud and UK Gov websites.
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Pro-Force Achieve Business Partner Status with Responsible Recruitment Toolkit
Pro-Force are delighted to announce that we have achieved Business Partner status with Responsible Recruitment Toolkit (RRT).This further demonstrates our commitment to achieving the position of #1 for Compliance in our sector. We will never rest on our laurels, and will always strive to implement best practice.Achieving this status highlights that, for example:A senior manager has recently attended Introduction to Responsible Recruitment training with RRTPro-Force have developed, implemented and annually reviews a policy on Responsible RecruitmentA senior manager has been appointed with overall responsibility for implementing the business Responsible Recruitment Policy in our operations and supply chainPro-Force achieved 98% in the RRT self-assessment ChecklistPro-Force has an established management system and training programme in place to ensure key staff are aware of their responsibilities to address recruitment risks, including ensuring no recruitment fees are charged to workers, no child labour, transparent recruitment, opportunity and treatment are fair, equal and dignified, effective labour supply due diligence and how to act appropriately where these have been identifiedPro-Force regularly conducts pro-active checks for indicators of exploitationFor further information on our Business Partner status with RRT, please view the relevant page on the RRT website.We will continue to assess ourselves against the most stringent of standards, and report our progress when possible.
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Seasonal workers share experiences of UK farms in new video
Pro-Force have collaborated with the Gangmaster and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) to develop an educational video for applicants to the Season Worker Scheme.Seasonal workers from across the world have spoken about working on UK farms in a new video designed to increase awareness of employment rights for those arriving in the country for the first time. The film is part of a package of measures to better protect and educate workers and ensure that their expectations of seasonal agricultural work are matched by the reality. Workers discuss how they were recruited for the scheme and explain that they did not have to pay any job-finding fees before starting work. They explain to viewers what a normal working day involves, how they are paid, their accommodation, and what they do in their spare time. The video ends with workers giving advice to those coming to the UK on the scheme about what to expect. Workers can watch the film in English, with versions subtitled into Bulgarian, Indonesian, Kazakh, Nepali, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Tajik, Ukrainian and Uzbek. The finished product is now being distributed by the sponsors to the countries in which they are recruiting this year. The video was created by Pro-Force and has received ongoing support from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) and the Work Rights Centre, an independent charity specialising in providing advice to migrant workers about their employment rights. You can watch the English version in full here.GLAA Head of Prevention and Partnerships Frank Hanson said: “We saw an opportunity to support the scheme operators and to build an alliance protecting workers and businesses against the threat of labour exploitation. “Seasonal workers understandably have their own expectations about what working on farms in the UK will be like. In a small number of cases, those expectations are not met by reality. “By creating a video in which they hear directly from seasonal workers of their own nationality, we hope that some of their key questions are answered before they decide to join the scheme. “The Just Good Work app, along with other GLAA resources, will also give them extra reassurance once they arrive in the UK.” James Mallick, Compliance and Implementation Director at Pro-Force, said: “Providing open source access to information is vital in helping migrant workers make informed choices. We hope this video helps achieve those aims and supports other worker education projects like the Just Good Work app and the work being done by the International Organisation for Migration.” Dr Dora-Olivia Vicol, CEO of the Work Rights Centre, said: “As the number and diversity of seasonal workers is increasing, good information about workers' rights is more important than ever. “It's great to see a resource that answers some of their most pressing concerns, and that sends a clear message that UK authorities, visa operators, and charities are there to support them.”
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Pro-Force Achieve Stronger Together – Business Partner Advanced Status
Pro-Force are delighted to announce that we have achieved Business Partner – Advanced status with Stronger Together (S2G).Foremost, this demonstrates our commitment to achieving the position of #1 for Compliance in our sector. We will never rest on our laurels, and will always strive to implement best practice.Achieving this status highlights that, for example:A senior manager has recently attended Advanced Tackling Modern Slavery in UK Business training with S2GPro-Force have developed, implemented and annually reviews Hidden Labour ExploitationA senior manager has been appointed with overall responsibility for implementing the business Hidden Labour Exploitation Policy in our operations and supply chainPro-Force achieved 94% in the Labour Provider Implementation Interactive ChecklistPro-Force has an established management system and training programme in place to ensure key staff are aware of their responsibilities to address Hidden Labour Exploitation risks, including how to spot the signs of forced labour and hidden labour exploitation at work and how to act appropriately where these have been identifiedPro-Force regularly conducts pro-active checks for indicators of exploitationWe will continue to assess ourselves against the most stringent of standards, and report our progress when possible.Follow this link for more https://www.stronger2gether.org/business-partners/?id=161
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Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of our ongoing work to ensure workers under the Seasonal Worker Scheme have access to accurate and up-to-date information.The forum helped update applicants on the scheme, what to expect in the UK and also featured a live Q&A.
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2022 SWS Associate Survey Results Report
Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business regularly surveyed migrant workers that it recruited for the UK government’s seasonal worker scheme (SWS) in 2022.Pro-Force’s efforts have focused around three surveys: one that asks about the experience during recruitment, one that asks about the working experience, and finally, one upon departure.In summary, the results have been very positive and broadly in line with those from 2021. This is reassuring given the difficulties faced as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, and the higher than usual percentage of new workers recruited. For example, 83.4% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that they were provided with good information during the recruitment process.I was provided with good information during the recruitment for my job in the UK.96.5% either strongly agree or agree that they have a good understanding of their job and what is required of them.I have a good understanding of my job and what is required of me86.9% either strongly agree or agree that they have access to suitable and hygienic kitchen and sanitary facilities in their accommodation.I have access to suitable, hygienic kitchen and sanitary facilities in my accommodationNaturally, there are some learning points to take away. For example, 67.4% of workers either strongly agree or agree that they are provided with enough working hours each week. I feel that I am provided with enough hours each weekPro-Force will be working closely with our clients to ensure that, wherever possible, changes are made to the extent that workers feel like they’re receiving a sufficient number of hours work. Though it is worth nothing that despite Pro-Force having always contractually required growers to ensure workers are offered at least 32 hours every week, workers generally consider a minimum of 40 hours per week to be ‘enough’. Workers on the scheme have a maximum stay of 26 weeks to earn, hence consider every week as vital.Maintenance issues or problems with my accommodation were fixed quicklyWhat’s more, 72.2% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that maintenance issues or problems with their accommodation were fixed quickly. Though Pro-Force has a robust internal auditing process as well as an independent third party audit on accommodation, it will work closely with farming clients to ensure that a higher proportion of workers report feeling satisfied in this respect.I would recommend working with Pro-Force in the UK to a friend.Though pleasingly, 89.4% of workers reported that they would recommend working with Pro-Force in the UK to a friend.In summary, the results of the surveys are pleasing, in that 77%, 82% and 89% of respondents respectively answered either that they strongly agree or agree with the statements in the recruitment, work and departure surveys. Pro-Force never rests on its laurels, hence will continue to work hard to demonstrate that it is the compliance leader of seasonal worker labour providers.
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Safeguarding workers' rights in the UK seasonal worker scheme
Industry and non-profits unite to safeguard workers' rights in the UK seasonal worker scheme Pro-Force is working collaboratively as a member of the Seasonal Workers Scheme Taskforce and member of the governance committee. The Taskforce is working to implement practical actions to help safeguard and ensure access to workers’ rights in the UK Seasonal Workers Scheme. We look forward to continuing to develop best practice for the Seasonal Workers Scheme and many existing collaborative projects designed to help safeguard migrant workers and ensure access to workers’ rights in the UK.In autumn 2022 a series of multi-stakeholder roundtables were held, focussed on developing practical solutions to respond to these risks. As a result of the roundtables, a number of working groups were established and a series of projects were funded by UK Supermarkets with industry input; including regional grower good practice roadshows and toolkit, a common assessment of Scheme Operators, and a multi-language worker-information app, which Scheme Operators have also funded. Pro-Force has supported the Just Good Work app in both 2021 and 2022. Moving forward, the taskforce will progress a range of workstreams focussed on improvements that can be made within the current design of the Seasonal Workers Scheme. These include: improving workers’ access to information and communication; monitoring and improving practices during recruitment as well as on-farm; and, addressing recruitment fees paid by workers and improving their overall earnings. The taskforce will also engage with Government departments and enforcement agencies on potential changes to Scheme rules, regulation, oversight and enforcement.The Taskforce is currently made up of over 50 organisations including retailers, growers, Scheme Operators, trade and membership associations, migrant worker community organisations and non-profits, who actively contribute to and support the various working groups and activities. Taskforce activities will be co-ordinated by not-for-profit organisation, Stronger Together, as Secretariat, and governed by a multi-stakeholder Governance Committee representing these groups.
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Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro-Force and its employees. Especially those that ask for phone numbers or a financial contribution through bank transfers, wire transfers or PayPal.Scammers may use multiple channels including email, Instagram, Facebook and the Telegram and WhatsApp messaging platforms, targeting vulnerable workers and the general public with fraudulent advertising for jobs and extra income. It is vital that you are aware of this threat and take precautions.Individuals sharing fraudulent job opportunities and asking for payment are not employed by Pro-Force. The only costs you should incur when applying for a job in the UK are your travel and, if needed, the cost of the Seasonal Worker Visa and Visa appointment.We encourage you to take extra precautions if you receive unsolicited messages or emails asking to provide your personal/confidential information. You must verify the authenticity of such requests before providing your information (i.e. full name, personal identification number, CV, etc.).To help protect yourself against potential scammers, please note the following recruitment practices employed by Pro-Force:Official email addressAll Pro-Force emails end with @pro-force.co.uk.Pro-Force employees conduct email communication via the following domain: @pro-force.co.uk. We will never use any other online mail service to communicate with jobseekers. No requests for payments from candidatesPro-Force will never ask for any form of payment as part of the recruitment process and you should never pay for any of the following:Finding you workHelping you make a visa applicationProviding training that you need for workPersonal Protective Equipment that you need for your jobPayroll feesBeing given a particular shift or patternEmployees can contact ACAS for help or advice on 0300 123 1100 if you are being charged fees that you think are illegal, or that you don’t understand and did not agree to.Formal recruitment processPro-Force will not make job offers without performing a formal process. Any formal job offers presented by Pro-Force employees will be sent from a business email account (@pro-force.co.uk) and will involve meeting with or speaking to a Pro-Force member of staff.If you wish to find out how to apply for a job please visit our jobs page.Pro-Force may request scanned copies of passports/identity cards or driver’s licences during the recruitment process. However, these requests will always come from an @pro-force.co.uk email address and will only be required when you are already in a formal recruitment process. This is part of regulatory requirements by the UK government which require all firms to check a candidate's right to work in the UK before hiring.For more information on the checks carried out by employers, visit the government's website.You can also download the 'Just Good Work' Mobile App that equips all UK workers with information and advice to ensure they enjoy safe and legal recruitment and employment in the UK.The app is available in multiple languagesClick here for more informationAdditional Ways to Protect Yourself from Job Scams:· Do not respond to text messages and calls from unknown and suspicious numbers.· Do not transfer money to people even if they claim to be representing a company unless it is TLS, VFS or UKVI.· Do not share personal and sensitive information such as your bank account/credit card details, passport number or phone number unless you are certain they are an official channel· Do not click on any links within the message until you have verified that the message you received is from a legitimate source.If you wish to verify the legitimacy of a message, email or phone call that you receive from an individual claiming to be from Pro-Force, you can contact us directly at +44 0333 335 6262 or email us at enquiries@pro-force.co.ukIf you think your rights have been breached, or want more information, contact the Work Rights Centre charity for free, confidential advice in your language on 03004000100 or contact@workrightscentre.orgIf you are in the UK and do receive what you suspect are scam calls or messages you should also file a report with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).Helpful ContactsGLAA - https://www.gla.gov.uk/ or call 0800 432 0804Stronger Together - https://www.stronger2gether.org/ACAS - https://www.acas.org.uk/Or report a problem to us by following this link https://www.pro-force.co.uk/contact-us
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Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have signed cooperation agreements with Labour Ministries with a number of countries. Last week we were in Kyrgyzstan signing the most recent of our agreements and conducting our first recruitment events in the country.James Mallick (Pro-Force Compliance Director) and Almaz Alybayev (Director of The Centre for Employment of Citizens Abroad) signing the cooperation agreement, overseen by Mr Bazarbayev (Labour Minister)Once again, our recruitment events focused on providing applicants with details about the scheme, the work they would be doing, examples of the accommodation they would live in and gave applicants to ask questions. Members of the Pro-Force team then conducted one to one interviews and applicants were tested on their ability to listen to instruction, their mobility, ability to distinguish colours and their ability to work at speed.Max Savchenko (Pro-Force SWS Manager) taking questions from applicants after the presentation.One to one interviews with the Pro-Force team.Testing stationsPotential applicants having access to information is key to reducing exploitation, with that in mind, James Mallick was a panellist on three news TV chat shows including a live Q&A with viewers sending in their questions to the studio live on air.Live Q&A on ANA TOO 24 (in Kyrgyz)Live TV chat show on KTPKLive TV interview on ANA TOO 24 (in Russian).
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Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our recruitment events were hosted over 4 days in co-operation with the Tajik Labour Ministry and it was a pleasure to have G’s Fresh at the event. We hope this is the start of more of our clients joining us at the start of the worker’s journey (watch this space!). It was also a pleasure to have colleagues from the IOM at the event. We are excited to continue developing our connections and relationships in Tajikistan and continuing to expand our network.
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan to participate in their International Labour Migration forum.The event, hosted by the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, brought together organisations from across the globe to discuss the advantages of safe and legal migration. Our Compliance Director, James Mallick, was a guest speaker at the event and was honoured accept The Best Employer award on behalf of Pro-Force. This is also recognition of the amazing growers we work with across the UK. Whilst our Compliance Director was busy at the forum discussing international migration with delegates from across the globe, our Seasonal Worker team were even busier recruiting for our first arrivals of 2023. Through our co-operation agreement with the Labour Ministry of the Republic of Uzbekistan, we work collaboratively to recruit workers for the scheme. These workers then receive support from the Labour Ministry during the application process, and from the Uzbek Embassy whilst they are in the UK. Recruitment events were held in the capital, Tashkent, and in Samarkand which is one of the key agricultural regions in the country. Whilst it required our team to make a marathon 10 hour round trip, it meant that 300 applicants didn’t have the additional cost of travel. Congratulations again to everyone involved!
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source country are often different to those in the UK. When we needed to expand our source countries, largely due to the impact of the invasion of Ukraine, we wanted to ensure we opened up new countries without breaching UK law, breaching laws in the source countries and creating opportunities for workers to be exploited. Worker knowledge of UK laws, the SWS and how to apply is a critical factor in reducing opportunities for exploitation, but knowledge is often lacking in new countries due to the lack of experience of workers coming to the UK.As such, earlier in 2022 we signed co-operation agreements with the Labour Ministry External Migration Department in Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of Population of the Republic of Tajikistan. These cooperation agreements provide Pro-Force access to citizens of those countries through official government channels. It also ensures that we have the best access to information about operating legally in those countries. Fig.1 Pro-Force delegation meeting with the Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of Population of the Republic of Tajikistan Fig 2. James Mallick (Pro-Force Compliance Director) being presented with a welcome gift by Minister Amondza Shirin Shodi (Ministry of Labour, Migration and Employment of Population of the Republic of Tajikistan). Fig 3. Pro-Force delegation meeting with The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan Fig 4. Exchanging of cooperation agreements between James Mallick (Compliance Director, Pro-Force) and Sayfutdinov Suhrob Sanjarovich (First Deputy Head of The Agency of External Labour Migration Under The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan). Fig 5. James Mallick (Compliance Director, Pro-Force) being interviewed on the Uzbekistan News channel about the new cooperation agreement. Pro-Force is still responsible for the assessment centres and selection process, but workers also benefit by being able to seek free advice through government channels if they need support in submitting their visa application, arranging travel and will be supported by the embassy if they face any issues whilst in the UK. Fig 6. Max Savchenko (Seasonal Worker Scheme Manger, Pro-Force) delivering SWS presentation in Tajikistan Fig 7. Workers being interviewed in country by members of the Pro-Force team We are progressing similar arrangements with Kyrgyzstan and have met multiple times with the UK embassy and are planning to visit the country in 2023. These partnerships will ultimately lead to Pro-Force opening operating companies in the source country to replicate the success of our Ukrainian business.
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Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poultry pilot in 2021 and four years as a sponsor under the Horticulture scheme.As announced by the government in June 2022, the Seasonal Worker Scheme has been extended until the end of 2024, with 2,000 visas being made available for the Poultry sector.The visas will allow seasonal workers to come to the UK to work in the poultry sector between October and December, ensuring producers are able to effectively deal with the festive peak in production. The workers will be permitted to work in positions that are seasonal, and in a number of different roles such as butchers, catchers, pluckers, processing and packing.“We believe that our appointment as an operator of the Poultry Scheme is not only a result of our ability to provide an effective visa scheme for the industry, but also a reflection of our commitment to lead on compliance and worker welfare. We will continue to promote tools that enhance the worker experience, such as the Just Good Work app.” (James Mallick, Compliance Director)Businesses wishing to access the scheme should contact poultry@pro-force.co.uk.
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work extensively within our business, enabling Pro-Force to further identify and mitigate risks to our business and workers as our global supply chain develops.Shayne brings over 20 years’ experience in ethical leadership, promoting health, safety and worker welfare across a range of diverse business groups. Shayne will support Pro-Force in assessing and monitoring our labour supply chain, as well as improving and promoting our worker protection mechanisms.Jane has extensive experience in ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in the recruitment industry, supplying to a variety of different sectors. Jane’s knowledge and skill will allow Pro-Force to further strengthen our internal compliance structure, through reviewing existing auditing methodology and setting out a plan for continuous improvement. We welcome Shayne and Jane into the Pro-Force Group and look forward to working together for the benefit of our colleagues, clients, and first and foremost, our workers.
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Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitation within the business and supply chain, in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.2021 has seen the company invest further into its training, recruitment practices and accommodation to further protect the health, safety and welfare of its staff. Steps taken include:Improving worker awareness of their rights by funding the Ukrainian translation of the Just Good Work app.Partnering with the governments of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to further mitigate risks to our recruitment supply chain for the Seasonal Worker’s SchemeFurther investment into brick-built accommodationPartnering with research groups such as the University of Nottingham and De Montfort University, to further understand worker experiences and make improvementsImproving our worker feedback mechanisms and regularly surveying our staff to gather information on their experiences during recruiting, their time working and upon departure. The key aims in 2022 are to drive improvement further forwards, and the following goals have been set:Improved training on risk mitigation and rights for our employees and our associates, via our online learning management system.Working to continuously improve our internal audit scores, which is structurally based on the Responsible Recruitment ToolkitCollate effective data for improvement via response rate driven surveys, worker interviews and risk assessmentsThe full statement is available here.
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Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announced by the government on the 24th of December 2021, the scheme has been extended until the end of 2024, with 30,000 visa being made available and a further 10,000 to be added if deemed necessary.In order to demonstrate its dedication to helping the sector, Pro-Force has decided to freeze its pricing for the 2022 season. What’s more, given that worker welfare is central to all that we do, we’ve switched to a new insurance policy which gives even greater coverage and has reduced the excess by two thirds.Building on the translation of the Just Good Work app, we are developing our worker information channels through the introduction of a Learner Management System. This will further improve accessibility of pre-departure orientation information, so that our workers are as best prepared and informed as possible, prior to arrival. Matt Jarrett, Pro-Force CEO added,“2021 was a great success for our business, placing 8,500 workers via the scheme, and as always, we will continue to innovate in order to improve the experience for our clients and workers.”
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2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000 workers that it has recruited for the UK government’s seasonal worker pilot (SWP) in 2021.Pro-Force’s efforts have focused around three surveys: one that asks about the experience during recruitment, one that asks about the working experience, and finally, one upon departure.In summary, the results have been very positive. For example, 83% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that they were provided with good information during the recruitment process.97% either strongly agree or agree that they have a good understanding of their job and what is required of them.88% either strongly agree or agree that they have access to suitable and hygienic kitchen and sanitary facilities in their accommodation.Naturally, there are some learning points to take away. For example, 68% of workers either strongly agree or agree that they are provided with enough working hours each week.Pro-Force will be working closely with our farming clients to ensure that, wherever possible, changes are made to the extent that workers feel like they’re receiving a sufficient number of hours work. Though it is worth nothing that despite Pro-Force requiring growers to ensure workers are offered at least 32 hours every week, workers generally consider a minimum of 40 hours per week to be ‘enough’. Workers on the SWP have a maximum stay of 26 weeks to earn, hence consider every week as vital.What’s more, 74% of respondents either strongly agreed or agreed that maintenance issues or problems with their accommodation were fixed quickly. Though Pro-Force has a robust internal auditing process as well as an independent third party audit on accommodation, it will work closely with farming clients to ensure that a higher proportion of workers report feeling satisfied in this respect.Though pleasingly, 92% of workers reported that they would recommend working with Pro-Force in the UK to a friend.In summary, the results of the surveys are pleasing, in that 76%, 82% and 84% of respondents respectively answered either that they strongly agree or agree with the statements in the recruitment, work and departure surveys. Pro-Force never rests on its laurels, hence will continue to work hard to drive scores even higher, in order to demonstrate that it is the compliance leader between SWP providers.
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Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illegal recruitment fees, not having a contract of employment and being unaware of local laws.Just Good Work is an app that seeks to combat this exploitation. In September 2020, in collaboration with the Association of Labour Providers, they launched a free mobile app, giving jobseekers and workers from the UK and abroad critical information and advice for everything needed on the journey into a new job.Subjects covered include recruitment, employment, life outside of work, changing jobs and moving on. Practical aspects such as weather, culture and housing are also addressed, to enable workers to settle in to working life in the UK as best possible.Given that compliance is central to Pro-Force’s mission, the company has covered the cost of translating the Just Good Work app in to Ukrainian, while SHPRESA, a charity which supports Albanian-speaking refugees and migrants in the UK, has completed the Albanian translation as part of their programme.Pro-Force’s Director of Compliance, James Mallick, commented, “Compliance is at the heart of everything that we do, and the majority of seasonal worker pilot (SWP) workers that we recruit originate from Ukraine. So it made perfect sense for us to assist Just Good Work with the Ukrainian translation, in order to help our workers be as informed about their employment rights as possible. It can only benefit all stakeholders in the supply chain for workers to be thoroughly knowledgeable of their rights.”The app, which is free of charge to all workers, not just those recruited by Pro-Force, re-launched with the new Ukrainian translation at the beginning of August 2021.
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Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
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Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
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Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
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Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
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Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
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Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
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Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
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Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poul...
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Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
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Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
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Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
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Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
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Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
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Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poul...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
Read more -
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poul...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poul...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
Read more -
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poul...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
Read more -
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
-
Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
Read more -
Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
Read more -
Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
Read more -
Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
Read more -
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
Read more -
Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
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Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
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Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
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2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
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Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
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Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
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Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
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Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to announce we have been selected as an operator of the Seasonal Poultry Workers Scheme. This builds on our successful poul...
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Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
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Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more
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Ongoing Worker Education
This week the head of our Seasonal Visa division, Max Savchenko, participated in an online forum with the Labour Ministry of Kyrgyzstan as part of...
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Statement on Phishing and Job Scams
Pro-Force never charges for work finding services. Please be aware of fraudulent activity, including individuals or organisations impersonating Pro...
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Pro-Force Delighted to Sign Kyrgyzstan Agreement
We had a productive visit to Kyrgyzstan! In order to further strengthen our recruitment process and reduce the risks of worker exploitation we have...
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Pro-Force Recruitments Events in Tajikistan
Pro-Force is back in Tajikistan! It was great to be back in Tajikistan last week, although it was very cold, even by current UK standards!Our rec...
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Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award
Pro-Force wins Best Employer Award! Building on the work we did earlier in 2022 to develop new source countries, we have been back to Uzbekistan t...
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Recruiting from New Source Countries
We fully recognise the challenges and risks of recruiting through new countries, both cultural and legal, the processes and laws in the source coun...
Read more -
Pro-Force & Practical Ethics
Pro-Force are proud to announce we will be partnering with Shayne Tyler and Jane Bladon’s consultancy, Practical Ethics. Practical Ethics will work...
Read more -
Seasonal Workers Scheme 2022
Pro-Force is delighted to continue operating as one of the four sponsors of the Seasonal Workers Visa Route, as it enters its fourth year.As announ...
Read more -
Pro-Force’s Modern Slavery Statement
Pro-Force has published its fourth statement covering its efforts to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and other forms of labour exploitati...
Read more -
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys
2021 Associate Feedback Surveys Given that compliance is central to everything that Pro-Force does, the business has regularly surveyed over 8,000...
Read more -
Just Good Work App
Despite the UK leading the way for workers’ rights, exploitation of migrant workers is still all too common. Complaints include being charged illeg...
Read more