{"id":102708,"date":"2021-12-10T11:34:50","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T11:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=102708"},"modified":"2021-12-10T11:34:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T11:34:50","slug":"kier-modern-slavery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/hr-skills-news\/kier-modern-slavery\/102708\/","title":{"rendered":"Kier launches new modern slavery training initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kier<\/a> has announced its new initiative to train its mental first aiders to spot the signs of modern slavery and exploitation in the workplace<\/h2>\n

Kier is the first UK contractor to train its mental health first aiders (MHFAs) to spot the signs of modern slavery<\/a> and exploitation.<\/p>\n

With 900 colleagues having become MHFAs at Kier, the new training is being delivered through Midlands-based social enterprise Jericho<\/a>, an organisation that creates positive change in society including supporting victims of modern slavery.<\/p>\n

Kier is also introducing a Level 1 qualification that has been created with the GLAA<\/a> (Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority) and Skills and Education Group.<\/p>\n

The qualification – delivered remotely by Boston College and Sheffield College -will teach people about basic employment rights<\/a> provided by UK law, how to identify and report exploitation, and the signs to look out for.<\/p>\n