Modern slavery statement

For the year ending March 31, 2024

Introduction

GoSkills is steadfast in its commitment to social responsibility and ethical business practices. This statement reflects our ongoing dedication to identifying, preventing, and eradicating any forms of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. As a global leader in the online learning industry, we recognize our role and responsibility in promoting transparency and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations concerning modern slavery and human trafficking.

This statement pertains to the actions and activities during the financial year ending March 31, 2024 as we pursue our mission to deliver high-quality, accessible elearning resources while upholding our core values of integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. We understand that modern slavery is a complex and multifaceted issue, and we are committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat it. We outline our policies, processes, and specific actions taken to address the risks of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain.

Organizational structure and business context

Company Overview

GoSkills is an innovative leader in online education, providing a diverse range of courses through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible elearning solutions primarily across North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific regions. We believe that professional education should be irresistibly fun and engaging. Our mission is to empower individuals and teams to achieve their full potential by providing rich, stimulating and rewarding learning experiences.

Operational structure

Our organizational structure is deliberately flat, enhancing transparency and enabling efficient oversight of all business operations directly by our leadership. This structure supports rigorous monitoring and management of our procurement processes, ensuring adherence to ethical standards and compliance with our modern slavery policy.

Supply chains

The GoSkills supply chain is composed of a network of self-employed industry experts and instructors who create and develop our course content, alongside contractors who provide specialist services in areas such as design and marketing. Additionally, we partner with leading mainstream SaaS providers, including Microsoft for our platform services and Google for business applications. These partnerships with well-established companies help ensure alignment with best practices in addressing modern slavery risks.

Relevant policies and practices

GoSkills has established several internal policies to govern our operations and ensure ethical business conduct. These include human resources policies, an information security policy, and our modern slavery policy. Each policy is crafted to reinforce our commitment to ethical practices and to protect the rights and well-being of individuals within and connected to our business.

Stakeholder engagement and partnerships

While GoSkills does not currently engage in specific partnerships focused on modern slavery, our business practices and supply chain management strategies inherently support the prevention of such practices. Our commitment to ethical business practices and human rights is integrated into all levels of our operations.

Policies and due diligence processes

Relevant Policies

At GoSkills, our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking is embedded within our corporate framework. Our Human Resources and Information Security policies explicitly incorporate considerations related to modern slavery, especially regarding procurement processes. These policies mandate risk assessments of suppliers to ensure they align with our ethical standards.

Due diligence procedures

We conduct due diligence on all suppliers before forming business relationships. This process includes seeking modern slavery statements from potential suppliers. In cases where such statements are not available, risk assessments are performed to evaluate the potential for modern slavery practices. This proactive approach allows us to mitigate risks and uphold our ethical standards across our supply chains.

Risk assessment

Our risk assessment process is an integral part of our strategy to combat modern slavery. By integrating risk assessments into our procurement protocols as stipulated in our Information Security Policy, we proactively identify and address areas of potential concern. This ensures continuous monitoring and updating of our practices in line with evolving risks and regulations.

Training and capacity building

Education is a cornerstone of our efforts to eradicate modern slavery. All new employees at GoSkills undergo training on modern slavery as part of their onboarding process. Additionally, we periodically refresh this training for all staff to ensure continued awareness and vigilance. This educational initiative equips our team with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize and report potential instances of modern slavery.

Stakeholder and employee engagement

GoSkills fosters an open environment where employees are encouraged to discuss and report concerns about modern slavery. By regularly sharing updates on modern slavery, we maintain high levels of engagement and awareness among our staff. This approach ensures that our commitment to human rights is ingrained across all levels of the organization.

Key risks and achievements for the year

The key risks for our policy compliance is our reliance on supplier statements of compliance. Mitigating this risk significantly is our use of mainstream providers who are under the watchful gaze of many other large corporates with resources to perform more in-depth assessments.

GoSkills completed an assessment of all companies to whom it has paid 5000 USD or more in the past financial year.

Conclusion

In conclusion, GoSkills remains steadfast in our commitment to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains. We will continue to refine our policies, engage with our stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity in every aspect of our business. Our Modern Slavery Statement reflects our ongoing efforts and our unwavering dedication to human rights and social responsibility.

Approval

This statement was approved by the GoSkills board on May 3, 2024.