If you’re a buyer of security services who chooses the cheapest quote, based purely on the lowest hourly rate, you could be funding an Organised Crime Gang.

If you receive a quote that’s barely above the National Living Wage, there are questions you should ask yourself… How are they covering increased NI? Pension contributions? Uniforms? Training? Insurance? Management costs? Quite often the answer is that they aren’t

HMRC, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, and the Security Industry Authority are currently fighting a wave of “sham subcontracting”. Rogue operators using forced labour, debt bondage and tax evasion to undercut legitimate businesses. This is a risk to your business for several reasons.

Modern Slavery Liability

Under the Modern Slavery Act, you’re responsible for your supply chain. Ignorance is not a legal defence.

Reputational Damage

Do you want your brand associated with a site raid for human trafficking?

The “Insider” Threat

A security officer who’s being exploited by a criminal gang is vulnerable to coercion. You think you’re hiring protection, but you could be opening the door to theft.

Stop viewing security as a commodity and accepting “blind” subcontracting chains. Start asking “who’s guarding my premises and are they being paid legally?”

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