At Virtual Diamond, we believe that you shouldn't chase profit at the sake of your employees wellbeing and lives. There is a fine balance to be struck between work and personal life and we want to make sure that everyone who works for us and with us are able to enjoy their lives alongside their work.
Building a working environment that fosters fair pay, wellbeing and environmental responsibility is just a part of how we ensure that as a business we're not just saying words but taking actions to make this a reality.
What is the Good Business Charter?
GBC was founded by retailer Julian Richer – to reflect that people do care about shopping with responsible businesses – but they often don’t know who is behaving responsibly … and who is not!
Which is why the GBC was launched – to solve that problem. To be a clear signpost to those organisations that are walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Who are doing the specific, practical things that show they are caring about people and planet.
What are the 10 commitments GBC stands for:
Real Living Wage: We ensure that all our employees receive fair wages.
Fairer Hours and Contacts: Our work hours and contracts are designed to promote fairness and work/life balance.
Employee Wellbeing: We prioritise our teams wellbeing, ensuring the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Employee Representation: We encourage employee participation and provide a platform for their voice to be heard with our clients, as well as on social media platforms.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of our operations.
Environmental Responsibility: At Virtual Diamond, we are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint and implementing sustainable practices. One of the many perks of being a virtual business!
Pay Fair Tax: We fulfil our tax obligations, contributing to the communities where we operate.
Commitment to Customers: We are committed to providing exceptional service to our customers - this makes us an Award Winning VA's!
Ethical Sourcing: It is our responsibility as an ethical business that our supply chain is transparent.
Prompt Payment to Supplier: We prioritise prompt payments to our suppliers, supporting their businesses and the work they provide.
Should You be GBC Accredited?
GBC is more than just a title - it shows others that you are committed to fair and decent business standards for people and the environment. If you value fairness, responsibility and sustainability in your business, GBC accreditation is a clear pathway to shouting about these business choices.
To Conclude:
At Virtual Diamond, we are so proud to be Good Business Charter accredited. Our commitment to our employees' wellbeing, ethical business practices and environmental responsibilities are what the business is built on. We take action and our GBC accreditation is a symbol of our dedication to a better world, both for our team and wider community. We want to encourage all like-minded businesses to consider seeking GBC accreditation and join us in building a more responsible and sustainable business landscape.
In a world where Virtual Assistants are the future of business support, why not choose a 'Good Business Charter' Accredited business for your assistance? Contact us today to discover how we can be the perfect virtual assistance for your businesses success. Head over to https://www.virtualdiamond.co.uk/contact-us to book in your Free Discovery Call.