This toolkit is a practical How to Guide, which aims at equipping intermediaries with the necessary tools, knowledge and resources to broach the safe working environment and fair employee treatment subject, and enables the intermediaries to assess, design and structure possible solutions for their SGB clients.

This guide is not intended as a formal standard which organizations are required to comply with or follow directly. Each business is unique due to factors such as its business model, specific lines of business, size, and geographic scope.

The guide is an optional support tool to help organizations, particularly those without or limited Employment and OHS knowledge. It is set in the context of the intermediaries and is based on existing good practices. The guide is not intended to be exhaustive but is a reflection of the consensus of the Sustainable Business Consulting team based on the stakeholder consultation process with key ecosystem players. It is intended to be iterative —seeking feedback from the intermediaries and its key stakeholders—and will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary.

The toolkit provides:

1. Standard Minimum practices: The standards share a common structure to support the reader in understanding the minimum practices, followed by a series of how to spot risks in the workplace, key action and guidance on how to promote a safe and fair workplace among SGBs
2. Tools for integration: Relevant tools for integrating Employment and OHS into your advisory are explored.
3. Basics on E&OHS: Basic understanding of employment and OHS related risks and opportunities facing small and growing businesses.
4. Entry-point questions: Provides you with the right questions to ask, tips on how to deal with risks associated with Employment and OHS among SGBs in your portfolio
5. Case studies: A variety of case studies from different sectors to inspire discussions, and facilitate advisory support to SGBs to achieve minimum practices to promote safety at work and fair employment practices

If you have any feedback on how we can make this toolkit even more relevant and adaptable for you, please drop us an email at info@sbclimited.org