Ethical Recruitment. Responsible Business. Respect for Every Worker.
At Santi Overseas Pvt. Ltd., we believe that ethical recruitment is the foundation of responsible international employment. Our guiding principles reflect our commitment to integrity, transparency, fair treatment, worker welfare and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We strive to build trusted relationships between employers and workers by promoting responsible recruitment practices, respecting human rights and supporting safe, fair and dignified employment.
Our approach is guided by the principles of ethical recruitment and our commitment to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, alongside applicable Nepalese laws, destination-country regulations and relevant employment agreements.
1. Ethical and Responsible Recruitment
We are committed to conducting recruitment activities professionally, fairly and transparently. Candidates should receive clear and accurate information about available employment opportunities, job responsibilities, salary, benefits, working conditions and applicable recruitment procedures.
We aim to ensure that recruitment decisions are based on relevant qualifications, skills, experience and employer requirements, without discrimination or unfair treatment.
2. Respect for Human Rights and Worker Dignity
We respect the dignity, fundamental rights and well-being of every worker. We oppose forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, intimidation, harassment and any form of abusive or exploitative employment practice.
We support recruitment and employment arrangements that respect applicable labour laws, protect workers’ rights and promote fair treatment throughout the employment relationship.
3. Fair Recruitment and Zero-Cost Commitment
Santi Overseas supports responsible recruitment practices that seek to protect workers from unfair recruitment-related financial burdens.
Our company profile identifies a ZERO COST recruitment policy associated with the Malaysia-related government framework described in the profile and the RBA Code of Conduct.
We are committed to promoting transparent recruitment arrangements and communicating applicable recruitment costs and responsibilities clearly. The allocation of recruitment fees and related expenses must follow the relevant legal requirements, applicable agreements and destination-country framework.
4. No Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
We support fair access to employment opportunities and seek to ensure that candidates are assessed according to job-related criteria, skills, qualifications and experience.
Recruitment and employment decisions should be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and unfair treatment. Every candidate deserves to be treated with respect and professionalism.
5. Transparent Employment Terms
We believe that candidates must understand the essential terms of their proposed employment before deployment.
These include job responsibilities, salary and benefits, working hours, employment duration, accommodation arrangements where applicable, leave provisions and other relevant conditions.
We support clear employment documentation and communication so that workers and employers understand their respective rights, obligations and responsibilities.
6. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
We are committed to following applicable laws and regulations governing foreign employment, manpower recruitment, documentation, government approvals and worker deployment.
We work to ensure that recruitment activities follow the required procedures of Nepal and the relevant destination country, together with applicable contractual obligations and responsible business standards.
7. Safe and Fair Working Conditions
We recognize the importance of safe working environments, appropriate living conditions and respect for workers’ health, safety and welfare.
We encourage employers and business partners to maintain suitable workplace safety measures, comply with applicable occupational health and safety requirements, and provide employment conditions consistent with the relevant laws and agreements.
8. Integrity and Anti-Corruption
We conduct our business with honesty, accountability and professionalism. We do not support bribery, fraud, falsification of documents, deceptive recruitment practices or improper payments intended to influence recruitment decisions or official processes.
We expect our employees, representatives and business partners to act responsibly and maintain professional standards in their dealings with employers, candidates and relevant authorities.
9. Responsible Business Partnerships
We seek to work with employers and business partners who respect workers’ rights, comply with applicable laws and demonstrate responsible employment practices.
We recognize that ethical recruitment requires cooperation among recruitment agencies, employers, workers and other stakeholders. We aim to establish long-term relationships based on mutual trust, accountability and respect.
10. Confidentiality and Responsible Information Handling
We recognize the importance of protecting candidates’ personal information and recruitment records. Personal data should be collected, accessed, used, stored and shared responsibly for legitimate recruitment and employment-related purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
We aim to maintain appropriate confidentiality and prevent unauthorized disclosure or misuse of personal information.
11. Worker Voice and Grievance Support
We support respectful communication and encourage workers to raise recruitment-related concerns or report suspected misconduct without fear of retaliation.
We aim to address complaints fairly and responsibly, communicate with relevant parties and support appropriate corrective action where concerns are identified.
12. Continuous Improvement and Accountability
Ethical recruitment is an ongoing responsibility. We seek to review our recruitment practices, strengthen internal procedures, raise awareness among relevant personnel and improve our approach to worker welfare and responsible business conduct.
We recognize the importance of accountability, cooperation and continuous improvement in maintaining trust with employers, candidates and business partners.
Our Commitment to the RBA Code of Conduct
Santi Overseas Pvt. Ltd. recognizes the importance of responsible business practices and its stated commitment to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct.
The RBA framework provides principles relating to labour, health and safety, environmental responsibility, business ethics and management systems. We aim to align our relevant recruitment and business practices with applicable principles, legal requirements and our responsibilities to workers and business partners.
We believe that responsible recruitment protects workers, strengthens employer relationships and contributes to a more trustworthy international employment system.
Our Guiding Promise
To recruit responsibly, act with integrity, respect every worker and build employment partnerships founded on transparency, fairness and trust.