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Opening Doors: What Works

May 09
Date and time
Thu, 09 May  @  09:30  -  10:30
Price
Free of charge
Location
Online
Audience
HR/people/talent management practitioners/managers, Open to BITC members and non-members
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Thu, 09 May  @  09:30  –  10:30

Join us to learn the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens. 

This is an online event.

Audience

This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event has been designed to benefit HR Directors, Talent Managers, EDI Directors and those who work in recruitment.

Background

On 9 May, BITC will be launching the findings of our innovative research project, Opening Doors: What Works. Working in collaboration with Aldermore, Heathrow and Lloyd’s Register, the research is seeking to identify the most effective ways that employers can support jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds into work, specifically those facing compounding factors such as race, age and gender.

  • Over 50% of LSEB (low socioeconomic background) jobseekers are being excluded from good work due to discriminatory employer practices*.
  • Over 50% of LSEB jobseekers feel overlooked in the job market compared to their peers*.
  • 42% of employers report having hard-to-fill vacancies**.
  • 78% of leaders understand how an inclusive workplace and diverse workforce can benefit the organisation*** .

About the event

Analysing new qualitative and quantitative data from employers and jobseekers, we will gain unique insight into the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens.

Speakers

Booking and contact details and further information

  • Contact Florence Hughes, Events Manager, BITC for any further questions.
  • Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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References

* (Forage, 2021) FE News | Over 50% of UK job seekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds miss out on employment opportunities

** (CIPD, 2023) Labour Market Outlook: Spring 2023,

*** (CIPD, 2022) Inclusion at Work Executive Summary. 

Details

Date:
Thu, 09 May
Time:
09:30 – 10:30
Cost:
Free of charge
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-doors-what-works-tickets-846959287027

Audience

HR/people/talent management practitioners/managers and Open to BITC members and non-members