Overcoming Barriers to Fair Work through Anti-Racist Leadership

Audience

This session is open to BITC members and non-members.

Background

Join us on MS Teams for a focused session exploring how anti‑racist leadership can accelerate progress towards Fair Work, with particular emphasis on Opportunity and Effective Voice

Business in the Community (BITC) and CEMVO Scotland will share how anti‑racist practice drives systemic cultural change, improves workplace equity, and removes barriers to fair access to progression and influence.

About the Event

Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Director, Business in the Community, will present data and insights from the Race at Work Charter and the Race at Work 2025 Survey, highlighting key trends, structural challenges, and practical actions organisations can take to tackle systemic racism.

CEMVO Scotland will provide insight into common barriers organisations face when embedding anti-racist leadership and how these can be addressed through intentional strategy, policy reform, and leadership accountability.

Guest speakers sharing real-world organisational journeys towards anti-racism, including practical examples of transforming systems, policies, and management practices.

Participants will:

• Increase their understanding of what anti-racist leadership looks like in practice.
• Identify common structural and cultural barriers to fair progression and voice.
• Gain practical examples of actions in leaders can take.
• Identify at least one tangible anti-racist action they can implement within their organisation.

References

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Booking and contact details and further information

• Contact evelyn.rorie@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.
• Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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