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SUMMARY:Overcoming Barriers to Fair Work through Anti-Racist Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how anti-racist leadership can drive Fair Work by strengthening opportunity and effective voice in organisations\n\n\nAudience\nThis session is open to BITC members and non-members. \nBackground\nJoin 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 \nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nSandra 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. \nCEMVO 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. \nGuest speakers sharing real-world organisational journeys towards anti-racism\, including practical examples of transforming systems\, policies\, and management practices. \nParticipants will: \n\nIncrease their understanding of what anti-racist leadership looks like in practice.\nIdentify common structural and cultural barriers to fair progression and voice.\nGain practical examples of actions in leaders can take.\nIdentify at least one tangible anti-racist action they can implement within their organisation.\n\n\n\nReferences\nIf any facts or statistics are included in your description a reference must be provided. \nThis must include the source URL. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact evelyn.rorie@bitc.org.uk  for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/overcoming-barriers-to-fair-work-through-anti-racist-leadership/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle Closing Ceremony - Cohort 14
DESCRIPTION:Join mentors and mentees of the 14th Cohort to celebrate success together.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members who have participated in the 14th Cohort of the Cross Organisational Mentorting Circle (COMC) programme. \n\n\nBackground\nCross Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) creates a supportive space to connect Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse employees across our Responsible Business Network. \nParticipants are matched with other professionals from different organisations to share their experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations\, working in circles. The mentoring circles are led by a senior leader from a participating organisation\, who facilitates conversations and learning over a six-month period. \nThe mentoring circles empower participants to gain new insights\, learn from each other’s experiences\, and build a network of support and encouragement. \nA cost is associated with participation in the programme\, with both BITC member and non-member rates available. If you are a BITC member\, please get in touch with your Relationship Manager or Adviser for more information. If you are not a member\, feel free to contact us at comc@bitc.org.uk. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis special event brings together mentors and mentees from the 14th cohort of the Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles as the programme draws to a close. It is an opportunity to celebrate achievements\, share experiences and stories\, and connect with peers across all circles. \nOur Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing Advisory\, Shannon Rivers\, will offer reflections on the journey so far and what this milestone means for everyone involved. Throughout the event\, attendees will have space to engage with one another\, reflect on their growth\, and express appreciation to those who have supported them along the way. \nYou will also hear from alumni and fellow mentors and mentees as they share their experiences and insights from the programme\, which offer inspiration for the next chapter ahead.  \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Fiona.macleod@bitc.org.uk\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/cross-organisational-mentoring-circle-closing-ceremony-cohort-14/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle,Race Equality
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