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SUMMARY:Executive Insights from the Race at Work Charter
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn how you can get involved with our exciting Leadership\, Employee and Procurement survey in collaboration with YouGov.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event is designed to benefit those who have completed the Race at Work Charter survey and/ or signed the Race At Work Charter\, or are considering signing the charter. \n\n\nBackground\nExecutive Sponsors for race provide visible leadership on race and ethnicity in their organisations. They drive actions such as setting targets for ethnically diverse representation\, briefing recruitment agencies and supporting mentorship and sponsorship. \nThe Race at Work 2018: The Scorecard Report\, which looked at how UK employers were performing against the recommendations outlined in the Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review\, reported that 33% of employees have no executive sponsor for race and in 2021 we found in The Scorecard Report that this had increased to 44%.* \nIn 2023\, The Race at Work Charter employer survey\, reported 95% of employers have an executive sponsor for race and 88% have an advisory group to support the sponsor to bring the actions and commitments to life. \n\n\nAbout this event\nWe will be launching our exciting Leadership\, Employee\, and Procurement survey in collaboration with YouGov. Join us and find out how you can get involved. \nThis event aims to lift up the insights from the Race at Work Charter 2023 Commitment One on leadership and executive sponsors for race and impactful employee network chairs within organisations. \nThis event is designed to explore the story behind these themes and hear stories of impact from senior executive sponsors for race and from Employee Network Chairs within organisations. \nWe will also be launching the Thematic Review Report\, ‘Voices from Race at Work 2015\, 2018 and 2021’. Sandra Kerr CBE will be sharing the calls to action and Professor Nelarine and Dr Chidozie will be talking about some of the insights and the important role of senior leaders to impact change. \n\n\nAgenda/outline of the event\nWelcome and Intro \nHear from BITC Race Equality Director\, Sandra Kerr CBE\, who will share insights about executive sponsors\, advisory groups\, and disparity with supply chain executives. We will then go on to talk about the upcoming national survey on workplace\, leadership and procurement following the Race at Work Charter Survey’s low scores on Commitment 7. \nA conversation with executive sponsors on race \nA panel of senior executive sponsors on race in the workplace will talk about what enables them to make impact within their organisation. Alongside examples of how they have done this\, they will cover: \n\nWhat recommendations they would give to other leaders.\nWhat recommendations they would give to network leads.\nThe role of an advisory group and how it supports them to lead effectively.\n\nA conversation with network chairs on race and ethnicity \nA panel of employee network chairs on race in the workplace will talk about what enables them to make impact within their organisations. They will cover: \n\nAccess to the right data and evidence.\nImportance of a strong connection with their executive sponsor\, network organisation\, HR teams\, and EDI leads.\nExamples of leadership team willingness to listen and take action\, and the results of this.\nHow much influence the advisory group has and if there is the scope to give them additional influence.\n\nSummary\nSandra Kerr CBE will summarise and close\, and share details of the upcoming Inclusive Supply Chain Survey with YouGov. \nSpeakers\n\nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice Chair\, KPMG and Chair of BITC Race Leadership Team.\nNitesh Prakash\, Partner\, Bain and Company and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team\nNaeema Choudry\, Partner\, Employment\, Labor and Pensions\, Eversheds Sutherland and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team\nProfessor Nelarine Cornelius\, Queen Mary University\nDr Chidozie Umeh\, University of York\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community \n\n\nReferences\n\nRace At Work 2021: The Scorecard Report\, Business in the Community\, October 2021\nRace at Work Charter 2023: Commitment One Leadership and Accountability report\, Business in the Community\, October 2023
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/executive-insights-from-the-race-at-work-charter/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the early insights from the recent Race at Work Charter survey.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n\n\nBackground\nThe monthly Race at Work Charter surgeries are an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with Sandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC and ask any questions about the Charter\, the survey\, or race offerings at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and what the commitment to action is that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. There is also an opportunity to peak into what insights are in the pipeline. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race.\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor over 27 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market The findings led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-january-2024/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles 12th Cohort launch
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for participants of the Cross Organisational Circles 12th Cohort to meet their circles and learn more about the programme.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nMentors and mentees participating in the 12th Cohort of Business in the Community (BITC)’s Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle (COMC) programme connects Black\, Asian\, and ethnic minority mentees with mentors from other organisations. The programme provides personal development opportunities\, facilitates the expansion of professional networks and encourages shared learning with peers and leaders from other participating organisations. \nThe six-month programme comprises monthly meetings with a regular mentor. In addition\, there is access to BITC’s network of guest mentors who can provide masterclasses on topics ranging from networking and relationship management to public speaking and personal branding. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis webinar will introduce the programme to participants\, who will hear from some of our alumni\, and have the opportunity to connect to their mentoring circle for the first session. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Event Manager\, BITC with 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-circles-12th-cohort-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Aberdeen Responsible Business Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear the highlights of the latest Race at Work Charter Survey results.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nOpen to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event has been designed to benefit businesses based or with a presence in Aberdeen. \n\n\nBackground\nThe McGregor-Smith Review found that race equality could boost the UK economy by £24 billion every year. \nOur BITC Race at Work Charter (RAW) recommends seven calls to action to help employers improve race equality\, inclusion\, and diversity in the workplace. \nThe RAW Charter is a strategic framework for employers to properly implement Race Inclusion. \nThe seven commitments of the Charter include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance or harassment and bullying\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers\nTake action that supports ethnic minority career progression\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains\n\nIt has been three years since George Floyd was killed after being arrested in Minneapolis. In the same year\, a woman in Cardiff was awarded £400k by an employment tribunal for having experienced race discrimination. Sadly\, these are not unique cases.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nTo have a meaningful conversation about the importance of implementing a robust Diversity and Inclusion Strategy\, we invite organisations to join us for this interactive session focused on the survey findings\, what is going well\, and what challenges lie ahead to implement all seven Race at Work Charter commitments.  \nThrough this event\, attendees will have the opportunity to; \n\nLearn about the highlights of the survey results\nDiscuss ways to implement best a robust Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for business success.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nSandra Kerr CBE\, BITC Race Equality Director\n\n\n\nRefreshment type\nLight refreshments will be served at the event. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nFor more information\, please contact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC.\n\n\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/aberdeen-responsible-business-network-3/
LOCATION:Total Energies House\, Tarland Road\, Westhill\, Aberdeen\, AB32 6JZ
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Championing Responsible Business across Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how you can champion responsible business across Scotland.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members. This event is tailored to the senior leads across our membership. \n\n\nBackground\nWe will be bringing the membership in Scotland together for the first time to network and to re-energise the BITC community in Scotland and discuss how you can champion responsible business. \nAll our members do incredible activity within their organisations to improve social and environmental impact. This event will connect those senior leaders in Scotland to discuss how BITC members can create more impact together as a community. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event will showcase responsible business practice and build the knowledge and the role of the responsible business community in Scotland through your leadership. On the day we will discuss issues facing responsible businesses such as: \n\nThe need to deliver purpose-driven and responsible business strategies.\nPromoting social mobility by investing in your workforce and communities.\nProviding leadership to support Scotland’s transition to a net-zero future.\nManaging and supporting staff\, customers\, and communities through the cost-of-living crisis.\n\nBITC Scotland Leadership Board members will facilitate the sessions and will include discussions on Race at Work\, Inclusive Recruitment and Social Impact as well as strategic partnerships within the voluntary sector. We will share examples of the collective impact we have made together\, highlighting success stories and achievements. \nAdditionally\, we will explore avenues for further collaboration\, allowing members to share best practices\, exchange ideas\, and forge new partnerships that drive responsible business practices. \n\n\nKey speakers\nAlongside the BITC Scotland Leadership Board\, who will be leading\, chairing and facilitating\, we will also be joined by: \n\nNeil Gray MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy\, Fair Work and Energy\n\n\nLynn Houmdi\, The Challenges Group\n\n About Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. We convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business\, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC\, for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community\n\n\n\n\nGREENER\, FAIRER\, TOGETHER – JOIN US
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/championing-responsible-business-across-scotland/
LOCATION:Pheonix Group\, Standard Life House\, 30 Lothian Road\, Edinburgh\, EH1 2DH
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration,Race Equality,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery October 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the early insights from the recent Race at Work Charter survey.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n \n\n\nBackground\nThe monthly Race at Work Charter surgeries are an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with Sandra Kerr\, Race Equality Director\, BITC and ask any questions about the Charter\, the survey\, or race offerings at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and what the commitment to action is that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. There is also an opportunity to peak into what insights are coming down the pipeline. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race.\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor over 27 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market The findings led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-october-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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