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SUMMARY:Inclusion & Wellbeing Champion Forum: Impacts of AI for disabled employees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to discuss shaping the risks and opportunities for employment of disabled employees presented by AI adoption.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to Inclusion (Gender\, Race and Inclusion) and Wellbeing Champions. \n \n\n\nBackground\n \nBITC found that 90% of organisations are considering the way AI interacts with the equality\, diversity and inclusion agenda. A tailored focus on the impact of AI and disabled employees must be prioritised to reduce the risk of stalling progress on the disability pay and employment gap. \n \n\n\nAbout the Event\nAre you using or considering AI and/or automation technologies in your workplace? Have you considered the impacts of AI on disabled employees? \nJoin BITC and the University of Birmingham to explore the impacts of AI on disabled people in the UK through the AI-EMPOWERED research project with Dr Daniel Wheatley\, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre\, University of Birmingham. \nThis champion forum shares expert-led insight and provides space to contribute to understanding the impacts of AI and automation on disabled employees. Regardless of your organisation’s maturity or current use of AI technologies\, research estimates that globally 92 million jobs will be displaced by 2030. \nDisabled employees already experience disproportionate marginalisation and barriers to accessing good work\, an inequity at risk of rising without responsible AI adoption. \nThis event will: \n– Explore the AI Empowered research project aims \n– Ensure inclusivity remains at the forefront when considering the use of AI \n– Facilitate best practice learning to support disabled people in the AI era \n \nBusiness in the Community’s work on Artificial Intelligence and Wellbeing: \nBusiness in the Community has responded to the rapidly evolving rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through our Responsible AI labs\, spotlighting critical challenges AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration. Considering the impact of AI on marginalised groups has remained imperative to this approach\, exploring the Gendered Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Racial Bias in AI. \nBITC’s Wellbeing campaign and BITC Workwell model positions thriving people at the heart of organisational purpose\, culture and business strategy\, providing a framework for an intersectional\, inclusive and people-first approach. Inclusive AI practice should consider the lived experience of the one in seven workers in Britain with a disability and the broader workforce wellbeing implications of adoption to identify risks and mitigate accordingly. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on wellbeing. \n \n\n\nGuest Speaker\nOur guest speaker is Dr Daniel Wheatley\, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre\, University of Birmingham. \nHe will be discussing the AI EMPOWERED research project\, exploring the impacts of AI on disabled people in the UK. \n \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jade Olivo 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/inclusion-wellbeing-champion-forum-impacts-of-ai-for-disabled-employees/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Health and Wellbeing,Race Equality,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:AGM 2025: Driving Impact and Growth
DESCRIPTION:At the AGM\, you will receive updates on our performance for the previous year and our goals for 2026.\n \nThis is a virtual event.\n\n\nAudience\nThe AGM is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members only. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAs the year draws to a close\, we are reflecting on the year we’ve had at Business in the Community and how we continue to position responsible business as the foundation of economic growth. \nJoin us for our AGM on Tuesday 9 December for a short update and to celebrate the impact we’ve had in places\, on key social issues\, our member success stories\, and the insights we’ve learnt over the past 12 months. \nIn addition\, we will share our upcoming plans to convene\, campaign and consult on people\, planet and place. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk 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
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/agm-2025-driving-impact-and-growth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:CEO Breakfast – December
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for senior leaders.  \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s State of the Nation 2025 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-6/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Business Action Forum,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Senior Leaders Breakfast - November
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for senior leaders.  \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nThese informal private discussions over breakfast\, will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s State of the Nation 2025 report\, which details the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide senior leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference to the world. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThere is no doubt that Responsible AI is high on the agenda for today’s business leaders. As AI continues to grow in influence across all sectors\, there is a significant risk that parts of our society and local communities may be left behind. From automating routine tasks to revolutionising healthcare and transforming customer experiences\, AI is poised to reshape the future of work and life. However\, with such power comes immense responsibility and business must ensure that AI is used in ways that are ethical\, inclusive and sustainable. \n\n\n\nTo that end\, please join us for a thought-provoking discussion where we will hear from Dr. Franny Hsiao\, EMEA Leader AI Architects\, Salesforce\, who will share her view on the future of AI\, ethical considerations and how we can ensure a fair and inclusive digital transition. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact the Events Team at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-5/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Business Action Forum,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:RCT Business Breakfast - Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community and Capgemini are inviting you to join us for a morning of Cyber Security awareness building\, where we’ll share our insights into the why\, the what and the how. Hear about the key principles of cyber security\, the risks and considerations involved\, AI use\, both the risks and the potential opportunity. We’ll also signpost a little ‘what do to if’ and share a few curated sources of best practice. Throughout we’ll encourage discussion and give you a great opportunity to network and ask questions. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. \n\n\n\nA collaborative approach to supporting business in RCT\n\n\n\nFollowing the RCT Business Conversation listening event in 2024\, Coleg y Cymoedd\, Business in the Community Cymru and the University of South Wales are excited to launch a series of collaborative business support & networking events across the RCT region in 2025. \n\n\n\nDesigned in response to feedback from the local business community\, these sessions will provide valuable opportunities to connect\, collaborate\, and explore support for key challenges facing businesses in RCT. \n\n\n\nThese breakfast networking events will bring together business leaders\, industry experts\, and key stakeholders to share insights\, discuss opportunities for meaningful collaboration and support business growth & innovation. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us. \n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Sarah.Hunter@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Support Assistant \, BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/rct-business-breakfast-cyber-security/
LOCATION:Pontypridd
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T093000
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SUMMARY:Senior Leaders Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for senior leaders.  \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Senior Leaders Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide senior leaders with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-4/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum - Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Dinner events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over dinner will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more dinners in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nWe are currently finalising dates for our 2025 CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts and look forward to sharing details with you shortly. To join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nDinner will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-dinners-2025/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:London EC2Y\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T143000
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nBITC\, The King’s Responsible Business Network\, is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network representing more than 24% of the UK workforce. We are dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together by transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Glasgow to discuss how we might collaborate to drive change and help deliver on our and your ambitions and priorities. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nLunch will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:Pride of Place Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s (BTC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s Pride of Place programme unites people from all walks of life around a vision for a better future\, nurturing collaboration\, sustained investment and self-belief to drive action so that millions can thrive in a place they call home. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Glasgow to discuss how we might collaborate to drive change and help deliver on our and your ambitions and priorities. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:Business in the Community’s Member Conference
DESCRIPTION:Shaping Solutions for Responsible Business.\n \n \nThis is an in-person event.\n \n\nArrival is from 10:30\, with the main session starting at 11:15. The event will close at 17:00. \n\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) Member organisations and has been designed to benefit practitioners and those working on the Responsible Business Agenda. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for a dynamic day of collaboration and innovation at our Member Conference\, where we’ll discuss how to tackle the pressing challenges businesses face and shape impactful solutions. \nThe conference has been shaped by insights from the ‘Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024’ report\, reflecting the views of CEOs from the UK’s 450 largest companies. \nWhy attend? \n\nConnect with peers in your industry and like-minded organisations\nLearn from expert speakers on crucial business topics\nCollaborate on impactful solutions for responsible business\nBe part of the change that shapes a better future for society\n\nCollaboration sessions \nEach session will be led by our valued member organisations\, including: \n\nHow can we close the talent gap? Led by Verizon\, a telecommunications company and a BITC Member since 2019\nHow can your business navigate the opportunities and threats of new technologies? Led by Salesforce\, a software company and a BITC Member since 2020\nHow can we drive fairer and greener outcomes through supply chains? Led by SKY\, a broadcaster and telecommunications and a BITC member since 2000\nIs there more to climate action than net zero? Led by PwC\, an accounting and professional services and a BITC member since 2002\nWhat do responsible businesses need to do differently to address complex economic and social issues? Led by Linklaters\, a multinational law firm and a BITC member since 1993\nIs nature the next emerging trend for responsible business? Led by Encirc\, a manufacturing and logistics company and a BITC member since 2017\n\nWe’ll also have some inspiring plenary sessions from renowned speakers: \n\nClaire Camara: The Talent Gap and Young Talent\nClaudine Blamey: The Importance of a Just Transition to Net Zero\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to make a difference. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments and a sandwich lunch will be served. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact the Events Team\, 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/business-in-the-communitys-member-conference/
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T210000
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum - Dinner
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Dinner events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over dinner will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more dinners in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nWe are currently finalising dates for our 2025 CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts and look forward to sharing details with you shortly. To join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nDinner will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-dinners-2025/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:London EC2Y\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241211T093000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nTo join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Dinner instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfasts/2024-12-11/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20240923T133703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T100722Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:At the Annual General Meeting\, you will receive updates on our performance for the previous year and our goals for 2024-25.\n \nThis is a virtual event.\n\n\nAudience\nThe Annual General Meeting is open to members only. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAs the year draws to a close\, we are reflecting on the great year we’ve had at Business in the Community (BITC). We could not have achieved this without our valued members and partners driving meaningful change across the UK.Join us for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10 December for a short update and to celebrate the impact we’ve had in places\, on key social issues our member success stories\, and the insights we’ve learnt over the past 12 months. \nIn addition\, we will share our upcoming plans for the year ahead\, aligning with our vision of creating a fairer and greener world driven by responsible businesses to achieve our goals to ensure: \n\nEvery young person and job seeker feels supported and has clear pathways into work.\nEvery employer invests in skills that are needed for today and for the future\, creating workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to grow and reach their potential\, regardless of background.\nEvery community has a shared sense of pride\, hope and support with building and delivering a strong\, collective vision of a fairer tomorrow and a protected planet.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager 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
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20240927T101434Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Develop a Responsible Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the essential steps to embedding responsibility at the core of your business strategy.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAbout the event\nMany businesses struggle to prioritise responsibility in the face of competing demands\, fast-changing markets and short-term financial pressures. Building a responsible core strategy is not just a moral imperative\, it’s a key driver of sustainable growth\, reduced risks\, and long-term success. \nJoin us for a dynamic Peer Learning Forum where we explore the essential steps to embedding responsibility at the core of your business strategy. We will uncover ‘why’ responsible strategy is crucial to your business\, ‘what’ it should include\, and ‘how’ to effectively implement it. By attending\, you’ll gain insights on how to ensure responsibility is embedded into your business priorities\, leading to sustainable growth\, reduced risk\, and enhanced impact. \nDuring this Peer Learning Forum\, you’ll have the opportunity to join breakout sessions\, each focusing on a key aspect of responsible business strategy—‘Why’\, ‘What’\, or ‘How’. These sessions will be peer discussions\, providing a space to learn from each other’s experiences\, share insights\, and explore best practices together. You will select your breakout group when you register. \n‘Why’ Breakout Group\nExplore the importance of embedding purpose and stakeholder collaboration in your business strategy. This group will discuss the role of materiality assessments and why they are essential for developing a strategy that prioritises long-term responsibility and for reporting requirements. \n‘What’ Breakout Group\nDive into the core elements of a responsible strategy. This group covers the alignment between business and strategic objectives\, identifying key material issues\, and understanding the positive and negative impacts of your strategic priorities on these issues. \n‘How’ Breakout Group\nLearn practical steps for implementing a responsible business strategy. This group will discuss governance\, strategic planning across departments\, developing action plans for material issues\, and evaluating and transparency of the effectiveness of your strategy. \nGuest Speakers\n– Rachel Feilden\, Senior Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Adviser\, Stone King LLP \nRachel has recently completed BITC’s responsible business management training and is now working with our Strategy & Purpose advisory team to consider how to embed responsible business across Stone King’s strategic approach. She will be sharing some thoughts on her approach to get the conversation started. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n– Contact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions. \n– Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-develop-a-responsible-business-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T093000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20240708T152741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T121003Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nTo join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Dinner instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfasts/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20240701T132127Z
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SUMMARY:Championing Responsible Business across Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Network and connect with fellow senior leaders\, share insights\, and amplify our collective influence to create a greater impact together.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to only members of Business in the Community (BITC) and is tailored for C-suite/Senior leaders. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community and the Scotland Leadership Board are delighted to invite you to join our second member-only event for senior leaders across Scotland.   \nThe aim of the day is to bring you together to build on the work and events that we will have collaborated on this year and discuss how we can continue to champion Responsible Business across Scotland.   \n\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\nPromote social mobility\, learn how by investing in your workforce and communities can drive positive change.\nMeaningful connections in Places and learn how BITC is bridging businesses\, communities\, and local councils to reset social impact ambitions and how your organisation can benefit from getting involved.\nPrioritise people to help employers transform wellbeing in the workplace and enable people to thrive.\n\nWhy Attend:\nWe are delighted that Scotland’s Deputy First Minister\, Kate Forbes MSP will be a speaker and other names will be announced soon. \n\nTo network and connect with fellow senior leaders\, share insights\, and amplify our collective influence to create a greater impact together.\nTake part in discussions facilitated by BITC Scotland Leadership Board members.\nLearn from success stories and achievements highlighting our collective impact.\nSeize opportunities for collaboration to drive responsible business practices.\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nRefreshements and a light lunch will be served. \n\n\nGuest Speaker\n\nScotland’s Deputy First Minister\, Kate Forbes MSP.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact at Florence Hughes\, Events Manager 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/championing-responsible-business-across-scotland-2/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth House\, 1 Sibbald Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8FT
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T093000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nWe are currently finalising dates for our 2025 CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts and look forward to sharing details with you shortly. \n\n\n\nTo join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Dinner instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast/
LOCATION:London EC2Y\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Regulations or Responsible Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how responsible businesses stay ahead of regulations and thrive with purpose.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \nAgenda \n10:00- Welcome and Introduction \n10.15- What do we mean by Responsible Business? \n10.25- What part has regulation played in Responsible Business to date? \n10.35- What regulation do we need to consider going forward? \n10.45- Breakout discussions \n11.10- Feedback and Group Discussion \n11.30- Close \n\n\nBackground\nCSR\, Sustainability\, ESG\, Responsible Business – it doesn’t matter what you call it. At BITC we talk about ‘Responsible Business’ because we’re talking about a core business approach\, not an add-on. Businesses with a purpose and a responsible business ethos\, have long considered the changing global context and considered how they can continue to thrive and survive into the future. Taking care of the environment and your community\, has always been a must for business survival\, but responsible businesses have really been investing to ensure success all round. Interface has been working towards net zero since 1994\, the Co-op has been investing in Fair Trade for over 30 years and Mott Macdonald has been employee owned since the 1980s. These are responsible businesses\, and no doubt they were considered mad by many when they began their endeavours. \nRegulation and legislation have always played a role in encouraging businesses to be more responsible. Worker’s rights\, anti-discrimination\, pollution and health & safety have all been legislated for and regulated to ensure better work environments. Net Zero legislation\, gender pay gap reporting – these again forced companies to take strides in addressing serious societal issues. We also now have the TCFD\, CSRD\, ISSB\, SDS…no this isn’t acronym bingo\, it’s a flurry of regulation that requires businesses to think more about the environment and society that they work within. \nAbout the event\nSo\, with regulation and legislation related to responsible business on the rise\, how do businesses respond and make sure that they continue to be ahead of the responsible game\, rather than just compliant? Join us at this peer learning forum for BITC member companies to discuss this and more. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, 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/peer-learning-forum-regulations-or-responsible-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20240530T152842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T083323Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Driving Impact with Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how fostering financial literacy can drive social change and economic empowerment.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC Social Impact Advisory supports companies through understanding the leading practice principles of social impact\, co-designing solutions with their communities\, and leading to sustainable impact within society and business. ​Our thoughtful\, needs-led approach enables us to deliver outputs and recommendations that are evidence-based and that help organisations understand what leading practice is\, and what action they can take to achieve that. \nIs your business doing enough to foster financial literacy? \nIn the UK\, a staggering 39% of working-age individuals lack confidence in managing their money\, and 11.5 million people have less than £100 in savings*. Despite financial education being added to the national curriculum in 2014\, a 2021 survey by The Centre for Social Justice revealed that less than half of secondary schools are delivering the comprehensive financial education students deserve*. \n* Key statistics on UK financial wellbeing\, numeracy and – FinCap \n*centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/CSJ-The_financial_education_initiative.pdf \n\nAbout the event \n\nJoin us for an enlightening session with BITC and fellow members to explore how prioritising financial literacy can drive positive social change and economic empowerment. \nIn this PLF\, we will explore practical strategies for enhancing financial education and creating a lasting impact on our communities. You will also have the opportunity to enter a discussion with other organisations to collectively identify the most effective ways to achieve financial literacy and social impact. \nGuest speakers\n\nInderjit Singh\, Sustainability Adviser\, HMRC Communications\nImogen Graham\, Charity Grants Manager\, Leeds Building Society\n\n\nBooking details and contact for further information \n\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, 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/peer-learning-forum-driving-impact-with-financial-literacy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Tackling Bullying and Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Join us to delve into understanding\, recognising\, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace.\n\n\nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members. \nOur peer learning forums are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package. This particular event targets people managers\, line managers \, senior leaders and those with accountability for driving inclusion and wellbeing. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work 2021 survey found that there was an increase in the percentage of employees reporting that their employers gave them support and information to call out bullying and harassment in the workplace. There was an increase from 42% in 2018\, reported by employees of all backgrounds across the UK workforce. In 2021\, 50% of White and White British employees said yes to receiving support from their employer\, compared to 46% of Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees saying yes to receiving support from their employer. \nA clear policy on tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace\, wherever it is found\, is essential to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels they are a valued member of the workforce. \nFind out more about Business in the Community’s focus on people \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin BITC’s first Bullying and Harassment Peer Learning Forum (PLF). \nThis event will provide members with the opportunity and space to collaborate and delve into understanding\, recognising\, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Through shared insights and interactive discussions\, peers empower each other with practical strategies to foster a culture of mutual respect and support within their organisation. \nIn this PLF we will explore how businesses can effectively implement a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment in the workplace\, applicable to customers\, clients\, and contractors\, as well as employees. Addressing the importance of committing at board level to enforcing a zero-tolerance policy and navigating the associated risks. \nAdditionally\, we will touch on the pervasive issue of Sexual Harassment in the workplace\, exchanging actionable solutions and interventions to transform workplace culture and mitigate its occurrence.Join us as we pave the way for positive change and create safer\, more inclusive work environments for all. \nAgenda\n10:00 Welcome and Introductions \n10:10 Sandra Kerr\, CBE\, BITC Race Director: Zero Tolerance of Bullying and Harassment (Commitment 3 of the Race at Work Charter) \n10:20 Understanding Workplace Bullying and Harassment \n10:40 Breakout Session 1: Zero Tolerance Risks and Opportunities \n11:00 Breakout Session 2: Sexual Harassment Prevention \n11:20 Reflections and further support from BITC \n11:30 Close \nSpeakers\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Director\, BITC \nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Director\, BITC \n\n\nBooking and contact details\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information\, contact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-tackling-bullying-and-harassment/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20240209T094223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T094607Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Business and Community in Anglesey
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru and hosts M-SParc are delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC)\, including businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Anglesey and surrounding areas. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges faced by many communities in Anglesey\, who are struggling to cope with the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and persistent inflation. As such\, at this event key discussion topics will include business volunteering\, community collaboration and inclusive recruitment. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis networking event is open to all businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Anglesey and surrounding areas. The session will celebrate existing positive connections between local businesses and the communities they serve\, whilst also providing space for more potential partnerships to flourish across Anglesey and beyond. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee and sandwiches will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales 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/supporting-business-and-community-in-anglesey/
LOCATION:M-SParc Anglesey LL60 6AG
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration,Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20231207T125113Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Innovating Responsible Business Models
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nOur peer learning forums are open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nJoin us for this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) for BITC members receiving support on responsible business strategy & purpose. This event will share learnings from our most recent toolkit ‘How to Innovate Responsible Business Models‘\, from the 6 catalysts of responsible business on the subject of innovative business models. It will make the case for why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation and more sustainable business models. \nResponsible innovation allows businesses to maintain competitive advantage\, and increase long-term resilience. The British Standards Institution reports benefits such as long-term cost and risk reductions\, improvement of societal trust in the company and maintenance of social license to operate\, as well as greater attractiveness as an employer\, better supply chain relationships and improved capacity for long-term planning and sustainability.* \nIn addition to exploring the benefits of adopting an innovative approach\, we will also be sharing BITC’s Responsible Innovation Framework\, which organisations can use to begin developing a culture of responsible innovation. The framework includes the following principles: \n\nBeing purpose-led\nStakeholder centricity\nRisk mitigation and opportunity spotting\nThrough-life impact\nTransparency\n\nWe will be sharing examples of organisations who have started to transition their business to more sustainable models\, and will be discussing the potential for transformation within the businesses represented at the session.  \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. \n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for any further questions.\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReferences \n\n\n\n* Responsible Innovation. Guide (March 2020).
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/plf-innovating-responsible-business-models/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240130T100000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum:  Anonymised Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Join peers to share your challenges\, learnings\, experiences and best practice on inclusive recruitment.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen only to Business in the Community (BITC) members who are Opening Doors signatories. \n\n\nBackground\nCreating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses can contribute to the livelihoods of individuals and communities\, and is\, for many the only sustainable route out of poverty. \nOffering quality work experience\, adopting inclusive approaches to recruitment\, and breaking down barriers to entering work for people from disadvantaged groups can benefit businesses by helping them tackle skills shortages\, build new talent pipelines\, boost retention rates\, and achieve higher productivity. \nBusiness in the Community is calling on employers to commit to making job roles more accessible to diverse talent by committing to take action through our Opening Doors inclusive recruitment campaign.  \n\n\nAbout the online forum\nOpening Doors is BITC’s inclusive recruitment campaign\, which aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by 2025. Signatories of the campaign are invited to join bi-annual forums\, which allow peer discussion on topical recruitment issues. \nWe are receiving a growing number of queries from employers on anonymised recruitment: to what extent does it make jobs more accessible to diverse talent\, how can it be implemented effectively\, and what are the potential pitfalls? \nAt this forum\, attendees will; \n\nDiscover how employers are using anonymised recruitment practices at different stages of the recruitment process.\nHear from BITC Inclusion Advisers about how anonymised recruitment can be used effectively.\nShare experiences of anonymised recruitment with Opening Doors employers.\n\nDiscuss frequently asked questions\, including: \n\nApplication/assessment/offer – is anonymised recruitment more effective in some parts of the recruitment process than others?\nWhat are the benefits of anonymised recruitment and how can you ensure it works well?\nWhat are some challenges associated with anonymised recruitment and how can risk be mitigated?\nHow else can bias be reduced in the recruitment process?\n\nDelegates will have the opportunity to reflect together on commitments and the progress made so far. \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\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-blind-recruitment/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240125T093000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:CEO Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join Mary Macleod\, Chief Executive of Business in the Community (BITC)\, at our informal networking breakfasts.   \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nOpen exclusively to CEOs. Previous attendees have included CEOs from companies such as; Capgemini\, Centrica\, Heathrow Airport\, Linklaters\, Siemens and many more.   \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nSenior leaders have shown us how much value they get out of coming together in small\, focused groups to share their experiences and ideas. To that end\, we offer a monthly networking breakfast to bring our network together.   \n\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\nEach month\, we gather CEOs together for confidential\, informal discussions over breakfast to share thoughts on current issues\, challenges and what is on the horizon.  \n\n\n\nBITC are keen to understand how we can work more closely with you and use these meetings to hear from you. There is no formal agenda for these meetings; we want to listen to what’s on your mind and the challenges business is facing and understand how BITC can support you.  \n\n\n\nIn the past\, we have addressed issues such as how we can improve internships\, steps to take to build an inclusive recruitment policy and the role technology can play in connecting business and communities.  \n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community \n\n\n\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\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information \n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events\, for any further questions. \n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event. 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-networking-breakfast-5/
LOCATION:Teneo\, 11 Pilgrim Street (near St Pauls)\, London
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T103000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20230920T091040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T094829Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThe Annual General Meeting (AGM) is open to members only. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the Annual General Meeting\n\n\n\nDuring the AGM\, our Chair\, Gavin Patterson\, Finance Chair\, Richard Hutton and Chief Executive\, Mary Macleod\, will look back on what has been achieved by our members through collective action. In a remarkable year that concluded our 40th Anniversary\, we transitioned to a new CEO and reset our ambitions for our 50th Anniversary. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, Gavin will share his thoughts on the direction for Business in the Community and the responsible business movement. \n\n\n\nAll Business in the Community members will be invited to vote on key organisational matters ahead of the AGM. Details will be available soon. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLater in the day – Responsible Business Live 2023\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this unique event.  \n\n\n\nCENTRAL HALL WESTMINSTERGreater London\, SW1H 9NHMonday 11 December 2023 14:00-20:00\n\n\n\nThis flagship event for responsible business promises to be informative and powerful. Learn from experts\, network with peers\, share ideas\, and get answers.Open to both members and non-members of Business in the CommunityFind out more and reserve your place. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-community-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231207T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
CREATED:20231025T110230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T094646Z
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SUMMARY:Engaging Leaders to Accelerate Responsible Business
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a solution-based discussion surrounding the six catalysts of responsible business enabling you to take action within your organisation now!\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\nNot enough progress has been made towards achieving the Global Goals\, also known as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For these goals to be met\, businesses must play their role. \nBusiness in the Community works to accelerate responsible business action to address these goals. Our research into the most significant barriers and drivers of responsible business action has helped us identify six catalysts of responsible business\, actions that will accelerate\, scale up and perpetuate sustainable\, inclusive and fair corporate strategies. \nDuring this session\, we will focus on how responsible business practitioners can engage leaders on responsible business. The breakout discussions will explore the following: \n• Why leaders are key to delivering responsible business impact. \n• What business leaders can do to achieve responsible business targets. \n• How to engage and mobilise your leaders\, including how to train leaders on responsible business \nRegardless of where your business is on its responsible journey\, this session will help you understand the best techniques to engage your leaders and evoke change within your organisation through connecting with peers\, sharing experiences\, and learning from our specialists at BITC. To get the most out of this session\, we encourage you to come ready to turn that microphone on and engage. \nBooking\, contact details and further information \n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor any enquiries\, please contact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator\, Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/engaging-leaders-to-accelerate-responsible-business/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:Business in the Community Share and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Aligning Responsible Business with Pensions Investments\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nOpen to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event has been designed to benefit the Heads of Responsible Business. \n\n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the series of events\n\n\n\nThese events are a monthly opportunity to meet peers and learn from each other. \n\n\n\nBITC will convene Heads of Responsible Business\, or those who own and drive responsible business within their organisations\, to accelerate greener and fairer action together. Each month\, we will explore a different emerging trend or challenge facing our member businesses. We will facilitate discussions\, allowing you to meet peers\, navigate your barriers and accelerate responsible business. \n\n\n\nSave the time and date of 10-11:00 on the last Tuesday of every month to join these facilitated discussions. \n\n\n\nAligning Responsible Business with Pensions Investments\n\n\n\nWith companies across the globe increasing their sustainability ambitions\, we know that the pensions industry plays a key role in driving change across these issues. Rising industry and market expectations mean employers and pension scheme trustees are increasingly faced with changing laws and regulatory guidance to reflect a new sustainable agenda. Aligning the values and sustainability ambitions of the employer with that of their pension schemes is crucial. \n\n\n\nAt this month’s Share & Learn session\, we will be joined by Cadi Thomas\, Head of Sustainable Investment and Mark Irish\, Deputy Head of Sustainable Investment Consulting at Isio\, who will guide our discussion on how responsible business practitioners can engage with those in their organisations responsible for the governance of pensions. We will also be joined by Tim Doubleday\, CFO\, Burger King UK\, who will share how Burger King engaged with trustees and created ESG default options\, all whilst managing the risks and boosting its brand. \n\n\n\nFor more information before the session\, read our latest report in partnership with Isio\, ‘Aligning Responsible Business Policies with Pensions Investments’ \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Megan Gillett\, Events CoordinatorBITC.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-community-share-and-learn/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:Race\, Gender and Wellbeing Champions Forum
DESCRIPTION:BITC’s Social Impact Champions Forum\, an exclusive event to show how data can be used to create implementation-ready initiatives.\n \nThis is a virtual event taking place via Zoom.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Race\, Gender and Wellbeing Champions. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nThis event focuses on providing information on diversity data collection. This will equip you to effectively collect race\, gender and wellbeing data to progress your organisation. Experts from across Business in the Community’s (BITC ) responsible business network will convene to create impactful equality\, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and employee wellbeing initiatives to address the persistent features of modern workplace \, inequality and poor mental health. \nThe event will: \n• Share best practice on monitoring pay gaps (gender\, ethnicity and social mobility) and explain why this issue remains of critical importance. \n• Provide information on diversity data collection\, and how to ensure this is intersectional and captures measurable change. \n• Outline a best practice approach to measure the success of employee wellbeing initiatives. \n• Provide employer case studies and networking opportunities to learn from and engage with peers. \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\nLouise Aston – Wellbeing Director\, BITC\nSandra Kerr OBE\, CBE – Race Equality Director\, BITC\nCharlotte Woodworth – Gender Director\, BITC\n\n\n\nLearn more about how Business in the Community (BITC) can help you create a more gender-equal workplace. \nBooking and contact details\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-gender-and-wellbeing-champions-forum1/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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SUMMARY:PLF: International standards - responding through your business strategy
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to engage leaders within your organisation to take formal accountability and champion responsible business targets and ambitions.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. This event is for BITC members with advisory days in strategy & purpose\, and has been designed to benefit responsible business practitioners. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nJoin us for this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) to learn more about the main standards affecting UK businesses and their management of social and environmental impacts. This session will look in particular at the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) from the European Union and the global ISSB standard (International Sustainability Standards Board) as well as the Sustainability Disclosure Standards (SDS). This session will follow on from October’s Share and Learn Session on the standards and will explore in greater detail the implications for responsible business strategy and reporting. \nLearn about how to take an integrated and strategic approach to aligning with the standards in order to get ahead of regulation and be a leading responsible business. This event is aimed at practitioners holding responsibility for the organisation’s responsible business strategy and we suggest all organisations consider the implications of the standards whether or not they are affected by current regulation. \nAfter learning about the standards and their impact on strategy and reporting\, we will be sharing top-line advice on how to take an integrated approach to ensure the organisation is well-positioned to comply with the standards. This will include the following: \n\nConducting ‘double materiality’ assessments and embedding this in your strategy and approach to reporting\nAssigning responsibilities\, particularly at director-level\nEstablishing impact targets and KPIs to monitor progress\nUnderstanding different approaches to reporting and the key elements to include.\n\nThere will be an opportunity for businesses to share their wins and challenges within each of these aspects as we go into breakout rooms\, with the view of supporting practitioners in exerting influence and making the necessary changes within their organisations. \nThis event forms part of a series covering the impact of new international standards. This event will focus on the implications of the standards on overarching responsible business strategy & purpose. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Megan Gillett\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for any further questions.\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/plf-international-standards-responding-through-your-business-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T005512
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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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