Business in the Community

Race at Work Charter Surgery January 2024
2024-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online webinar
Join this event to learn more about the early insights from the recent Race at Work Charter survey.

Audience
This event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC).

Background
The 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.
These surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their commitment to the Race at Work Charter.

About the webinar
This 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.

About the Race at Work Charter
The 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:

Appoint an Executive Sponsor for race.
Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress.
Commit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.
Make clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.
Take action that supports Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.
Support race inclusion allies in the workplace.
Include Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.

Learn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter.

Business in the Community’s work on race equality
Business in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong, have a voice, are valued and can be their true selves.
For 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.
All 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.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

References
*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report

The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 Launch
2024-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join this virtual event to gain an in-depth understanding of The Times Top Employers for Gender Equality

This is an online event.
Audience
This event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It has been designed to be of most benefit to those working in Corporate / External affairs, CSR/Responsible Business/ ESG, Diversity and Inclusion and HR/People/Talent management.

Background
The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most high-profile and well-established listing of employers taking action to create workplaces where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive.
Women and minoritised genders are disproportionately affected in times of more significant political and economic uncertainty, as gender inequalities deeply entrenched in working life have a greater impact. At a time when the UK continues to experience a cost of living crisis, women are paid less, are more likely to be employed in severely insecure work and have less access to highly paid, highly skilled roles due to the need of more women having to balance work and caring responsibilities. As such, the need for employer intervention to ensure greater gender equality and avoid a backslide in progress has never been greater.
About the Event

At this event, delegates will gain an in-depth understanding of The Times Top Employers for Gender Equality 2024, including:

who can apply
the application and assessment process
timelines for 2024
costs
support for BITC members
online content and planned events.

Previous applicants will also join us and share their top tips for successfully completing the application.

About Business in the Community’s work on Gender Equality
BITC’s gender equality campaign exists to accelerate progress towards a truly equal working world, where someone’s gender doesn’t determine their chance of fair pay, equal influence, or shape how included and safe they are at work.
The commercial imperative for achieving more gender-equal workplaces is clear: it enhances employee engagement, boosts productivity, meets the diverse needs of customers and suppliers, and improves brand reputation, leading more gender-balanced workforces to outperform their less-balanced peers by as much as 2 percentage points annually.
Learn more about how Business in the Community (BITC) can help you create a more gender equal workplace.

Booking and contact details and further information

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

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

CEO Networking Breakfast
2024-01-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Teneo, 11 Pilgrim Street (near St Pauls), London
Join Mary Macleod, Chief Executive of Business in the Community (BITC), at our informal networking breakfasts.

Audience

Open exclusively to CEOs. Previous attendees have included CEOs from companies such as; Capgemini, Centrica, Heathrow Airport, Linklaters, Siemens and many more.

Background

Senior 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.

About the event

Each month, we gather CEOs together for confidential, informal discussions over breakfast to share thoughts on current issues, challenges and what is on the horizon.

BITC 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.

In 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.

About Business in the Community

Business 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.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Fiona Macleod, Head of Events, for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Opening Doors Forum: Anonymised Recruitment
2024-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Online webinar
Join peers to share your challenges, learnings, experiences and best practice on inclusive recruitment.

Audience
Open only to Business in the Community (BITC) members who are Opening Doors signatories.

Background
Creating 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.
Offering 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.
Business 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.

About the online forum
Opening 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.
We 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?
At this forum, attendees will;

Discover how employers are using anonymised recruitment practices at different stages of the recruitment process.
Hear from BITC Inclusion Advisers about how anonymised recruitment can be used effectively.
Share experiences of anonymised recruitment with Opening Doors employers.

Discuss frequently asked questions, including:

Application/assessment/offer – is anonymised recruitment more effective in some parts of the recruitment process than others?
What are the benefits of anonymised recruitment and how can you ensure it works well?
What are some challenges associated with anonymised recruitment and how can risk be mitigated?
How else can bias be reduced in the recruitment process?

Delegates will have the opportunity to reflect together on commitments and the progress made so far.

Booking, contact details and further information

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

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

From Menstruation to Menopause: Workplace Wellness
2024-02-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Arup,, 80 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QS
Discuss the impacts of menstruation and menopause in the workplace. Sharing ideas on how organisations can be inclusive of their employees.

Audience
This event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members.

About the event
Join us for an inclusive in person gathering, where you can openly share experiences and explore best practices concerning menstruation and menopause in the workplace. This event focuses on the unique aspects of menstruation and menopause, fostering an environment of support and empowerment.
We aspire to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to champion women’s health matters in your workplace.
This event is gender inclusive and we invite those of all genders to attend, whether or not you experience menstruation and/or menopause. We can all benefit from understanding how to best support our colleagues’ physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace.
Agenda

9:30 AM – register from this time.
10:00 – introduction to the day from BITC.
10:15- introduction to menstruation and menopause in the workplace.
10:30 – guest speaker – Lina Chan, (Holland & Barrett Director of Women’s Health and CEO, Founder at Parla) with Q&A.
10:55 – break.
11:10 – Panel discussion and Q&A.
11:45 – break.
11:55 – introduction to breakouts.
12:00 – breakout conversations.
12:30 – report back.
12:45 – reflections and close from BITC.
1:00 PM – session will end, attendees are invited to stay on for tea, coffee, and networking.

Speakers
Lina Chan: Holland and Barrett Director of Women’s Health and CEO, Founder at Parla
Pamela McGill: Learning, Leadership, Talent & Diversity – HR Professional/Lead, BT
Kate Smith: Co-Founder, Director, Donations and Education Manager, Hey Girls
Jen Black: People Operations Partner, Arup
About Business in the Community
Business 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.

Supporting Business and Community in Pembrokeshire
2024-02-02 10:30 - 13:30 | Bluestone Resort, Canaston Wood, Narberth, Wales, SA67 8DE, United Kingdom
Business in the Community Cymru and hosts Bluestone are delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.

This is an in person event.
Audience
This 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 Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas.

Background
Business in the Community and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges faced by many communities in Pembrokeshire, 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.

About the Event
This networking event is open to all businesses, charities, and community organisations with operations in Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire and beyond.

Refreshments
Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Tracy Rees, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Race Champions Forum
2024-02-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Review UK employer equality progress via Race at Work Charter Survey questions, best practices, and a campaign preview.

Audience
This event is open to Race Champions.

About this event
This Champion Forum will preview a draft employees survey with YouGov and inform questions linked to workplace, leadership and supplier diversity and inclusive procurement. You will hear from organisations demonstrating best practice.
This is an exciting phase of Business in the Community’s (BITC) race campaign’s work, and we are keen to sense check this direction with our champion supporters. We will preview the Race Campaign’s strategic forward plan for 2024/2025.
With BITC Director for Race, Sandra Kerr CBE, this event will:

Preview upcoming projects

Provide feedback on strategic leadership and direction from the BITC Leadership Team
Provide an exclusive preview of the Race Campaign’s forward plan, where Champions will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the campaign.

Business in the Community’s work on race equality

Business in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong, have a voice, are valued and can be their true selves.
For more than 25 years, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels.
All 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 recruitment, 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. The findings and the evidence from the Race at Work surveys led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter, with signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace.

Find out more about BITC’s work on race equality.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator, Business in the Community
Joining instructions will be sent before the event.

About Business in the Community
Business 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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work.

References

*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report

Peer Learning Forum: Innovating Responsible Business Models
2024-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join us to find out why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation.

This is a virtual event.
Audience
Our 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.

Aims and objectives of the event
Join 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.
Responsible 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.*
In 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:

Being purpose-led
Stakeholder centricity
Risk mitigation and opportunity spotting
Through-life impact
Transparency

We 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.

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’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.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC, for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

References

* Responsible Innovation. Guide (March 2020).

Bradford Place Prospectus Launch
2024-02-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Central Bradford
Join us to learn what’s needed ahead of the Bradford City of Culture 2025 for the region’s current wellbeing and future economic prosperity.

This is an in person event.
Audience
This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It is designed for business and community leaders based in and around Bradford.

Background
Having won the bid for the UK City of Culture 2025, the scene is set for Bradford to capitalise on its cultural collateral. This unique opportunity will drive greater participation across the district and put arts, entertainment and musical expression at the heart of all communities. This is the chance for more people and communities in Bradford to tell their story.
BITC will be launching the Bradford Prospectus, where a vison for Bradford’s future is set out, with key asks from government and businesses to help create a district everyone can be part of, and to give our young people the best start.

About the Event
This networking and launch event, supported by key partners of the Bradford Place Prospectus will set out our actions and intentions ahead of Bradford City of Culture 2025. Attendees will also:

Learn the key asks and recommendations of Bradford’s Prospectus.
Network with cross-sector leaders from Bradford and West Yorkshire.
Demonstrate their long-term commitment to the region’s current wellbeing and future economic prosperity.

Guest Speakers

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire.
Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Chair of the Transport Committee.
Sir David Wootton, Bradford Place Board Chair.
Baroness Jo Valentine, Director of Place, Business in the Community.

Refreshments
Light refreshments will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

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

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Peer Learning Forum: Place-based Approaches to Social Impact
2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
An opportunity for social impact light touch members to come together and broaden their knowledge of creating impact in their communities.

Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members.

Background
BITC Social Impact Advisory supports companies by understanding the leading practice principles of social impact, co-designing solutions with their communities, leading to sustainable impact within society and within the 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.

About the event
Join this event to discuss best practices for creating impact in your community through a place-based approach.
At BITC we believe that businesses can contribute to rebuilding thriving communities through strategic long-term community investment and through purpose-led core business. Our place-based approach is about working collectively for a meaningful, shared outcome.
This Peer Learning Forum (PLF) will explore how we build impactful, collaborative work that is issue-led to support the places and people that need it most.
We will cover how businesses should act on long-term goals based on a common agreement of the challenges, opportunities and solutions in a place, drawing on the strengths of everyone in that community. Businesses, community organisations, and the public sector must work together to ensure sustainable solutions.

Booking and contact details

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.
For more information, contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC.

Small and Medium Business Surgery: Inclusive Cultures
2024-02-29 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
A surgery style event for members to discuss their responsible business journeys in an open format.

This is a virtual event.
Audience
This event is designed for Business in the Community (BITC) members in small and medium businesses.

The aims and objectives of the event
This event aims to give our members from small and medium businesses an opportunity to network, while developing their responsible business knowledge. It will provide attendees an opportunity to understand more about responsible business in a small and medium business context, and learn how to create an inclusive culture in their organisations.

Agenda/outline of the event

Introductions and recent responsible business achievements with BITC. Introduce yourself and your company and discuss how you are utilising your BITC membership.
How to create an inclusive culture with our BITC Race Campaign Manager, Zahra Mohamoud
Learning from ACT: How they created a more inclusive culture, getting buy-in across all levels of internal stakeholders, and impact measurement, Rebecca Cooper, Head of People & Development, ACT.
Discussion and group learning: How you want to develop as a responsible business and the challenges you face.

Guest speaker
Rebecca Cooper, Head of People & Development, ACT.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Florence Hughes, Events Manager at BITC for further information.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

International Women’s Day 2024
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Online webinar
One step forward, two steps back?

This is an online event.

Audience

This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed for HR people/Talent management practitioners/managers.

Background
While much in the world of work is changing, it’s less clear what this will mean when it comes to gender and inclusion.

Could legislative support for flexible working be undermined by the increasing number of organisations rolling back on remote work?
Will the legal duty of employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment do enough to address this issue – and the way it’s now increasingly taking place online as well as in workplaces?
How will the rise of AI impact gender equity at work – will it act as an enabler or will we see a disproportionate number of women’s roles in the firing line?

About the Event
Ahead of this year’s International Women’s Day, themed ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate progress’, join this session to learn more about the contemporary themes shaping the new world of work, and how to ensure your organisation both seizes the opportunities – and addresses the risks – now and as we look to the future.
BITC will also be sharing details of our new campaign, Equal Futures, looking to accelerate the pace of change on gender equity and inclusion, as well as revealing new insight into the role flexible working plays in driving more equitable outcomes for diverse groups.

Speakers

Nitesh Prakesh, Partner at BAIN & Co and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team who will also showcase highlights of our recent research around flexible working.
Mary Bright, Head of Social Impact at Phoenix Group.
Ashleigh Ainsley, a Forbes 30 under 30 name blazing a trail when it comes to diversity in tech.
A representative from the Young Women’s Trust who will speak about their manifesto around improving young women’s experiences at work.
Charlotte Woodworth, Gender Equality Campaign Director, BITC.

Booking, contact details and further information

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

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Supporting Business and Community in Newport
2024-03-07 10:00 - 13:30 | University of South Wales, Usk Way, Newport, NP20 2BP
Business in the Community Cymru is delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.

This is an in person event.
Audience
This 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 Newport and surrounding areas.

Background
Business in the Community and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges faced by many communities in Newport 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.

About the event
You will hear about BITC’s Newport Place Programme, funded by Newport City Council Shared Prosperity Funding, KLA Foundation and USW.
The programme is a partnership of businesses, community organisations and Newport Council and aims to enhance the great work already happening in communities, whilst focussing on new ideas and innovation that will mobilise people, ideas and passion in Newport.
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 Newport and beyond.

Refreshments
Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Tracy Rees, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Peer Learning Forum: Measuring Business Impact on Nature
2024-03-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Online webinar
Join the conversation on measuring the impact business has on nature, choose the right approach, and collaborate for a greener future.

This is a virtual event.

Audience
This Peer Learning Forum (PLF) is open to all proposition A members of Business in the Community (BITC).
Background
Most businesses are now switched on to the impact of global emissions and are making plans to measure, report and reduce them. However, the climate crisis is occurring alongside an ecological crisis as nature and key ecosystems are destroyed by:
· Pollution
· Resource exploitation
· Agriculture
· Deforestation
Whilst there are relatively sophisticated, standardised and internationally accepted methods for collecting emissions data, the same is not true of nature with multiple frameworks, standards, and methodologies available for businesses to choose from.
About the event
In this Peer Learning Forum, we will be hearing about some of these different approaches to understand what will work for different organisations and how you can pick a measurement approach that delivers for you.
We will then be breaking out into small discussion groups, where everyone will have the opportunity to share their own experiences and challenges, ask questions, and take learnings from other businesses into their own organisations.
About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’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. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.
Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC with any questions or enquiries.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Supporting Business and Community in Anglesey
2024-03-19 09:00 - 12:00 | M-SParc Anglesey LL60 6AG
Business in the Community Cymru and hosts M-SParc are delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.

This is an in person event.
Audience
This 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.

Background
BITC 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.

About the event
This 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.

Refreshments
Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be provided.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Unlocking the Opportunities of an Ageing Workforce
2024-03-21 09:00 - 12:00 | 4 Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1FS
Join inspirational age inclusion leaders and age positive peers to build a more inclusive workforce.

This is an in-person event.
Audience
Attendance is open to members and non members.

About the event
You’re invited to join Business in the Community (BITC) for an inspiring morning event that will bring HR, DEI, L&D and Operations professionals together with the aim of sharing good practice, making new connections, and discussing the challenges and opportunities of an ageing workforce.
Guests will hear from keynote speaker, Lorna Shah, Managing Director of Retail Retirement at Legal & General, who will share the trends and impacts of the ageing population on business and how Legal & General is leading the way and taking action to address this in the workplace.
Attendees will hear inspiring stories from a range of employers in Wales – including Legal & General and The Gower College Swansea – on how they have created positive and flexible working environments for their employees of all ages, and why age at work is an important topic for them. We’ll also be joined by information and advice organisation Careers Wales, who provide impartial and independent careers information and guidance for people of all ages in Wales.
We’ll provide an overview on how BITC’s Age at Work Programme across the nations is raising awareness of and supporting employers around this important topic, and share how BITC Cymru has supported employers to sustain good workplace policies and practices for their older workers, helping people over 50 to re-enter the workplace and to support them in their career and personal lives.
The Age at Work programme helps employers to look beyond age and see the opportunity that lies within recruiting, retaining and retraining over 50s. The programme is delivered by Business in the Community Cymru in partnership with Age Cymru and supported by The National Lottery Community Fund. Find out more.

Background
By 2030 half of all adults in the UK will be over 50. This means that understanding the challenges and opportunities presented by an ageing workforce will be vital for your business to thrive.
In Wales one third of the workforce is already aged 50 and over. As many of us are living for longer, this means that the majority of us are likely to be working for longer too.

Executive Insights from the Race at Work Charter
2024-03-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Online webinar
Join this event to learn how you can get involved with our exciting Leadership, Employee and Procurement survey in collaboration with YouGov.

Audience
This 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.

Background
Executive 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.
The 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%.*
In 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.

About this event
We will be launching our exciting Leadership, Employee, and Procurement survey in collaboration with YouGov. Join us and find out how you can get involved.
This 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.
This 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.
We 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.

Agenda/outline of the event
Welcome and Intro
Hear 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.
A conversation with executive sponsors on race
A 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:

What recommendations they would give to other leaders.
What recommendations they would give to network leads.
The role of an advisory group and how it supports them to lead effectively.

A conversation with network chairs on race and ethnicity
A 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:

Access to the right data and evidence.
Importance of a strong connection with their executive sponsor, network organisation, HR teams, and EDI leads.
Examples of leadership team willingness to listen and take action, and the results of this.
How much influence the advisory group has and if there is the scope to give them additional influence.

Summary
Sandra Kerr CBE will summarise and close, and share details of the upcoming Inclusive Supply Chain Survey with YouGov.
Speakers

Richard Iferenta, Partner and Vice Chair, KPMG and Chair of BITC Race Leadership Team.
Nitesh Prakash, Partner, Bain and Company and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team
Naeema Choudry, Partner, Employment, Labor and Pensions, Eversheds Sutherland and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team
Professor Nelarine Cornelius, Queen Mary University
Dr Chidozie Umeh, University of York

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC for further information.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

References

Race At Work 2021: The Scorecard Report, Business in the Community, October 2021
Race at Work Charter 2023: Commitment One Leadership and Accountability report, Business in the Community, October 2023

Let's Care Together - Charity & Community Group Introduction
2024-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar
This webinar is for organisations working with unpaid carers to introduce our new virtual mentoring initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.

Audience

This is a virtual event is open to third sector organisations who work with unpaid carers.
Background
Business in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme.
Research shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical, Mental, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family, community groups and wider support, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence.
Our volunteer mentors will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following, depending on their preference: ​

Increasing connection to their local community, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​
Supporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​
Access to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​
Being a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​

About this event
Join this online session to learn more about how your beneficiaries, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme.
In this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing, through pairing them with an online mentor.
Speakers
Usha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager
Simon Walters – BITC Programme Manager
Michelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager
Booking, contact details and further information

Email care@bitc.org.uk, for any further questions.
Joining instructions will be sent before the event.

About Business in the Community
Business 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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work.
*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.

CEO Inspiration Event West Midlands: Fairer Recruitment
2024-03-21 16:00 - 18:30 | Nuneaton, CV10 0TU
Summary

An afternoon filled with inspiration and collaboration with leading businesses from across the West Midlands.

About the event

We are inviting Chief Executive Officers and Chief People Officers to join Business in the Community (BITC) at the Fairer Recruitment event, an afternoon filled with inspiration and collaboration with leading businesses from across the West Midlands.

This event will provide you with a unique opportunity to learn from other C-suite leaders who are working collaboratively to support those most in need and experiencing barriers to employment in our communities.

The session will share the experiences of organisations that, through working in partnership to maximise social inclusion, tackle social mobility and youth unemployment. While also creating sustainable and meaningful pathways to supporting people with complex needs to thrive.

In addition, we will be sharing best practice of how by supporting social entrepreneurship, you can create sustainable social impact through procurement practices. Our ambition for this event is to inspire you to take action on a personal level to support and grow a local initiative and demonstrate how you can use your influence, experience and connections as a force for good.

Our ambition for this event is to inspire you to take action on a personal level to support and grow a local initiative and demonstrate how you can use your influence, experience and connections as a force for good.

Join us to:

Hear first-hand from major UK businesses who are leading the way in responsible business and supporting the most vulnerable in our communities.

Understand what support our communities need from businesses.

Learn how BITC and our network can help your business to tackle current challenges.

Be inspired to act faster, braver and bolder in making changes in your organisation.

Meet and network with 100+ local businesses.

Guest speakers

Sarah Windrum – Future Mobility Cluster Lead, HORIBA MIRA

Phil Ponsonby – Chief Executive Officer, Midcounties Co-op (Intro)

Rosie Ginday MBE – CEO, Miss Macaroon (Mad Mac’s Programme)

Tarra Simmons – Head of Community and Democratic Engagement, Midcounties Co-op (Fairer Futures Programme)

Peter Westall (Chair Bright Future) & Amy Bond (Bright Future Board), Bright Future Co-op

Refreshments

Light refreshments will be served.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Andreea Tudor, Regional Lead, Westmidlands, BITC, for any further questions.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Measure What Matters: the role of data in prioritising people
2024-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Explore the role of data in measuring employee wellbeing and identify the main KPIs to set and track within your organisation.

Audience
Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are open to all proposition A members of Business in the Community (BITC), with this event targeting individuals with a role in workforce wellbeing and/or responsible business productivity and performance. We particularly encourage Wellbeing leads, Health & Safety leads, EDI leads, HR Managers and Directors, Business Managers and SME Managing Directors to attend this event.
Background
BITC and McKinsey Health Institute published Prioritise People in April 2023 which, for the first time, placed a potential productivity boost of between £4-12K per UK worker, which can be unlocked through proactively supporting employee wellbeing using a portfolio approach. BITC then followed this up with the launch of the Workwell Self-Assessment Tool in October 2023, a free-to-use tool that enables businesses to establish both a holistic baseline and benchmark for your wellbeing approach, which you can use to help your strategic wellbeing planning.

“What matters gets measured, and what’s measured gets managed.”
So, what are you going to measure in your organisation to show the positive impact that comes from prioritising your people?

About this event
This Peer Learning Forum for BITC members will explore some of the key measurements and KPIs which organisations should set and track, both at the practitioner and executive levels, to demonstrate that workforce wellbeing is good for businesses.
We will:

Make the case for the crucial role that metrics and monitoring can have in ensuring wellbeing stays on the top table agenda.

Discuss a KPI dashboard to allow you to track your wellbeing progress.
Discuss the means through which you can capture the essential insights you need to plan and calibrate your wellbeing approach.

Learn more about how Business in the Community (BITC) can help you improve your approach to employee wellbeing using measurement and metrics.
Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC, for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online webinar
This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual mentoring initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.

Audience
This is a virtual event is open to employers, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks.
Background
Business in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme.
Research shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical, Mental, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family, community groups and wider support, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence.
Our volunteer mentors will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following, depending on their preference: ​

Increasing connection to their local community, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​
Supporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​
Access to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​
Being a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​

About this event
In this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing, through pairing them with an online mentor.
Join this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme.
Speakers
Usha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager
Simon Walters – BITC Programme Manager
Michelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager
Booking, contact details and further information

Email care@bitc.org.uk, for any further questions.
Joining instructions will be sent before the event.

About Business in the Community
Business 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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work.
*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.

Peer Learning Forum: Tackling Bullying and Harassment
2024-04-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Online webinar
Join us to delve into understanding, recognising, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace.

Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members.
Our 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.

Background
BITC’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.
A 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.
Find out more about Business in the Community’s focus on people

About the event
Join BITC’s first Bullying and Harassment Peer Learning Forum (PLF).
This 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.
In 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.
Additionally, 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.
Agenda
10:00 Welcome and Introductions
10:10 Sandra Kerr, CBE, BITC Race Director: Zero Tolerance of Bullying and Harassment (Commitment 3 of the Race at Work Charter)
10:20 Understanding Workplace Bullying and Harassment
10:40 Breakout Session 1: Zero Tolerance Risks and Opportunities
11:00 Breakout Session 2: Sexual Harassment Prevention
11:20 Reflections and further support from BITC
11:30 Close
Speakers
Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Director, BITC
Charlotte Woodworth, Gender Equality Director, BITC

Booking and contact details

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.
For more information, contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC.

Supporting Businesses to Decarbonise and Achieve Net Zero
2024-04-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Legal & General, The Interchange, Central Square, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Business in the Community Cymru is delighted to invite you to explore how your business can move forward on its decarbonisation journey.

This is an in person event.
Audience
This event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) based in and with operations in Wales.

Background
This event will support businesses across Wales to decarbonise and achieve the Welsh Government’s net zero commitments by 2050.
Consumers are progressively interested in an organisation’s sustainability credentials. Similarly, more businesses seek to partner with and invest in sustainable businesses to reduce their Scope 3 emissions. Due to this increasing pressure, now is the time to ensure that your business is prepared to make the decarbonisation transition.

About the event
This event is your opportunity to connect with businesses of all sizes across Wales and share best practice. Participants will exchange what they have done to transform their businesses and what enables them to speed up the transition to meet Wales’s net zero commitments.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to:

Hear from expert speakers.
Join a tour from our hosts, Legal and General, to see how they have adapted their building.
Learn with your peers through facilitated table discussions on key topics.
Network and build relationships.

You will hear from business leaders who have introduced initiatives within their businesses to increase the uptake of energy efficiency & renewable energy projects, reduce carbon and reduce costs, and implement circular economy practices.

Refreshments
Tea and coffee will be provided.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Peer Learning Forum: Implementing Intersectionality at Work
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Join this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) to enhance your organisations’ diversity and inclusion through the incorporation of an intersectional approach

Our Peer Learning Forums
Our PLFs 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.

About this event
This PLF for Business in the Community (BITC) members will explore how to enhance organisational diversity and inclusion by incorporating intersectionality into the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy.
In this interactive session, we will uncover practical methods to seamlessly incorporate intersectional initiatives into the workplace, cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion.
Our hope is that you will leave this session feeling empowered and equipped to recognise and address the unique and interconnected challenges faced by employees with diverse identities.
What you can expect:

Insightful discussions: Join this conversation to enhance your understanding of intersectionality and its role in promoting diversity and inclusion.

Interactive learning: Engage in discussions and share your experiences, fostering an environment of collaborative learning and idea exchange.

Practical strategies: Discuss and discover intersectional practices that you can implement to promote an inclusive and equal workplace.

Agenda:

Introduction to Intersectionality from BITC
Insightful case studies from guest speakers
Q&A with speaker
Breakout discussions -All
Summary and Key Takeaways – BITC
Close

Guest speakers

Stephanie Corker: Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Vodafone
Vanessa Sanyauke: Founder and CEO, Girls Talk
Léa Guzzo: Senior Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, TLT

Booking, contact details and futher information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator at BITC, for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Align Impact, Brand and Purpose
2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Engage in a solution-based discussion surrounding the six catalysts of responsible business enabling you to take action now.

This is an online event.
Audience
This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed for Heads of CSR/Responsible business/ ESG.

Background
Not 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.
BITC 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.

About the event
During this session, we will focus on how businesses can accelerate impact and purpose by externally positioning their organisation as a responsible business, including through transparent reporting, advocacy and peer collaboration.
The breakout discussions will explore the following:

Why external positioning can be a crucial enabler of impact.
What best practice on this topic is, and avoiding accusations of purpose-washing.
How responsible businesses aligned their own impact, brand and purpose.

Regardless of where your business is on its responsible journey, this session will help you understand the best techniques to 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.

Booking and contact details and further information

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

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Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 1
2024-04-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
Join us to hear about how to increase the impact of your education engagement and increase your talent pipeline.

Audience
This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC).

About the webinar
The Careers and Enterprise Company developed the Employer Standards to support businesses to engage in education in an impactful way. This joint event from the CEC and Business in the Community (BITC) will educate employers on the Standards, as well as providing insight and information on how your business can get involved and what support you can expect.
This is the first in a three-part webinar series, with each focusing on a different pillar of the Employer Standards. This session will focus on the first pillar: “Inspire Young People for their Best Next Step.”

Guest Speakers

Helen Reynolds, Senior Relationship Manager, Heathrow Airport.

Contact Details

For more information, contact Cormac Healy, Social Impact Manager at BITC.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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The Bradford Business Community Dinner
2024-04-30 18:00 - 21:30 | Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel, Bradford Road, Bingley, England, BD16 1TU, United Kingdom
Join us to celebrate the work of the Bradford Place partnership and to share our future plans.

This is an in-person event.

Audience
Attendance is by invitation only. Please note the number of places is limited.

About the Dinner
This dinner will be an opportunity to share the insights, lived experience and personal reflections about all that Bradford has to offer across its rich cultural landscape.
The event will include guests from Business in the Community’s (BITC) membership and C-Suite business leaders visiting Bradford for our planned ‘Seeing is Believing’ visits due to take place on 1st May 2024.

Refreshments
Light refreshments followed by dinner.

Background
The focus of this year’s Seeing is Believing visit is the Bradford Literature Festival and Bradford, The UK City of Culture 2025. This year, Bradford Litfest celebrates its 10th Year exciting and engaging communities with iconic events and speakers in literature. Sir Richard Lambert, Chair of Bradford LitFest will be leading the visit with Susan Allen OBE, CEO of Yorkshire Building Society, a corporate sponsor of Bradford City of Culture 2025. As we look forward to what Bradford can offer in an iconic year of performances, our delegates will be exploring a deeper look at what this means for communities in the District.

Learn more about The Prince’s Seeing in Believing Programme

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Annette Ettarh, Event Manager at BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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New Member Induction - Larger Companies
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).

This is a virtual event.
Audience
This event is open to new members of BITC or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies.

About the event
The New Member Induction is an opportunity for new members and contacts to understand how to maximise the value of their membership with BITC.
It will highlight the key elements and opportunities of BITC membership, and explain our purpose and mission.
Delegates will hear from an existing member about how BITC has added value to their organisation, and will be able to discuss in smaller groups the current responsible business challenges they are facing.
This induction is aimed at larger companies within our membership. If you are unsure whether this, or our smaller members induction, would be more appropriate for your organisation, please talk to your Relationship Manager.

Event details
This event will induct new members, and new contacts from current member companies, to BITC.
Attend for:

Inspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC.
Orientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of it in alignment with the Responsible Business Map.
Networking: Meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey.
Action: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Florence Hughes, Events Manager at BITC for further information.

Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community

Race Champions Forum
2024-05-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Sharing a confidential preview of diverse and inclusive supply chain survey results and discussion on new ‘Voices from Race at Work’ report.

Audience
This event is open to Race Champions.

This Champions Forum will update attendees on the progress of the supplier diversity and inclusive supply chain project. As well as other projects, including our collaboration with Youth Futures Foundation to look into providing more significant support to young people, in order to help them access work and progress within the workplace.

About this event
This is an exciting phase of Business in the Community’s (BITC) race campaign’s work, and we are keen to share information on opportunities and collaborations that will form part of the race campaign’s strategic forward plan for 2024/2025.
With BITC Director for Race, Sandra Kerr CBE, this event will:

Share and discuss good practices on implementing calls to action from the ‘Voices from Race at Work’ thematic review report, due to be published soon.
Share a confidential early preview of diverse and inclusive supply chain YouGov survey results, and insights into the next steps and phase two.
Provide feedback on strategic leadership and direction from the BITC Race Leadership Team.
Preview new, in-development projects.

Speakers
Professor Nelarine Cornelius, Queen Mary University

Background

BITC is working to ensure all employees feel they belong, have a voice, are valued and can be their true selves.
For more than 25 years, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels.
We will be discussing the actions required to dismantle policies and practices that enable systemic racism and discrimination to manifest themselves in the workplace. We will also explore how to replace this with policies and practices free from bias.

Find out more about BITC’s work on race equality.

Booking, contact details and further information

Contact Jessica Hart, Events Coordinator, Business in the Community.
Joining instructions will be sent before the event.

About Business in the Community
Business 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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work.
