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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch 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. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn 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 befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in Hounslow\, London
DESCRIPTION:The visit aims to highlight both the immediate and long-term needs of Hounslow and its communities while exploring collaborative solutions\nThis is an in person event.\n \nAudience\n \nC-Suite – attendance by invitation only. To express interest in attending\, please complete the booking form and the Seeing is Believing team will reach out with further information.\n \nBackground\n \nThe King’s Seeing is Believing programme of visits is one of the most well-established and widely respected experiential leadership programmes in the UK. The Programme has been championed by HM The King for over three decades.\n \nOver the past thirty years\, its profound influence and extensive reach has engaged more than 25\,000 leaders. It is a unique immersive experience which provides senior leadership from businesses of all shapes and sizes with opportunities to view their business from the ‘outside in’. It also allows them to meet and better understand those who are really struggling in life and to consider actions that can be taken to address some of the key issues facing our communities today – and in turn transform millions of lives.\n \nAbout the event\n \nThis unique programme of visits brings together CEOs and senior business leaders in small groups to re-connect with communities across the UK. This programme is kindly supported by Salesforce and Linklaters.\n \nLed by John Bason\, Chair of the Primark and Hounslow Pride of Place Board\, and Surinder Arora\, Founder & Executive Chairman of the Arora Group\, this experiential visit will bring together prominent business leaders for The King’s Seeing is Believing event in Hounslow on 6th March 2025.\n \nThe visit aims to highlight both the immediate and long-term needs of the place and its communities while exploring collaborative solutions to address these challenges.\n \nHounslow Pride of Place is a newly established\, multi-stakeholder initiative committed to creating sustainable\, impactful solutions for the people living and working in Hounslow. Our mission is to drive meaningful\, positive change in the area\, and we are eager to engage businesses in delivering the transformation that local communities need and deserve. By fostering collaboration between local government\, businesses\, and community organisations\, we are working together to address some of the most urgent issues facing the Borough today.\n \nRefreshments\n \nLight refreshments and a lunch break.\n \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\nContact SIB@bitc.org.uk to book your spot or if you have any questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/the-kings-seeing-is-believing-visit-in-hounslow-london/
LOCATION:Hounslow\, London
CATEGORIES:The King's Seeing is Believing Visits
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles for Ethnically Diverse Employees
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community (BITC) invites you to attend an information session on its Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles Programme\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of BITC\, with a particular focus on those working in D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) and HR (Human Resources) who wish to learn more about the programme. \n\n\nBackground\nCross Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) creates a supportive space to connect Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse employees across our Responsible Business Network. \nParticipants are matched with other professionals from different organisations to share their experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations\, working in circles. The mentoring circles are led by a senior leader from a participating organisation\, who facilitates conversations and learning over a six-month period. \nThe mentoring circles empower participants to gain new insights\, learn from each other’s experiences\, and build a network of support and encouragement. \nA cost is associated with participation in the programme\, with both BITC member and non-member rates available. If you are a BITC member\, please get in touch with your Relationship Manager or Adviser for more information. If you are not a member\, feel free to contact us at comc@bitc.org.uk. \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring this session\, you will learn more about the programme’s structure\, goals\, and benefits. We will be joined by Darren Tanner\, Marsh\, to talk about his experience as a mentor and Linda Li\, Southend City Council\, who is currently a mentee on the programme. They will share the impact the programme has had on them. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the team. \nThis event is open to all organisations interested in learning more about the mentoring programme and how it can help your Race at Work Charter commitments. Registration is now open\, with a deadline of 30 April 2025. Please note that applications are accepted from organisations only\, not individuals. \nJoin us to learn more about this exciting initiative and take the first step toward building a supportive network of professionals from different organisations. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk\, 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/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-for-ethnically-diverse-employees/
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SUMMARY:Business Response Forum: Navigating the Evolving Challenges of EDI
DESCRIPTION:In response to recent member enquiries\, BITC is hosting a one-hour online forum to explore the increasing pushback on EDI policies.\n\n\nThis is a repeat of the Business Response Forum taking place on 27 February. Please do not book to attend this event if you have already booked to attend the original date. \nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) member organisations and has been designed for HR Leads and EDI Leads. Registrations are limited to two places per organisation. If you would like more of your team to attend\, please email Jenny.McLaren@BITC.org.uk to be added to the waiting list. \n\n\nAbout the event\nIn response to recent member enquiries\, BITC is hosting a one-hour\, confidential\, online forum to explore the shifting landscape of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI) and the increasing pushback on EDI policies\, particularly in the US. \nThe session will be introduced by Shannon Rivers\, BITC’s Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing Advisory\, before members participate in breakout rooms designed to encourage peer-to-peer learning\, discussion\, and deeper engagement. To foster an open and candid exchange\, the discussion will not be recorded and will follow Chatham House rules. \nThis forum offers a valuable opportunity for members to: \n\nShare insights on how businesses are responding to these challenges\nDiscuss adaptations to EDI strategies\, language\, and positioning\nLearn from peers about best practices and evolving approaches\n\nWe hope you can join us for this important conversation. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny.McLaren@BITC.org.uk\, Event Manager\, 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-response-forum-navigating-the-evolving-challenges-of-edi-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Pride of Place – together lifting up the UK
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the future of place-based regeneration\, network with others\, and hear more about how you can get involved.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis is an invite only event for parliamentarians and business leaders interested in Place-making. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nBusiness in the Community have been successfully delivering place-based initiatives for over four decades and as we reach more places\, we want to share what works\, and crucially how business and government can work in partnership to positively impact millions of lives. Hear about the future of place-based regeneration as we share our approach though the launch of our national prospectus. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk\, 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/pride-of-place-together-lifting-up-the-uk/
LOCATION:London
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Tackling Social Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Interactive session on sharing some of the approaches that businesses are taking to consider their role in addressing social mobility.\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. \nThis event is especially suited to managers and practitioners working in Social impact\, social value/community investment\, CSR and responsible business\, Diversity and inclusion\, and Human resources/People Management. \n\n\nBackground\nIn 2022/23\, six million people – or four in 10 of those in poverty – were in very deep poverty\, with an income far below the standard poverty line. More than twice as many (over 12 million people) had experienced very deep poverty in at least one year between 2017/18 and 2020/21.*  \nMeanwhile\, a report by Demos the Co-op revealed ‘that the UK economy is missing out on £19bn in GDP growth every year due to a systemic failure to promote greater social mobility in the workplace’ and businesses investing in ‘strategies that support greater social mobility\, …could equate to a £1.8bn rise in private sector business profits.’ In addition\, BITC’s State of the Nation 2024 report found that attracting and retaining talent is one of the greatest challenges facing 57% of CEOs\, especially in green and digital skills\, but many leaders are innovating new\, socially responsible ways of securing their talent pipeline\, while tackling social mobility and local deprivation. \nSocial mobility is a systemic issue that no one business can tackle alone. \n\n\nAbout the event\nBITC’s approach to social mobility and the support we provide to our members is informed by our organisational Theory of Change and our Social Mobility Framework\, in addition to best practice collated from across our membership. This Peer Learning Forum will share some of the approaches that businesses are taking to consider their role in addressing social mobility\, whilst providing a forum to discuss and explore collaboration opportunities between participants. \nBITC Social Impact Advisory support helps businesses build sustainable and impactful interventions co-designed with their communities\, driving inclusive economic growth. Our Social Impact Advisers support companies to understand leading practice principles of social impact\, co-designing solutions with their communities\, leading to sustainable impact within society and the business. ​ We are working with companies to create truly responsible societies and systemic change. \n\nSpeakers\nWe will be joined by: \n\nMichelle Amileke\, Responsible Business & Sustainability Manager\, Lewis Silkin\nOla Kolade\, Education\, Employment & Skills Director\, Business in the Community\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact the Events team 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 \n\nReferences \n* (UK Poverty 2025\, JRF (https://www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-2025-the-essential-guide-to-understanding-poverty-in-the-uk#_-poverty-has-deepened).
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-tackling-social-mobility/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Forums
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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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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Stress and Burnout Prevention at Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss workplace stress and burnout\, share insights\, and learn best practices to foster healthier work environments.\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. \nThis event is especially suited to leaders in HR\, Wellbeing\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)\, as well as those in people management and health and safety roles. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe World Health Organisation has recognised burnout as an ‘occupational phenomenon’ and have described it as a state of physical\, mental and emotional exhaustion which can occur if someone has experienced long-term stress and constant pressure. \nAccording to a recent report from Mental Health UK\, “one in five workers (20%) needed to take time off due to poor mental health caused by pressure or stress in the past year” and the Health and Safety Executive have stated that 17.1 million working days were lost in 2022/23 due to work-related stress\, despite it being an employer’s legal duty to prevent work-related stress. \nIn this peer learning forum\, we will provide an overview of stress in the workplace\, how to identify stress and burnout\, and actions organisations can take to reduce stress and burnout at work. \nThe event will also feature time for peer discussions\, allowing participants to learn from each other’s experiences\, share insights\, and explore best practices with those in their industry. \nTo foster open and honest dialogue\, this conversation will be conducted under Chatham House rules\, and this event will not recorded. \nhttps://mentalhealth-uk.org/burnout/ \nhttps://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/burnout-report-one-in-five-needed-to-take-time-off-work-due-to-stress-in-the-past-year/ \nhttps://press.hse.gov.uk/2024/11/03/stress-awareness-week-employers-have-to-fulfil-legal-duty/ \nGuest speaker \n\nLaura Hollies\, Mental Wellbeing Specialist\, National Grid\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\nStress in the workplace: through an intersectional lens\nWhat does burnout mean for business?\nActions organisations can take to prevent prolonged stress and burnout in the workplace\nBreak out discussions: Insights and experiences of managing and preventing stress and burnout at work\n\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. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \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-stress-and-burnout-prevention-at-work/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Race Equality Campaign 30 Year Anniversary Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the key actions for UK employers to promote fairness and equality to create truly inclusive workplaces ready for the future.\n \n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis is event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It would be of interest to anyone who has signed the Race at Work Charter or who participated in the ‘Leadership\, employees and procurement’ YouGov survey\, particularly leaders and Executive Sponsors for Race. \n\n\nBackground\n2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the BITC Race Equality campaign. We will be sharing some fresh insights and updated evidence on trends linked to the Race at Work Charter captured within our most recent Leadership\, Employees\, and Procurement survey\, with YouGov in June 2024. This new data fed into our Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains Insights report and builds on the evidence gathered in our Race at Work Survey series (2015–2021)\, providing a deeper understanding of racial disparities\, fairness and access to opportunities in UK workplaces. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThrough consultations with current and past leaders from the BITC Race Leadership Team\, senior business leaders\, and leading academics\, we have identified key actions for UK employers to drive equality and fairness. \nKey Focus Areas: \n\nEvolving the Role of the Executive Sponsor for Race: In 2015 32% of employees said they had an executive sponsor for race. What is the picture now? What is the role of the executive sponsor in driving change and galvanising leadership commitment at the top and how can this be further enhanced for impact?\nDiversifying the Pipeline to Senior Leadership: What concrete steps must employers take to include the widest range of talent in their organisations in their leadership pipelines and open pathways to the “top table” for underrepresented talent with the intersections of ethnicity and social background\, age\, gender\, and disability?\nLeveraging Data for Inclusion: How can data-driven insights help to shape racial equality and fairness strategies and track progress?\n\nAdditionally\, we will be launching: \n\nA new 10-point Leadership Trend Paper with calls to action for leaders\nUpdated Goals and Targets guide\nUpdated Being Visible Leader guide\nNew sponsorship\, mentoring\, coaching framework to support executive sponsors.\n\nAdditionally\, we will be publishing an insights paper and toolkit at this event. This event provides a unique opportunity to understand how you can use these insights to reinforce your commitments to race inclusion and drive impactful change within your organisation. \n\n\nSpeakers\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, Business in the Community will be chairing the event\, and we are delighted to have some speakers already secured: \nAlbertha Charles Partner PWC Global and UK Asset and Wealth Management Leader and member of BITC Race Leadership Team \nJustin Onuekwusi\, Chief Investment Officer\, St James’s Place (SJP) and member of BITC Race Leadership Team \nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice Chair\, KPMG\, and BITC Race Leadership Team Chair \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk 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/race-equality-30-years-on-leadership/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch 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. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn 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 befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250115T142949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T102837Z
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SUMMARY:The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in Glasgow\, Scotland
DESCRIPTION:The visit will bring key insights on factors impacting social mobility in towns and cities across Scotland and solutions to these challenges\n \nThis is an in person event.\n \nAudience\n \nC-Suite – attendance by invitation only. To express interest in attending\, please complete the booking form and the Seeing is Believing team will reach out with further information.\n \nBackground\n \nThe King’s Seeing is Believing programme of visits is one of the most well-established and widely respected experiential leadership programmes in the UK. The Programme has been championed by HM The King for over three decades.\n \nOver the past thirty years\, its profound influence and extensive reach has engaged more than 25\,000 leaders. It is a unique immersive experience which provides senior leadership from businesses of all shapes and sizes with opportunities to view their business from the ‘outside in’. It also allows them to meet and better understand those who are really struggling in life and to consider actions that can be taken to address some of the key issues facing our communities today – and in turn transform millions of lives.\n \nAbout the event\n \nThis unique programme of visits brings together CEOs and senior business leaders. in small groups to re-connect with communities across the UK. This programme is kindly supported by Salesforce and Linklaters.\n \nLed by Roisin Currie\, Chief Executive of Greggs\, this experiential visit will bring together prominent business leaders for The King’s Seeing is Believing event in Glasgow on 27 March 2025. The visit will bring insights into some of the key factors impacting on social mobility in our towns and cities across Scotland\, looking specifically at barriers such as food insecurity\, child poverty and the growing issue of in-work poverty and lack of opportunities for the communities living in areas of high deprivation. The visit will also explore collaborative solutions to address these challenges.\n \nTo help set context for the visit\, delegates are also invited to join the dinner with local stakeholders and community groups the night before the visit\, Wednesday\, 26 March\, for an opportunity to meet fellow delegates and hear from those who live and work in the city.\n \n\nEvent Details: \nDate and time for Seeing is Believing Visit: Thursday\, 27 March 2025 @ 09:00 – 15:00 \nDate and time for Pre-Visit Stakeholder Dinner: Wednesday\, 26 March 2025 @ 18:30-21:00 \nPrice: Free of charge \nLocation: Glasgow\, London \nAudience: CEO and C-Suite (by invitation only) \n\nRefreshments\n \nLight refreshments and a lunch break.\n \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n \n\n\nContact SIB@bitc.org.uk to book your spot or if you have any questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/the-kings-seeing-is-believing-visit-in-glasgow-scotland/
LOCATION:Glasgow\, Scotland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250310T092224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T093322Z
UID:10000494-1743084000-1743091200@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Transform Your Workplace: Is Data-Driven DEI a Game Changer?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon where DEI (Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion) best practice will be mixed with networking and opportunities to talk through current challenges.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis 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. \nAbout the event \n\n\nJoin us for an engaging and insightful 2-hour event designed for West Midlands businesses\, focusing on the transformative power of data-driven DEI strategies. Discover how real-time analytics and measurable outcomes can enhance transparency\, build trust among employees\, and drive meaningful change in your organisation. \nThis event will feature a keynote presentation\, a panel discussion with industry experts\, and interactive table exercises to help you develop actionable DEI strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from recent case studies and best practices\, and to network with like-minded professionals committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable workplaces. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Andreea.Tudor@bitc.org.uk\, Regional Lead 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/transform-your-workplace-can-data-driven-dei-be-the-game-changer/
LOCATION:Irwin Mitchell Solicitors  20 Colmore Row 9th Floor Birmingham B4 6AH
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250401T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250312T120213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T125903Z
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SUMMARY:Business Response Forum: Keeping Net Zero on Target
DESCRIPTION:In response to recent member enquiries\, BITC is hosting a one-hour online forum to explore and discuss the challenges around Net Zero.\n\n\nAbout the event\nThe conversation around net zero targets is shifting rapidly. Sustainability leaders are feeling pressure coming from multiple angles including the changing international political landscape\, the need to deliver value for shareholders\, and evolving reporting requirements coming from the European Commission. There is also increasing scrutiny on how companies will achieve their net zero targets that they have committed to. \n \nThe session will be introduced by Gudrun Cartwright\, BITC’s Climate Action Director\, before members participate in breakout rooms designed to encourage peer-to-peer learning\, discussion\, and deeper engagement. To foster an open and candid exchange\, the discussion will not be recorded and will follow Chatham House Rule. \n \nThis forum offers a valuable opportunity for members to: \n\nShare insights on how businesses are affected by and responding to these challenges\nDiscuss adaptations to net zero strategies\, reporting\, and positioning\nLearn from peers about best practices and evolving approaches\n\nWe hope you can join us for this important conversation. \n\n\nThis is an online event. \n \nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) member organisations and has been designed for Sustainability Leads. Registrations are limited to two places per organisation. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@BITC.org.uk\, Event Manager\, 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-response-forum-keeping-net-zero-on-target/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250224T152641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T153133Z
UID:10000490-1743595200-1743600600@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:BITC Cymru Senedd Event
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event. \n  \nAudience \nThis event is open to members and non-members \n  \nAbout the event \nJoin Business in the Community at this drop-in event for an update on BITC’s work in Wales\, with a focus on their Pride of Place work tackling some of society’s biggest issues. \nSponsored by John Griffiths MS \n  \nBooking\, Contact Deatils and Further Information \n\nContact sarah.hunter@bitc.org.uk at BITC for any questions\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event\n\n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/bitc-cymru-senedd-event/
LOCATION:Seminar Rooms\, Pierhead Building\, Cardiff\, CF10 4PZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250130T123542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T090952Z
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join mentors and mentees of the 13th Cohort to celebrate success together.\n\n\nThis is an invite only and in-person event \nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members who have participated in the 13th Cohort of the Cross Organisational Mentorting Circle (COMC) programme. \n\n\nBackground\nCross-Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) creates a supportive space to connect Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse employees across our Responsible Business Network. \nParticipants are matched with professionals from different organisations to share experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations while working in mentoring circles. These circles are led by senior leaders from participating organisations\, who facilitate conversations and learning over a six-month period. \nThrough this programme\, your organisation can offer mentoring opportunities—either in addition to or in place of setting up your own programme—demonstrating your commitment to race equality\, inclusion\, and workplace diversity. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis in-person event brings mentors and mentees together as the programme draws to a close\, to celebrate success\, share experiences\, and network across all circles. \nAttendees will engage\, reflect\, and share with peers\, while also thanking those who have supported them on this journey. They will hear from fellow mentors and mentees about their experiences in the mentoring circle programme. Our programme’s strategic lead will also share her reflections and summary of the programme\, as well as guidance on the next steps for career progression following this initiative. \n\nAgenda \n14:00 – Arrival and networking \n14:30 – Welcome and introduction \n14:40 – Fireside chat with mentor and mentee speakers \n15:10 – Interactive session \n15:25 – Reflections \n15:30 – Closing remarks \n15:35 – Networking and refreshments \n16:00 – Event close \nSpeakers \nMentor: Debola Ojo\, Berkeley Group (Circle C) \nMentee: Sydney Alexander\, London Borough of Lambeth (Circle C) \nMentee: Naheed Farooq\, Royal Mail (Circle C) \nMentor: Serena Simon\, Westminster City Council (Circle K) \nMentee: Amela Karamehmedovic\, HSBC (Circle K) \nMentee: Savinder Kahlon\, Royal Mail (Circle K) \n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/cross-organisational-mentoring-circle-closing-ceremony/
LOCATION:London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250204T160600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T160725Z
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about insights from the Race at Work Charter survey\, as well as the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We also encourage those who are attending the ‘Executive Sponsors and Network Chairs’ Event on 21 March to attend this surgery. \n \n\n\nBackground\nThe 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 advisory support at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their organisation’s commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \nThis year our surgeries will touch on how to effectively integrate the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain Insights and calls to action into your existing frameworks to enhance your commitment to fairness and equality. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis surgery will offer attendees a chance for discussion around the Race at Work Charter including leadership and executive sponsorship and engaging employees within organisations. Additionally\, we will touch upon the importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain (DISC) and how it can enhance your organisation’s commitment to race equality. \nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and the commitment to action that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. We will also highlight the exciting opportunities with phase two of the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains project to advance the impact of inclusivity across your supply chain and organisational culture. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure fairness and equality so that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race. Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBITC is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor 30 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost to the UK economy of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market . These findings and the insights from our Race at Work surveys led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. This charter now has more than 1100 signatories. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-april-2025/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20240419T143554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T142030Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch 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. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn 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 befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20240419T143554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T142030Z
UID:10000456-1745323200-1745326800@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch 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. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn 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 befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2025-04-22/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250203T123214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T155629Z
UID:10000477-1745406000-1745415000@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Staff Networks Get Together: building an inclusive workplace
DESCRIPTION:An exciting chance for Staff Network members focused on inclusion to connect with members from other businesses’ networks.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members.  It would be of interest to Employee Network Chairs/Co-Chairs\, Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Human Resources (HR) Practitioners\, Business Leaders\, and Employee Network Sponsors and liaisons. It is designed for anyone leading\, involved in\, working with\, and/or supporting the work of Employee Networks. \n\n\nBackground\nIt was fed back by the audience at our Race events in June 2024 that there was currently no opportunity for staff networks to socialise with staff networks from other businesses and BITC had a unique opportunity to create such an event. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin other Staff Network members\, leads and executive sponsors focused on building an inclusive workplace from across BITC’s membership in Scotland\, to share their experience of best practice and challenges. \nBe inspired by our speakers who will discuss latest trends and themes and provide guidance on how to have greater impact with the activity your network deliver. \nEngage with and learn from BITC issue experts on how to implement best practice in your business through interactive breakout discussions. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee and refreshments will be provided. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, 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/staff-networks-get-together-building-a-more-inclusive-workplace/
LOCATION:Glasgow
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250429T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
CREATED:20250224T154210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T154648Z
UID:10000491-1745920800-1745926200@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Responsible Business Case
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive peer-learning forum\, we’ll explore how to build a compelling business case for responsibility.\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. \nThis event is especially suited to managers and practitioners working in Responsible Business/ ESG. \n\n\nBackground\nIn today’s fast-changing world\, responsibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic advantage. A strong business case helps companies secure investment\, drive innovation\, and build long-term resilience. \nCompanies that integrate responsibility into their strategy see higher financial returns\, stronger stakeholder trust\, and a lasting competitive edge. Customers\, investors\, and employees are demanding it—are you ready? \nWe’re excited to welcome Wendy Carter\, Responsible Business Lead at Leeds Building Society\, who will share expert insights on embedding responsibility into business strategy and driving measurable impact. \n  \n\n\nAbout the event\nIn this interactive peer-learning forum\, we’ll explore how to build a compelling business case for responsibility. Through real-world insights\, success stories\, and breakout discussions\, you’ll connect with like-minded professionals and gain the tools to turn responsibility into a driver of growth\, impact\, and resilience. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk to inquire about event registration\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-responsible-business-case/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
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SUMMARY:Employee Networks Forum
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT.\nJoin us to celebrate and elevate the work of Employee Networks from across the UK and come together to discuss the impact they are making.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nThis event is open to Employee Network Chairs/Co-Chairs\, DEI and HR Practitioners\, Leaders\, and Executive Network Sponsors. It is designed for everyone leading\, involved in\, working with\, and/or supporting the work of Employee Networks \n\n\nBackground\nEmployee networks play a crucial role in fostering inclusive workplace cultures and have become vital to organisation’s Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion ambitions. They provide a platform for diverse voices and drive organizational change. \nThe Employee Networks Forum 2025 aims to empower those involved in these networks\, offering insights\, strategies\, and connections to enhance their effectiveness. \nERGs serve as important catalysts for community building within organizations. According to a McKinsey report (1) from 2022 on employee networks\, 66% of employees believe that their ERG is effective at fostering a sense of community. \nBITC has been training\, supporting\, and working with hundreds of employee networks. This summit has come about based on a need of bringing together network leads and creating a space for exchange\, collaboration\, peer support\, and best practice insights. \n(1) Mckinsey report (2022) \n\n\nAbout This event\nFrom fostering inclusivity\, advancing diversity to driving innovation\, advocacy and action\, many organisations in the UK would not be where they are today if it wasn’t for the relentless and passionate work of employee networks. \nThe Employee Networks Forum 2025 is the premier gathering for professionals leading and supporting employee networks. It’s a celebration of the impact employee networks have had on workplaces from across the country. \nAttendees will gain actionable insights from industry leaders\, access the latest best practice\, and network with peers. This summit will provide the space\, tools and guidance to harness the full potential of employee networks. \nAgenda\n9.30am: Arrive from this time \n10.00: Keynote Session \n10.45: Breakout Session 1 \n11.15: Break \n11.30: Breakout Session 2 \n12.15pm: Insights session \n12.45 -1.30: Networking Lunch \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nPLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk\, Events Coordinator 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/employee-networks-forum/
LOCATION:London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T113000
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SUMMARY:Nature and Resilience Insight Series
DESCRIPTION:This series will help businesses act on nature stewardship\, connecting the dots with carbon\, biodiversity\, and resilience.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis series is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non members. \n\n\nAbout the event\nSession One- Introduction to adaptation and TNFD \nThis introductory session will examine the relationship between climate and nature\, with a focus on the role of international frameworks such as the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). \nThe guest speakers include Ella Thomson\, Sustainability Manager at OVO and Oliver Robinson\, Director at Fola\, who will share their learnings on how a leading energy company secured organisational buy-in to become an early adopter of the TNFD and the practical steps they have taken since. \nThe interactive session will include polls\, a peer-learning Q&A and breakouts to maximise collaboration on business nature stewardship strategies. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk \, Event Manager\, 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/nature-and-resilience-insight-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
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SUMMARY:Business Response Roundtable: Navigating Challenges of EDI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person\, confidential\, roundtable discussion for senior leaders to explore the increasing pushback on EDI policies.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nThis event by invitation only and for HR Directors and Chief People Officers. If you would like to attend this event\, please email Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk. \n\n\nAbout the event\nIn response to recent member enquiries\, BITC is hosting an in-person\, confidential\, roundtable discussion for senior leaders to explore the shifting landscape of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI) and the increasing pushback on EDI policies\, particularly in the US. \nBreakfast will be available from 8:30am before the roundtable discussion takes place from 9 – 10am. \nThe session will be introduced by Sandra Kerr CBE\, BITC’s Race Equality Director and Kirstene Hair\, BITC’s Inclusion and Wellbeing Issue Director\, before members participate in a facilitated discussion designed to enable peer-to-peer learning and deeper conversation. To foster an open and candid exchange\, the discussion will follow Chatham House rules. \nThis event offers a valuable opportunity for members to: \n\nShare insights on how businesses are responding to these challenges\nDiscuss adaptations to EDI strategies\, language\, and positioning\nLearn from peers about best practices and evolving approaches\n\nWe hope you can join us for this important conversation. \n\n\nAgenda\n8:30 – Arrival\, breakfast and networking \n9:00 – Roundtable discussion \n10:00 – Event close \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny.McLaren@bitc.org.uk\, 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/business-response-roundtable-navigating-the-evolving-challenges-of-edi/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T130000
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual befriending initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \n\n\n\nBackground \n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \n\n\n\nResearch 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. \n\n\n\nOur volunteer befrienders will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\n\n\n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\n\n\n\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\n\n\n\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\n\n\n\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nIn 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 befriender. \n\n\n\nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\n\n\n\nThe session will take place on Teams.\n\n\n\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\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. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n\n\n\n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers-3/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T113000
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Carbon Reduction or a Just Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss practical strategies for making this transition not only possible but just for all.\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\nAs the world grapples with the urgent need for climate action\, the conversation must go beyond simply reducing emissions. A Just Transition ensures that the shift towards a sustainable future is inclusive\, fair\, and considers the needs of workers and communities\, as well as considering those who have been previously excluded from the labour market. \nThis Peer Learning Forum will explore how we can move from a mindset of mere reduction to a holistic transition—one that prioritises social equity\, economic resilience\, and environmental sustainability. \nThis event is part of a two-part series\, with the second Peer Learning Forum taking place on 19th June\, ‘Ensuring a Just Transition.’ \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. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \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-carbon-reduction-or-a-just-transition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T110000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Supporting Young People Into Work
DESCRIPTION:Join other Opening Doors signatories to share challenges\, learnings\, experience and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nOpen to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). This event would be of interest to employers seeking to support young people of diverse backgrounds into work. \n\n\nBackground\nInclusive recruitment is more than a moral imperative\, it’s becoming a business imperative. Businesses that succeed will benefit from a larger\, more diverse talent pool\, increased innovation\, and improved employee retention. Research from the Boston Consulting Group found that organisations with above-average diversity levels generate 19% points more revenue from innovation (BCG\, 2018). \nCompared to other forms of discrimination\, ethnic discrimination presents the biggest barrier for young people entering work\, with three in ten ethnically diverse NEET young people citing discrimination as their biggest barrier to work (YFF). With recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing almost 1 million young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK not in education\, employment\, or training (NEET) and significant disparities in NEET levels by racial group (Black Caribbean young people are twice as likely as White young people to be NEET\, YFF)\, this session will explore insights on why and how businesses can support young ethnic minority people in their transition into the workforce\, ensuring that recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible for all. \n\n\nAbout the event\nIn this year’s Black Inclusion Week\, join us for an insightful webinar designed for talent acquisition leads\, hiring managers and business leaders committed to building inclusive workplaces. Participants will share challenges\, learnings\, and best practices on supporting young people not in education\, employment or training (NEETs) into the workforce. The session will provide the chance to:  \n\nGain best practice insights from businesses leading on effective strategies for reaching\, attracting and recruiting young ethnic minority people into your workforce.  \nLearn from leading businesses about how they create inclusive opportunities for young talent.  \nEngage in discussions on the challenges and opportunities of recruiting and retaining young\, diverse talent. \n\n\n\nGuest speaker\nKarima Khandker\, Director of Resourcing\, Skills\, Learning and Development\, Thames Water \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-supporting-young-people-into-work/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T150000
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SUMMARY:Business Response Forum: The UK Supreme Court Ruling
DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked\, please email events@bitc.org.uk to join the waiting list. \n\n\n \nThis is an online event.\n \nIn response to the recent UK Supreme Court ruling\, Business in the Community (BITC) is hosting a one-hour\, confidential\, online listening forum for member businesses.\n \n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all BITC member organisations and has been designed for HR Leads and EDI Leads. Registrations are limited to two places per organisation. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\nIn the absence of statutory guidance\, this Business Response Forum fosters a space for members to listen\, reflect and share emerging concerns about the UK Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers. \nBusinesses navigating uncertainty about upholding their equitable and inclusive practice are encouraged to come together in this vital\, trusted space to explore potential implications. This forum reflects BITC’s commitment to stand alongside our members as we work through this change\, utilising member insight to shape our guidance going forward. \nWhile we await the release of finalised statutory guidance\, this session welcomes discussion of member concern which will be used to inform BITC’s subsequent guidance and support. To foster an open and candid exchange\, the discussion will not be recorded and follow Chatham House rules. \nThis forum offers a vital opportunity for our members to: \n\nShare insight on how businesses are considering the UK Supreme Court ruling\n\n\nDiscuss potential implications in upholding inclusive intent and equality\n\n\nConnect with peers on co-creating best practice response and evolving approaches\n\nWe hope you can join us for this important conversation. \n\n\nBackground\nThe UK Supreme Court ruling on the 16th of April has created confusion for responsible businesses committed to equality\, diversity and inclusion in their organisation. Amidst the complexity of legal interpretations\, there is some risk of stalling the progression towards inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive authentically. \nWe know our members are committed to doing the right thing\, even when the landscape shifts. Legal uncertainty and public debate can undermine the psychological safety of marginalised groups. This Forum is an opportunity to share emerging thinking\, hear member concerns\, and begin shaping the support and guidance we will provide going forward. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@BITC.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-response-forum-the-uk-supreme-court-ruling/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about insights from the Race at Work Charter survey\, as well as the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We also encourage those who are attending the ‘Executive Sponsors and Network Chairs’ Event on 21 March to attend this surgery. \n \n\n\nBackground\nThe 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 advisory support at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their organisation’s commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \nThis year our surgeries will touch on how to effectively integrate the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain Insights and calls to action into your existing frameworks to enhance your commitment to fairness and equality. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis surgery will offer attendees a chance for discussion around the Race at Work Charter including leadership and executive sponsorship and engaging employees within organisations. Additionally\, we will touch upon the importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain (DISC) and how it can enhance your organisation’s commitment to race equality. \nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and the commitment to action that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. We will also highlight the exciting opportunities with phase two of the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains project to advance the impact of inclusivity across your supply chain and organisational culture. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure fairness and equality so that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race. Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBITC is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor 30 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost to the UK economy of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market . These findings and the insights from our Race at Work surveys led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. This charter now has more than 1100 signatories. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-may-2025/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T233724
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Social Value - Are We There Yet?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss current risks\, opportunities and trends as we continue on a journey to deliver Social Value.\n\n\nThis is an online event that will take place on Microsoft Teams. \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\nSocial Value has been shaping public procurement since the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012\, evolving through frameworks like the National TOMs (2016)\, created to increase consistency and understanding for Local Authorities\, and the Social Value Model released in 2020. Now\, with the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) 2023 aligning with the Procurement Act 2023\, we ask: Are we there yet? \nWhilst there can be no doubt that getting more for our tax pounds is a win for everyone and Social Value presents a good and useful way\, beyond cost\, of comparing tenders\, challenges remain—fragmented approaches\, inconsistent measurement\, and businesses grappling to evidence social impact through a system that rewards quick wins. But what if\, through consistency and collaboration\, we could drive meaningful change—lifting communities out of poverty while delivering public services that truly work? \nIn this Peer Learning Forum we will explore current risks\, opportunities\, and trends. We will discuss engaging colleagues across the business\, engaging with suppliers and clients through partnership working\, being proactive as well as responsive\, and investing to create change. \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. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \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-social-value-are-we-there-yet/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Forums
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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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