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SUMMARY:Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear more about how to increase the impact of your education engagement and increase your talent pipeline.\n \nAudience \nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC).  \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThe 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. \nThis is the second in a three-part webinar series\, with each focusing on a different pillar of the Employer Standards. This session will focus on the second pillar: “Prepare Young People to be Career Ready.” \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nTBC\n\n\n\nContact details and further information \n\nFor more information\, contact Cormac Healy\, Social Impact Manager\, BITC. \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
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/employer-standards-bitc-and-cec-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T120000
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SUMMARY:The Green Skills Opportunity for a Just Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join Business in the Community (BITC) and OVO to explore the role of business and government in empowering employee climate action at work and home.\n \nThis is an in-person event.\n\n\nAudience\nAttendance is open to members and non members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring the event\, participants will: \n\nHear how OVO is investing in current and future workforce development\, to achieve net zero by 2035 through its Green Skills Fund and employee benefits.\nMeet people on the frontline of developing skills needed to deliver the UK’s ambitious climate targets and supporting communities to upskill and reskill themselves.\nExplore the role businesses\, government and educators can play\, the opportunities to collaborate to mobilise employees behind a rapid\, just transition to net zero and climate resilience. Along with take away ideas that you can implement in your organisation.\n\n\n\nBackground\nThe impacts of climate change are increasing rapidly. The UK experienced the wettest winter for 130 years\, with February being the hottest month on record and eight named storms causing havoc for businesses and communities between July and December 2023. We must act now to minimise these impacts. But we currently lack the knowledge and skills to deliver the pathways to accelerate the UK’s progress to net zero and climate resilience. \nBooking\, 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/ovo-energy-x-bitc-empowering-employee-action-with-decarbonisation/
LOCATION:6 Langley Street\, London\, WC2H 9JA
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T104500
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community (BITC) invites you to attend an information session on its Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles Programme for Ethnically Diverse Employees. \n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is for those working in D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) and HR (Human Resources) to learn more about the programme. \nOpen to members and non-members of BITC. \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 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. Attendees will also hear from previous participant about their experiences and the impact the programme has had on their professional development. 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 opens in April\, with a deadline of 30 June 2024. \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 Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series: Shaping Future Work with AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us to gain a nuanced understanding of how AI is reshaping the workforce landscape and discover strategies for adapting.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThe Responsible Artificial Intelligence(AI) series is only open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). This event has been designed for HR Directors\, Workforce Planning & Talent Directors\, CSR Directors\, Educators and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nBackground\nDespite a rapid increase in the use of AI by businesses\, very few organisations have assessed the risks and opportunities. Only 38% of organisations have conducted an AI risk assessment. Generative AI’s impact on education and employment is complex but this presents opportunities for growth and job creation.* \nAI is poised to transform work\, with implications for people\, places\, and the planet. Every business will engage with AI\, affecting employee support\, customer interactions\, and value chains. Responsible AI practices can enhance business performance and address societal challenges. Poor practices may perpetuate biases and worsen environmental impacts. \nBITC is embarking on a series of dymanic Responsible Business AI events\, spotlighting the critical challenges and barriers that AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration\, where leaders and practitioners have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and gather insights from our issue area experts and trailblazing businesses within our network. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us to gain a nuanced understanding of how AI is reshaping the workforce landscape and discover strategies for adapting to this transformative era. Delve into the risks and opportunities presented by AI\, featuring expert insights\, panel discussions\, and break-out sessions to understand the evolving relationship between technology\, education and employment. \nGuest speakers\nMichael Noonan\, Managing Director – Software\, Capita \nLaura Keith\, Chief Executive Officer\, Hive Learning \nDave Gibbs\, Education Strategy & AI lead\, STEM Learning \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea and coffee will be provided. \n\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 \n\n\nReferences\n*Airmic.com (Feb 2024)50% of organisations have not conducted AI risk assessments.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/responsible-ai-series-shaping-future-work-with-ai/
LOCATION:Central London
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T113000
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Suppliers and Responsible Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Peer Learning Forum exploring ways in which organisations can support their suppliers to adopt responsible business practices.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nOrganisations are increasingly required to engage with suppliers to collect social and environmental performance data\, and to ensure suppliers are meeting certain standards. We know that it is not enough simply to develop a procurement strategy and expect all suppliers to adapt their practices overnight. Organisations need to consider ways in which they can support suppliers to meet the requirements\, and to understand the barriers suppliers may face. By taking this collaborative approach\, organisations face a better chance of meeting their own responsible business ambitions\, and creating an even greater positive impact through their supply chain. \nIn this Peer Learning Forum\, BITC will share tried and tested approaches which demonstrate effective ways of collaborating with suppliers including: \n\nHow to engage suppliers to discuss the importance of responsible procurement;\nHow to engage suppliers to understand challenges;\nCapturing insights and responding to these in approach to supplier engagement;\nMonitoring ongoing performance and adherence to a responsible procurement policy;\nWays to provide support for suppliers in meeting requirements.\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. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh at BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-suppliers-and-responsible-procurement/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors: What Works
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens. \n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event has been designed to benefit HR Directors\, Talent Managers\, EDI Directors and those who work in recruitment. \n\n\nBackground\nOn 9 May\, BITC will be launching the findings of our innovative research project\, Opening Doors: What Works. Working in collaboration with Aldermore\, Heathrow and Lloyd’s Register\, the research is seeking to identify the most effective ways that employers can support jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds into work\, specifically those facing compounding factors such as race\, age and gender. \n\nOver 50% of LSEB (low socioeconomic background) jobseekers are being excluded from good work due to discriminatory employer practices*.\nOver 50% of LSEB jobseekers feel overlooked in the job market compared to their peers*.\n42% of employers report having hard-to-fill vacancies**.\n78% of leaders understand how an inclusive workplace and diverse workforce can benefit the organisation*** .\n\n\n\nAbout the event\nAnalysing new qualitative and quantitative data from employers and jobseekers\, we will gain unique insight into the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nSteven Cooper CBE\, CEO of Aldermore Bank and Chair of the BITC Employment & Skills Leadership Team\, who will chair the event. \nParminder Kohli\, Social Mobility Commissioner who will share a keynote speech. \nOla Kolade\, Employment and Skills Director\, BITC who will provide an overview of the research and key findings.\n\nJess Sewter\, Chief Partnerships Officer at Generation who will lead a fireside chat. \n\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events 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 \n\nReferences\n* (Forage\, 2021) FE News | Over 50% of UK job seekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds miss out on employment opportunities \n** (CIPD\, 2023) Labour Market Outlook: Spring 2023\, \n*** (CIPD\, 2022) Inclusion at Work Executive Summary. 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-what-works/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T130000
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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 mentoring initiative to support carer’s wellbeing. \n\n\n\nAudience \n\n\n\nThis is a virtual event is 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 mentors 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 mentor. \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\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-2/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Race Champions Forum
DESCRIPTION:Sharing a confidential preview of diverse and inclusive supply chain survey results and discussion on new ‘Voices from Race at Work’ report.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to Race Champions. \n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis 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. \nWith BITC Director for Race\, Sandra Kerr CBE\, this event will: \n\nShare and discuss good practices on implementing calls to action from the ‘Voices from Race at Work’ thematic review report\, due to be published soon.\nShare a confidential early preview of diverse and inclusive supply chain YouGov survey results\, and insights into the next steps and phase two.\nProvide feedback on strategic leadership and direction from the BITC Race Leadership Team.\nPreview new\, in-development projects.\n\nSpeakers\nProfessor Nelarine Cornelius\, Queen Mary University \n\n\nBackground\n\nBITC is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves.\nFor 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.\nWe 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.\n\nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator\, Business in the Community.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-champions-forum-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240502T113000
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction - Larger Companies
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to new members of BITC or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe New Member Induction is an opportunity for new members and contacts to understand how to maximise the value of their membership with BITC. \nIt will highlight the key elements and opportunities of BITC membership\, and explain our purpose and mission. \nDelegates 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. \nThis 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. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis event will induct new members\, and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. \nAttend for: \n\nInspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC.\nOrientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of it in alignment with the Responsible Business Map.\nNetworking: Meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey.\nAction: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/new-member-induction-larger-companies/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:The Bradford Business Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the work of the Bradford Place partnership and to share our future plans.\n \nThis is an in-person event.\n\n\nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. Please note the number of places is limited. \n\n\nAbout the Dinner\nThis 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. \nThe 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. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments followed by dinner. \n\n\nBackground\nThe 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. \n  \nLearn more about The Prince’s Seeing in Believing Programme \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Event 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/the-bradford-business-community-dinner/
LOCATION:Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel\, Bradford Road\, Bingley\, England\, BD16 1TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T113000
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SUMMARY:Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear about how to increase the impact of your education engagement and increase your talent pipeline.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC).  \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThe 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. \nThis 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.” \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nHelen Reynolds\, Senior Relationship Manager\, Heathrow Airport.\n\n\n\nContact Details\n\nFor more information\, contact Cormac Healy\, Social Impact Manager  at BITC.\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/employer-standards-bitc-and-cec-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Align Impact\, Brand and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a solution-based discussion surrounding the six catalysts of responsible business enabling you to take action now.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis 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. \n\n\nBackground\nNot enough progress has been made towards achieving the Global Goals\, also known as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For these goals to be met\, businesses must play their role. \nBITC 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring 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. \nThe breakout discussions will explore the following: \n\nWhy external positioning can be a crucial enabler of impact.\nWhat best practice on this topic is\, and avoiding accusations of purpose-washing.\nHow responsible businesses aligned their own impact\, brand and purpose.\n\nRegardless 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. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, 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/align-impact-brand-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240208T124733Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Implementing Intersectionality at Work
DESCRIPTION:Join this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) to enhance your organisations’ diversity and inclusion through the incorporation of an intersectional approach\n\n\nOur Peer Learning Forums \nOur 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. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis 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. \nIn 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. \nOur 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. \nWhat you can expect: \n\nInsightful discussions: Join this conversation to enhance your understanding of intersectionality and its role in promoting diversity and inclusion.\n\n\nInteractive learning: Engage in discussions and share your experiences\, fostering an environment of collaborative learning and idea exchange.\n\n\nPractical strategies: Discuss and discover intersectional practices that you can implement to promote an inclusive and equal workplace.\n\nAgenda:\n\nIntroduction to Intersectionality from BITC\nInsightful case studies from guest speakers\nQ&A with speaker\nBreakout discussions -All\nSummary and Key Takeaways – BITC\nClose\n\nGuest speakers \n\nStephanie Corker: Diversity and Inclusion Lead\, Vodafone\nVanessa Sanyauke: Founder and CEO\, Girls Talk\nLéa Guzzo: Senior Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Manager\, TLT\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and futher 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/peer-learning-forum-implementing-intersectionality-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240220T101353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T153901Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Businesses to Decarbonise and Achieve Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru is delighted to invite you to explore how your business can move forward on its decarbonisation journey.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) based in and with operations in Wales. \n\n\nBackground\nThis event will support businesses across Wales to decarbonise and achieve the Welsh Government’s net zero commitments by 2050. \nConsumers 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis 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. \nDuring the event\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nHear from expert speakers.\nJoin a tour from our hosts\, Legal and General\, to see how they have adapted their building.\nLearn with your peers through facilitated table discussions on key topics.\nNetwork and build relationships.\n\nYou 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. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea and coffee will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/supporting-businesses-to-decarbonise-and-achieve-net-zero/
LOCATION:Legal & General\, The Interchange\, Central Square\, Cardiff\, CF10 1EP
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240227T094317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T095327Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Tackling Bullying and Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Join us to delve into understanding\, recognising\, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace.\n\n\nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members. \nOur peer learning forums are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package. This particular event targets people managers\, line managers \, senior leaders and those with accountability for driving inclusion and wellbeing. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work 2021 survey found that there was an increase in the percentage of employees reporting that their employers gave them support and information to call out bullying and harassment in the workplace. There was an increase from 42% in 2018\, reported by employees of all backgrounds across the UK workforce. In 2021\, 50% of White and White British employees said yes to receiving support from their employer\, compared to 46% of Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees saying yes to receiving support from their employer. \nA clear policy on tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace\, wherever it is found\, is essential to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels they are a valued member of the workforce. \nFind out more about Business in the Community’s focus on people \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin BITC’s first Bullying and Harassment Peer Learning Forum (PLF). \nThis event will provide members with the opportunity and space to collaborate and delve into understanding\, recognising\, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Through shared insights and interactive discussions\, peers empower each other with practical strategies to foster a culture of mutual respect and support within their organisation. \nIn this PLF we will explore how businesses can effectively implement a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment in the workplace\, applicable to customers\, clients\, and contractors\, as well as employees. Addressing the importance of committing at board level to enforcing a zero-tolerance policy and navigating the associated risks. \nAdditionally\, we will touch on the pervasive issue of Sexual Harassment in the workplace\, exchanging actionable solutions and interventions to transform workplace culture and mitigate its occurrence.Join us as we pave the way for positive change and create safer\, more inclusive work environments for all. \nAgenda\n10:00 Welcome and Introductions \n10:10 Sandra Kerr\, CBE\, BITC Race Director: Zero Tolerance of Bullying and Harassment (Commitment 3 of the Race at Work Charter) \n10:20 Understanding Workplace Bullying and Harassment \n10:40 Breakout Session 1: Zero Tolerance Risks and Opportunities \n11:00 Breakout Session 2: Sexual Harassment Prevention \n11:20 Reflections and further support from BITC \n11:30 Close \nSpeakers\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Director\, BITC \nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Director\, BITC \n\n\nBooking and contact details\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information\, contact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-tackling-bullying-and-harassment/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240311T124945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T130535Z
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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 mentoring initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.\n\n\nAudience\nThis is a virtual event is open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \nBackground\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \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. \nOur volunteer mentors will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\nAbout this event\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 mentor. \nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \nSpeakers\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nAbout Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. 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*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected. \n\n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240118T103033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T152937Z
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SUMMARY:Measure What Matters: the role of data in prioritising people
DESCRIPTION:Explore the role of data in measuring employee wellbeing and identify the main KPIs to set and track within your organisation.\n\n\nAudience\nPeer 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. \nBackground\nBITC 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. \n\n\n“What matters gets measured\, and what’s measured gets managed.” \nSo\, what are you going to measure in your organisation to show the positive impact that comes from prioritising your people? \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis 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. \nWe will: \n\nMake the case for the crucial role that metrics and monitoring can have in ensuring wellbeing stays on the top table agenda.\n\n\n\nDiscuss a KPI dashboard to allow you to track your wellbeing progress.\nDiscuss the means through which you can capture the essential insights you need to plan and calibrate your wellbeing approach.\n\n\n\nLearn more about how Business in the Community (BITC) can help you improve your approach to employee wellbeing using measurement and metrics. \nBooking\, 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/measuring-what-matters-the-role-of-data-in-prioritising-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240119T125420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T125421Z
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SUMMARY:CEO Inspiration Event West Midlands: Fairer Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Summary\n\n\n\nAn afternoon filled with inspiration and collaboration with leading businesses from across the West Midlands. \n\n\n\nAbout the event \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nOur 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. \n\n\n\nJoin us to:\n\n\n\n\nHear first-hand from major UK businesses who are leading the way in responsible business and supporting the most vulnerable in our communities.\n\n\n\nUnderstand what support our communities need from businesses.\n\n\n\nLearn how BITC and our network can help your business to tackle current challenges.\n\n\n\nBe inspired to act faster\, braver and bolder in making changes in your organisation.\n\n\n\nMeet and network with 100+ local businesses.\n\n\n\n\nGuest speakers \n\n\n\n\nSarah Windrum – Future Mobility Cluster Lead\, HORIBA MIRA\n\n\n\nPhil Ponsonby – Chief Executive Officer\, Midcounties Co-op (Intro) \n\n\n\nRosie Ginday MBE – CEO\, Miss Macaroon (Mad Mac’s Programme)\n\n\n\nTarra Simmons – Head of Community and Democratic Engagement\, Midcounties Co-op (Fairer Futures Programme)\n\n\n\nPeter Westall (Chair Bright Future) & Amy Bond (Bright Future Board)\, Bright Future Co-op \n\n\n\n\nRefreshments \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be served.  \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information \n\n\n\n\nContact Andreea Tudor\, Regional Lead\, Westmidlands\, BITC\,  for any further questions. \n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event. 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-inspiration-event-west-midlands-fairer-recruitment/
LOCATION:Nuneaton\, CV10 0TU
CATEGORIES:Employment,Employment and Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240311T125646Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Charity & Community Group Introduction
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for organisations working with unpaid carers to introduce our new virtual mentoring initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.\n \n  Audience\n\n\nThis is a virtual event is open to third sector organisations who work with unpaid carers. \nBackground\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \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. \nOur volunteer mentors will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\nAbout this event\nJoin this online session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \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 mentor. \nSpeakers\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nAbout Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. 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*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-charities-community-groups/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20231130T103651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T101620Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Insights from the Race at Work Charter
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn how you can get involved with our exciting Leadership\, Employee and Procurement survey in collaboration with YouGov.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event is designed to benefit those who have completed the Race at Work Charter survey and/ or signed the Race At Work Charter\, or are considering signing the charter. \n\n\nBackground\nExecutive Sponsors for race provide visible leadership on race and ethnicity in their organisations. They drive actions such as setting targets for ethnically diverse representation\, briefing recruitment agencies and supporting mentorship and sponsorship. \nThe Race at Work 2018: The Scorecard Report\, which looked at how UK employers were performing against the recommendations outlined in the Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review\, reported that 33% of employees have no executive sponsor for race and in 2021 we found in The Scorecard Report that this had increased to 44%.* \nIn 2023\, The Race at Work Charter employer survey\, reported 95% of employers have an executive sponsor for race and 88% have an advisory group to support the sponsor to bring the actions and commitments to life. \n\n\nAbout this event\nWe will be launching our exciting Leadership\, Employee\, and Procurement survey in collaboration with YouGov. Join us and find out how you can get involved. \nThis event aims to lift up the insights from the Race at Work Charter 2023 Commitment One on leadership and executive sponsors for race and impactful employee network chairs within organisations. \nThis event is designed to explore the story behind these themes and hear stories of impact from senior executive sponsors for race and from Employee Network Chairs within organisations. \nWe will also be launching the Thematic Review Report\, ‘Voices from Race at Work 2015\, 2018 and 2021’. Sandra Kerr CBE will be sharing the calls to action and Professor Nelarine and Dr Chidozie will be talking about some of the insights and the important role of senior leaders to impact change. \n\n\nAgenda/outline of the event\nWelcome and Intro \nHear from BITC Race Equality Director\, Sandra Kerr CBE\, who will share insights about executive sponsors\, advisory groups\, and disparity with supply chain executives. We will then go on to talk about the upcoming national survey on workplace\, leadership and procurement following the Race at Work Charter Survey’s low scores on Commitment 7. \nA conversation with executive sponsors on race \nA panel of senior executive sponsors on race in the workplace will talk about what enables them to make impact within their organisation. Alongside examples of how they have done this\, they will cover: \n\nWhat recommendations they would give to other leaders.\nWhat recommendations they would give to network leads.\nThe role of an advisory group and how it supports them to lead effectively.\n\nA conversation with network chairs on race and ethnicity \nA panel of employee network chairs on race in the workplace will talk about what enables them to make impact within their organisations. They will cover: \n\nAccess to the right data and evidence.\nImportance of a strong connection with their executive sponsor\, network organisation\, HR teams\, and EDI leads.\nExamples of leadership team willingness to listen and take action\, and the results of this.\nHow much influence the advisory group has and if there is the scope to give them additional influence.\n\nSummary\nSandra Kerr CBE will summarise and close\, and share details of the upcoming Inclusive Supply Chain Survey with YouGov. \nSpeakers\n\nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice Chair\, KPMG and Chair of BITC Race Leadership Team.\nNitesh Prakash\, Partner\, Bain and Company and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team\nNaeema Choudry\, Partner\, Employment\, Labor and Pensions\, Eversheds Sutherland and member of the BITC Race Equality Leadership Team\nProfessor Nelarine Cornelius\, Queen Mary University\nDr Chidozie Umeh\, University of York\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community \n\n\nReferences\n\nRace At Work 2021: The Scorecard Report\, Business in the Community\, October 2021\nRace at Work Charter 2023: Commitment One Leadership and Accountability report\, Business in the Community\, October 2023
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/executive-insights-from-the-race-at-work-charter/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240321T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240112T120101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T105923Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Opportunities of an Ageing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join inspirational age inclusion leaders and age positive peers to build a more inclusive workforce.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nAttendance is open to members and non members. \n\n\nAbout the event\nYou’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. \nGuests 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. \nAttendees 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. \nWe’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. \nThe 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. \n\n\nBackground\nBy 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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/unlocking-the-opportunities-of-an-ageing-workforce/
LOCATION:4 Central Square\, Cardiff\, CF10 1FS
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Supporting Business and Community in Anglesey
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru and hosts M-SParc are delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC)\, including businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Anglesey and surrounding areas. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges faced by many communities in Anglesey\, who are struggling to cope with the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and persistent inflation. As such\, at this event key discussion topics will include business volunteering\, community collaboration and inclusive recruitment. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis networking event is open to all businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Anglesey and surrounding areas. The session will celebrate existing positive connections between local businesses and the communities they serve\, whilst also providing space for more potential partnerships to flourish across Anglesey and beyond. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee and sandwiches will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/supporting-business-and-community-in-anglesey/
LOCATION:M-SParc Anglesey LL60 6AG
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Measuring Business Impact on Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join the conversation on measuring the impact business has on nature\, choose the right approach\, and collaborate for a greener future.\n \nThis is a virtual event.\n\n\nAudience\nThis Peer Learning Forum (PLF) is open to all proposition A members of Business in the Community (BITC). \nBackground\nMost 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: \n· Pollution \n· Resource exploitation \n· Agriculture \n· Deforestation \nWhilst 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. \nAbout the event\nIn 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. \nWe 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. \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\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC with any questions or enquiries.\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-measuring-business-impact-on-nature/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Supporting Business and Community in Newport
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru is delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC)\, including businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Newport and surrounding areas. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nYou will hear about BITC’s Newport Place Programme\, funded by Newport City Council Shared Prosperity Funding\, KLA Foundation and USW. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee and sandwiches will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy Rees\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/supporting-business-and-community-in-newport/
LOCATION:University of South Wales\, Usk Way\, Newport\, NP20 2BP
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240207T120539Z
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:One step forward\, two steps back?\n\n\nThis is an online event. \n\nAudience\n\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. \n\n\nBackground\nWhile much in the world of work is changing\, it’s less clear what this will mean when it comes to gender and inclusion. \n\nCould legislative support for flexible working be undermined by the increasing number of organisations rolling back on remote work?\nWill 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?\nHow 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?\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nAhead 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. \nBITC 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. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nNitesh 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.\nMary Bright\, Head of Social Impact at Phoenix Group.\nAshleigh Ainsley\, a Forbes 30 under 30 name blazing a trail when it comes to diversity in tech.\nA representative from the Young Women’s Trust who will speak about their manifesto around improving young women’s experiences at work.\nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Campaign Director\, BITC.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager 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/international-womens-day-2024/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
CREATED:20240104T171714Z
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SUMMARY:Small and Medium Business Surgery: Inclusive Cultures
DESCRIPTION:A surgery style event for members to discuss their responsible business journeys in an open format.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed for Business in the Community (BITC) members in small and medium businesses. \n\n\nThe aims and objectives of the event\nThis 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. \n\n\nAgenda/outline of the event\n\nIntroductions and recent responsible business achievements with BITC. Introduce yourself and your company and discuss how you are utilising your BITC membership.\nHow to create an inclusive culture with our BITC Race Campaign Manager\, Zahra Mohamoud\nLearning 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.\nDiscussion and group learning: How you want to develop as a responsible business and the challenges you face.\n\nGuest speaker \nRebecca Cooper\, Head of People & Development\, ACT. \n  \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/small-and-medium-business-surgery-inclusive-cultures/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Place-based Approaches to Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for social impact light touch members to come together and broaden their knowledge of creating impact in their communities.\n\n\nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC 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. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin this event to discuss best practices for creating impact in your community through a place-based approach. \nAt 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. \nThis 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. \nWe 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. \n \n\n\nBooking and contact details\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information\, contact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/impacting-in-place-focusing-your-social-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Bradford Place Prospectus Launch
DESCRIPTION: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.\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). It is designed for business and community leaders based in and around Bradford. \n\n\nBackground\nHaving 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. \nBITC 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. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nThis 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: \n\nLearn the key asks and recommendations of Bradford’s Prospectus.\nNetwork with cross-sector leaders from Bradford and West Yorkshire.\nDemonstrate their long-term commitment to the region’s current wellbeing and future economic prosperity.\n\n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nTracy Brabin\, Mayor of West Yorkshire.\nCouncillor Susan Hinchcliffe\, Chair of the Transport Committee.\nSir David Wootton\, Bradford Place Board Chair.\nBaroness Jo Valentine\, Director of Place\, Business in the Community.\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/bradford-place-prospectus-launch/
LOCATION:Central Bradford
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Innovating Responsible Business Models
DESCRIPTION:Join us to find out why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nOur peer learning forums are open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nJoin us for this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) for BITC members receiving support on responsible business strategy & purpose. This event will share learnings from our most recent toolkit ‘How to Innovate Responsible Business Models‘\, from the 6 catalysts of responsible business on the subject of innovative business models. It will make the case for why businesses should consider transitioning towards a culture of responsible innovation and more sustainable business models. \nResponsible innovation allows businesses to maintain competitive advantage\, and increase long-term resilience. The British Standards Institution reports benefits such as long-term cost and risk reductions\, improvement of societal trust in the company and maintenance of social license to operate\, as well as greater attractiveness as an employer\, better supply chain relationships and improved capacity for long-term planning and sustainability.* \nIn addition to exploring the benefits of adopting an innovative approach\, we will also be sharing BITC’s Responsible Innovation Framework\, which organisations can use to begin developing a culture of responsible innovation. The framework includes the following principles: \n\nBeing purpose-led\nStakeholder centricity\nRisk mitigation and opportunity spotting\nThrough-life impact\nTransparency\n\nWe will be sharing examples of organisations who have started to transition their business to more sustainable models\, and will be discussing the potential for transformation within the businesses represented at the session.  \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. \n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for any further questions.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReferences \n\n\n\n* Responsible Innovation. Guide (March 2020).
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/plf-innovating-responsible-business-models/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T204240
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SUMMARY:Race Champions Forum
DESCRIPTION:Review UK employer equality progress via Race at Work Charter Survey questions\, best practices\, and a campaign preview.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to Race Champions. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nWith BITC Director for Race\, Sandra Kerr CBE\, this event will: \n\nPreview upcoming projects\n\n\nProvide feedback on strategic leadership and direction from the BITC Leadership Team\nProvide an exclusive preview of the Race Campaign’s forward plan\, where Champions will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the campaign.\n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\n\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves.\nFor 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.\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 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.\n\nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator\, Business in the Community\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. 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\n \nReferences\n\n\n\n\n \n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-champions-forum/
LOCATION:Online
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