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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about the early insights from the recent Race at Work Charter survey.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). We also encourage those who are attending the ‘Executive Sponsors and Network Chairs’ Event on 21 March to attend this surgery. \n\n\nBackground\nThe monthly Race at Work Charter surgeries are an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with Sandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC and ask any questions about the Charter\, the survey\, or race offerings at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their organisations commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis surgery will offer attendees a chance for discussion around the Race at Work Charter survey paper one – leadership and executive sponsors for race and impactful employee network chairs within organisations. \nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and what the commitment to action is that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. There is also an opportunity to look at what insights are in the pipeline. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race.\nCapture ethnicity data and publicise progress.\nCommit at board level to zero tolerance of harassment and bullying.\nMake clear that supporting equality in the workplace is the responsibility of all leaders and managers.\nTake action that supports Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse people’s career progression.\nSupport race inclusion allies in the workplace.\nInclude Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise owners in supply chains.\n\nLearn more about BITC’s Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s work on race equality\nBITC is working to ensure all employees feel they belong\, have a voice\, are valued and can be their true selves. \nFor over 27 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels. \nAll organisations want to recruit from the widest talent pool and help successful applicants progress. It is key to future productivity and performance. Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse staff still encounter significant disparities in employment and progression*. The government-sponsored Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review found that greater progress and positive outcomes are needed to ensure all organisations benefit from the wealth of diverse talent and tap into the potential economic boost of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market The findings led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on race equality. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nReferences\n*Business in the Community (2021) Race at Work 2021 Scorecard Report
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/race-at-work-charter-surgery-september-2024/
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SUMMARY:The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality: Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn insights from The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It will be of interest to applicants of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality\, and diversity and inclusion practitioners/managers\, HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers\, Heads of Diversity and inclusion and Heads of HR/People/Talent management. \n\n\nBackground\nThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers striving for gender equality in the workplace. \nIt aims to recognise employers who embed gender equality across all levels of their organisations and actively take steps to address inequalities caused by current events\, such as the challenging economic environment and shifting attitudes towards equality in the workplace. \nSince 2019\, BITC has published The Times Top 50 Employers for Women Insights Report – alongside an insights and learning event – to continue to drive positive change and progress by sharing best practice from applicant organisations and highlight areas in need of further development. \nBITC’s gender equality campaign exists to accelerate progress towards a truly equal working world\, where someone’s gender doesn’t determine their chance of fair pay\, equal influence\, or shape how included and safe they are at work. \nFind out more about how we ensure everyone achieves their full potential at work. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event will: \n\nReveal the areas in which organisations are meeting their gender equality ambitions.\n\n\nUncover where progress has slowed\, and the action that needs to be taken to overcome this.\n\n\nProvide best practice approaches and case studies from The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality\n\nGuest speakers \n\nVicky Gallagher Brown\, HR Partner at Deloitte\nHelen Hodgkinson\, Chief People Officer\, TLT\nRick Lee\, Chief People Officer at Willmott Dixon\nToib Olomowewe\, Head of Employee Relations and Industrial Relations at Shell\nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Director\, Business in the Community\n\n\n\nBooking and 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/the-times-top-50-employers-for-gender-equality-insights-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T113000
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Regulations or Responsible Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how responsible businesses stay ahead of regulations and thrive with purpose.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \nAgenda \n10:00- Welcome and Introduction \n10.15- What do we mean by Responsible Business? \n10.25- What part has regulation played in Responsible Business to date? \n10.35- What regulation do we need to consider going forward? \n10.45- Breakout discussions \n11.10- Feedback and Group Discussion \n11.30- Close \n\n\nBackground\nCSR\, Sustainability\, ESG\, Responsible Business – it doesn’t matter what you call it. At BITC we talk about ‘Responsible Business’ because we’re talking about a core business approach\, not an add-on. Businesses with a purpose and a responsible business ethos\, have long considered the changing global context and considered how they can continue to thrive and survive into the future. Taking care of the environment and your community\, has always been a must for business survival\, but responsible businesses have really been investing to ensure success all round. Interface has been working towards net zero since 1994\, the Co-op has been investing in Fair Trade for over 30 years and Mott Macdonald has been employee owned since the 1980s. These are responsible businesses\, and no doubt they were considered mad by many when they began their endeavours. \nRegulation and legislation have always played a role in encouraging businesses to be more responsible. Worker’s rights\, anti-discrimination\, pollution and health & safety have all been legislated for and regulated to ensure better work environments. Net Zero legislation\, gender pay gap reporting – these again forced companies to take strides in addressing serious societal issues. We also now have the TCFD\, CSRD\, ISSB\, SDS…no this isn’t acronym bingo\, it’s a flurry of regulation that requires businesses to think more about the environment and society that they work within. \nAbout the event\nSo\, with regulation and legislation related to responsible business on the rise\, how do businesses respond and make sure that they continue to be ahead of the responsible game\, rather than just compliant? Join us at this peer learning forum for BITC member companies to discuss this and more. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-regulations-or-responsible-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240921T130000
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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-3/2024-09-21/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Reducing Pension Funds' Emissions Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the impact of pensions on emissions and discover strategies for engaging employees in reducing their carbon footprint.\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\nAlthough pensions are included as part of the Greenhouse Gas Protocols list of Scope 3 emissions categories\, there is largely inconsistent reporting from most businesses. However\, at a time when businesses are starting to encourage sustainable behaviours at work but research has already shown that “greening your pension” is 21 times more effective at reducing one’s personal carbon footprint than giving up flying\, becoming a vegetarian and changing an energy provider combined\, isn’t it time businesses address the issue? \nIn this Peer Learning Forum you will hear from guest speakers about: \n– The impact of pensions \n– Pensions activism vs exiting fossil fuels \n– What other companies have done to engage staff and pension providers \nYou will leave the session with:\n\nAn understanding of the impact that pensions have on emissions\nClarity on how to have these conversations with employees\nKnowledge of how to measure and report pensions related to emissions (in line with GHG Protocol)\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-reducing-pension-funds-emissions-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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SUMMARY:Preventing Greenwashing and Unpacking Greenhushing
DESCRIPTION:Join this session to understand what greenwashing and greenhushing mean for your Responsible Business agenda.\n\n\nThis is an online event \nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members. It is aimed at senior practitioners in Sustainability\, Marketing and Communications as well as colleagues found in CEO Offices. \n\n\nAbout the event\nResearch shows that the growing cultural and regulatory pressure to avoid greenwashing has led to the rise of its opposite\, greenhushing\, when businesses intentionally understate their environmental achievements to avoid greenwashing allegations. \nThis webinar is designed to help professionals in business understand the difference between greenwashing and greenhushing\, why they matter and how you can navigate the unique challenges they present. Understanding these trends is crucial for businesses to meet evolving expectations and communicate their sustainability efforts honestly and authentically. \nThis webinar will empower you to: \n\nUse language effectively to avoid both greenwashing and greenhushing\nIdentify and mitigate the risk of greenhushing on your business\nLearn from best practice examples and gain practical tips on how to strengthen your sustainability strategy\n\nSpeakers\nWe will be joined by guest speakers Tom Fern\, Director\, Burson and Robyn Swan\, Associate Director\, Burson. Both are members of Burson’s Sustainability and Social Impact team and have worked with leading global brands on the issues surrounding greenwashing and greenhushing. \nAgenda \n\n10:00 Welcome and introduction from BITC10:05 Preventing greenwashing: Tom Fern\,Burson10:35 Unpacking greenhushing: Robyn Swan\, Burson11:00 Facilitated breakout discussions11:25 Close -key takeaways and recommendations \n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/preventing-greenwashing-and-unpacking-greenhushing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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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-3/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241002T120000
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SUMMARY:Gender Equality in Wales
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss and promote gender equality in Wales.\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: \n• HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers \n• Heads of HR/People/Talent management \nIt will be of particular interest to those who have signed up to The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality. \n\n\nBackground\nThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create workplaces where everyone\, regardless of gender\, can thrive. \nBITC’s gender campaign exists to accelerate progress towards a truly equal working world and a gender-balanced workforce. While recent years have seen women’s employment in the UK reach record highs\, women’s ability to prosper is undermined by persistent levels of unequal pay and power or discrimination and harassment at work. \nSome groups face bigger hurdles – black women\, for example\, experience a larger pay gap than white women – and while the impact of COVID 19 is still being understood\, emerging data suggests women have borne the brunt of many of the economic measures. Failing to fully embrace the talents women\, over half the population\, have to offer is detrimental to individuals and impacts businesses’ ability to thrive. \nResearch has shown that organisations with more diverse leadership are more profitable. The world bank has estimated that the global economy could grow by $160 trillion if we pay men and women equally and create a more gender-balanced workforce. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us on 2 October to:• Connect with representatives from companies recognised within the Times Top 50 list.• Hear best practice across sector and issue areas.• Share your views on ‘where next’ for this agenda – shaping our new campaign Equal Futures.• Reflect upon\, and share your hard work to date. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Director\, BITC\nEmma Osborn\, Passenger Strategy Director\, Network Rail\n\nMore to be added soon! \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact jonathan.paget@bitc.org.uk 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/gender-equality-in-wales/
LOCATION:Cardiff University Exhibition Space\, Bute Building\, Cardiff\, CF10 3AT
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles 13th Cohort launch
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for participants of the Cross Organisational Circles 13th Cohort to meet their circles and learn more about the programme.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nMentors and mentees participating in the 13th Cohort of Business in the Community (BITC)’s Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work Cross Organisational Mentoring Circle (COMC) programme connects Black\, Asian\, and ethnic minority mentees with mentors from other organisations. The programme provides personal development opportunities\, facilitates the expansion of professional networks and encourages shared learning with peers and leaders from other participating organisations. \nThe six-month programme comprises monthly meetings with a regular mentor. In addition\, there is access to BITC’s network of guest mentors who can provide masterclasses on topics ranging from networking and relationship management to public speaking and personal branding. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis webinar will introduce the programme to participants\, who will hear from some of our alumni\, and have the opportunity to connect to their mentoring circle for the first session. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Event Manager\, BITC with any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-13th-cohort-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T110000
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SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity and Inclusive Supply Chain Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join to find out the key actions to take to foster diverse and inclusive supply chains.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event is designed for procurement\, supply chain\, sustainability and ESG professionals\, HR and people management managers/practitioners\, diversity and inclusion managers/practitioners and senior managers and would benefit those who took part in the Leadership\, Employees\, and Procurement survey. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC has a commitment to race equality. As part of the Race at Work Charter\, we launched a first of its kind survey in collaboration with YouGov on 21 March 2024. \nThe Leadership\, Employee\, and Procurement survey aimed to gather insights and perspectives from leaders and uncover new and definitive evidence that identified the levers for change to supply chains in businesses. \nThe inclusion of Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise and business owners is commitment seven of our Race at Work Charter. \nBenefits include: \n\nAccording to research by McKinsey & Company\, businesses with more diverse teams have 39% better financial returns.\nResearch from Aston University\, Birmingham suggests that Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) contribution to GDP could increase fourfold to £100 billion with the right kind of business support.\nEconomic growth and job creation in underrepresented communities\, as diverse suppliers often operate in these areas.\nIncreased innovation and creativity\, as diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas to the table.\nProvides a better understanding and connection with customers\, tapping into a wider range of cultural and demographic insights.\n\n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event is an opportunity for attendees to hear the trends across the Leadership\, Employees and procurement survey and find out the key actions to take to foster diverse and inclusive supply chains in business and drive social impact. \n\n\nSpeakers\n\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC. \nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice Chair\, KPMG\, Chair of BITC Race Leadership Team and member of the BITC Leadership Council.\nPatricia Mensah\, Inclusive Procurement Manager\, Sky.\n\nSamantha Murray\, VP Procurement – Refining and Production Operations\, bp \n\n\nLeigh Lafever-Ayer\, HR Director UK & Ireland\, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and BITC’s Gender Equality Leadership Team. \n\n\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/supplier-diversity-and-inclusive-supply-chain-launch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240712T104634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T151727Z
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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland’s Wellbeing Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us to drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that enhance employees wellbeing. \n\n\nThis is an in-person event. The roundtable will take place between 8.40-10am\, followed by half an hour of refreshments and networking. \nAudience\nThis event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. The event has been designed to benefit senior leaders in particular (for example CEO\, HR/Talent Directors\, H&S Directors or Executive sponsors for wellbeing).  \n\n\n“Our employees are our greatest asset.” This statement is often repeated\, but are companies truly putting their people first?  Only 36% of managers currently utilise data to evaluate the wellbeing of their employees\, highlighting a critical gap. To address this\, we need data-driven strategies for assessing and improving employee health and wellbeing programmes.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis Leadership roundtable on Wellbeing will be a platform for open dialogue\, knowledge sharing\, and develop actionable strategies to enhance employee wellbeing.  \nAs part of this roundtable\, we will explore the key findings of our “Prioritise People: The Next Step report” developed in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute. Additionally\, we’ll present the inaugural results of our Work well Self-Assessment Tool\, designed to help you measure and improve your organisation’s wellbeing initiatives.   \n\nDiscover the latest research and data-driven strategies to prioritise employee health and wellbeing. \n\n\nConnect with fellow senior leaders who are equally committed to creating thriving workplaces.  \nEquip yourself with the knowledge and tools to create a culture that empowers all employees to succeed. \n\nTogether\, we can drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that prioritise wellbeing and empower all individuals to thrive. We do hope you can join this important conversation.  \n\n\nRefreshments\nA light breakfast will be served at the roundtable. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart 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/bitc-scotlands-wellbeing-leadership-roundtable/
LOCATION:Glasgow City Centre
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240905T152905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T154714Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction - October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).\n \nThis is a virtual event.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to new members of Business in the Community (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 Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC for further information.\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/new-member-induction-october-2024/
LOCATION:Online webinar\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240315T112520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T140043Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series:  AI and Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION:Creating a more equal future: harnessing new technology\, The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality Masterclass.\n \nThis is an online event.\n\n\nAudience\nThis masterclass is only open to members of Business in the Community (BITC) and The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality applicants. This event has been designed for Diversity and Inclusion practitioners/managers\, HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers\, Heads of HR/People/Talent management and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nAbout the Responsible AI series\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 masterclass \nJoin us to celebrate the release of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for a session of learning and collaboration at a Times Top 50 Masterclass. \nThemed around creating a more equal future\, this session will help shape future focus and thinking around gender equity in the UK by considering some of the greatest challenges and opportunities employers currently face. \nJoin for: \n\nAccess insights from this year’s cohort\n\n\nHear from industry experts on how they are shaping their future agendas\n\n\nDiscuss challenges and co-create solutions with peers\n\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. \nAbout the event\nJoin the fourth event in our Responsible AI series and the second The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 Masterclass to learn about the impact of AI and automation on Gender Equity\, led by Declan O’Gorman\, Head of Enterprise Engineering at NatWest Group. We will explore the early actions organisations can take to mitigate the impact of AI on equality and consider the upskilling and retraining employees will need going into the future. \nThemes to be discussed include: \n\nHow can businesses ensure growing use of automation and AI helps\, rather than hinders\, progress towards a more equal future?\nWhat should organisations do in response to warnings that women and other marginalised genders are at greater risk of job losses?\n\nJoin us to explore the early action organisations can take to mitigate the impact of AI on equality and consider the upskilling and retraining employees will need going into the future. \n\n\nExpert Speakers\n\nDeclan O’Gorman\, Head of Enterprise Engineering at NatWest Group.\nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Campaign Director\, BITC.\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, 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/responsible-ai-series-ai-and-gender-equity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20241003T131739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T151151Z
UID:10000356-1728979200-1728984600@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nWe are currently finalising dates for our 2025 CEO Leadership Forum Breakfasts and look forward to sharing details with you shortly. \n\n\n\nTo join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Dinner instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast/
LOCATION:London EC2Y\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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-3/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241023T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240906T114908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T120109Z
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SUMMARY:Scope 3 Supplier Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop focused on Scope 3 emissions\, the requirements from SMEs and the support needed from large corporates.\n \nAbout the event \nJoin us for an insightful workshop focused on Scope 3 emissions\, the requirements from SMEs and the support needed from large corporates\, hosted by Business in the Community and its Regional Board Members\, in partnership with Sustainability West Midlands. This event is designed for suppliers and businesses aiming to understand and manage Scope 3 emissions effectively.\n\nAgenda\n10:00-10:10: Welcome and Introduction \n10:10-10:30: Understanding Scope 3 Emissions Regulations \n10:30-10:50: Support Needed from Large Businesses \n10:50-11:20: Breakout Exercise – Small group discussions on challenges and solutions \n11:20-11:30: Preparing your Business for Regulatory Changes \n11:30-11:45: Q&A Session with industry specialists \n11:45-12:00: Closing Remarks and Networking \n\n \nSpeakers to be confirmed.\n \nAudience \nThis workshop is ideal for suppliers\, sustainability officers\, and business leaders looking to enhance their understanding of Scope 3 emissions and collaborate on sustainable practices.\n \nSustainable Travel: We encourage all attendees to consider sustainable travel options to the venue. Public transportation is available\, and we are also offering a car-sharing option. If you are interested in car sharing\, please provide us with your postcode\, and we will match you with a willing party.\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\nContact Andreea Tudor\, Regional Lead\, West Midlands at BITC for more information.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/scope-3-supplier-workshop/
LOCATION:One Centenary Way\, Birmingham\, B3 3AY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240701T132127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T084208Z
UID:10000350-1730799000-1730818800@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:Championing Responsible Business across Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Network and connect with fellow senior leaders\, share insights\, and amplify our collective influence to create a greater impact together.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to only members of Business in the Community (BITC) and is tailored for C-suite/Senior leaders. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community and the Scotland Leadership Board are delighted to invite you to join our second member-only event for senior leaders across Scotland.   \nThe aim of the day is to bring you together to build on the work and events that we will have collaborated on this year and discuss how we can continue to champion Responsible Business across Scotland.   \n\n\nEvent Highlights:\n\nPromote social mobility\, learn how by investing in your workforce and communities can drive positive change.\nMeaningful connections in Places and learn how BITC is bridging businesses\, communities\, and local councils to reset social impact ambitions and how your organisation can benefit from getting involved.\nPrioritise people to help employers transform wellbeing in the workplace and enable people to thrive.\n\nWhy Attend:\nWe are delighted that Scotland’s Deputy First Minister\, Kate Forbes MSP will be a speaker and other names will be announced soon. \n\nTo network and connect with fellow senior leaders\, share insights\, and amplify our collective influence to create a greater impact together.\nTake part in discussions facilitated by BITC Scotland Leadership Board members.\nLearn from success stories and achievements highlighting our collective impact.\nSeize opportunities for collaboration to drive responsible business practices.\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nRefreshements and a light lunch will be served. \n\n\nGuest Speaker\n\nScotland’s Deputy First Minister\, Kate Forbes MSP.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact at Florence Hughes\, Events Manager at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/championing-responsible-business-across-scotland-2/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth House\, 1 Sibbald Walk\, Edinburgh\, EH8 8FT
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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-3/2024-11-05/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240708T152741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T121003Z
UID:10000359-1730880000-1730885400@www.bitc.org.uk
SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nThese informal\, private discussions over breakfast will form a key part of the national conversation initiated by BITC’s Lifting up the UK: State of the Nation 2024 report\, which detailed the thoughts of the leaders of some of the UK’s largest businesses on what has been done and what is still needed to change the world around us. As such\, they provide CEOs with the opportunity to share their experiences\, successes and ideas regarding key challenges in the world and society today\, as well as the action that can collectively be taken to make a positive difference and change the world around us. \n\n\n\nIf you are unable to join this date we are also holding more breakfasts in the coming months\, to join another date instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nTo join us at a CEO Leadership Forum Dinner instead\, click here. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfasts/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240718T101831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T110943Z
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SUMMARY:The King’s Seeing is Believing Visit\, Brent\, London
DESCRIPTION:The visit is led by Richard Iferenta\, Partner\, Head of Financial Services Indirect Tax Practice\, KPMG.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nC-Suite – attendance by invitation only. \n\n\nBackground\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. \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\n\nAbout the event\nIn partnership with the Youth Future Foundation this Seeing is Believing visit that will take place in Brent on Wednesday\, 6 November 2024\, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for ethnically minoritised young people who are Not in Education\, Employment\, or Training (NEET). This visit\, co-led by young people and Richard Iferenta\, aims to provide senior business leaders and practitioners involved in recruitment and retention with firsthand insight into the barriers these young individuals face. Participants will collaborate to drive change and create inclusive employment opportunities to support NEET young people from ethnically minoritised backgrounds. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments and a lunch break. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Diana Abad 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-princes-seeing-is-believing-visit-brent-london/
LOCATION:Brent\, London
CATEGORIES:The King's Seeing is Believing Visits
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SUMMARY:Workforce Wellbeing: drop-in sessions
DESCRIPTION:Join our drop-in session to learn more about the Workwell Self-Assessment Tool\, Workwell Charter\, and ask questions on workforce wellbeing.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both BITC member organisations and non-members\, who have completed the Workwell Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)\, signed our Workwell Commitment or anyone interested in improving their approach to employee wellbeing. \n\n\nBackground\nThe monthly Workforce Wellbeing drop-in sessions will offer insights on best practices and challenges in developing wellbeing strategies. Get the latest sector updates from our subject matter experts including Kate Hinder and Marwan Patrick. \nThey are both Wellbeing Issue Leads at BITC\, and between them have substantial experience in workforce wellbeing\, psychological safety and mental health. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis drop-in session will also give further information on our Workwell Self-Assessment Tool\, the Workwell Charter and the opportunity to ask any questions about the tools\, or workforce wellbeing generally. \nBITC’s work on Health and Wellbeing\nAt BITC\, we are committed to transforming health and wellbeing at work. Our initiatives aim to unlock the full value of employee wellbeing. \nThis includes encouraging businesses to sign up for our Workwell Commitment\, which sets out three steps as a roadmap for action on employee wellbeing. \nOur Workwell Self-Assessment Tool measures your organisational wellbeing journey. The assessment is free and open to organisations and businesses of all sizes and sectors. \nFind out more about our Health and Wellbeing campaign. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager\, BITC with any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/workforce-wellbeing-drop-in-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241107T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240927T101434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T090354Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Develop a Responsible Business Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the essential steps to embedding responsibility at the core of your business strategy.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAbout the event\nMany businesses struggle to prioritise responsibility in the face of competing demands\, fast-changing markets and short-term financial pressures. Building a responsible core strategy is not just a moral imperative\, it’s a key driver of sustainable growth\, reduced risks\, and long-term success. \nJoin us for a dynamic Peer Learning Forum where we explore the essential steps to embedding responsibility at the core of your business strategy. We will uncover ‘why’ responsible strategy is crucial to your business\, ‘what’ it should include\, and ‘how’ to effectively implement it. By attending\, you’ll gain insights on how to ensure responsibility is embedded into your business priorities\, leading to sustainable growth\, reduced risk\, and enhanced impact. \nDuring this Peer Learning Forum\, you’ll have the opportunity to join breakout sessions\, each focusing on a key aspect of responsible business strategy—‘Why’\, ‘What’\, or ‘How’. These sessions will be peer discussions\, providing a space to learn from each other’s experiences\, share insights\, and explore best practices together. You will select your breakout group when you register. \n‘Why’ Breakout Group\nExplore the importance of embedding purpose and stakeholder collaboration in your business strategy. This group will discuss the role of materiality assessments and why they are essential for developing a strategy that prioritises long-term responsibility and for reporting requirements. \n‘What’ Breakout Group\nDive into the core elements of a responsible strategy. This group covers the alignment between business and strategic objectives\, identifying key material issues\, and understanding the positive and negative impacts of your strategic priorities on these issues. \n‘How’ Breakout Group\nLearn practical steps for implementing a responsible business strategy. This group will discuss governance\, strategic planning across departments\, developing action plans for material issues\, and evaluating and transparency of the effectiveness of your strategy. \nGuest Speakers\n– Rachel Feilden\, Senior Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Adviser\, Stone King LLP \nRachel has recently completed BITC’s responsible business management training and is now working with our Strategy & Purpose advisory team to consider how to embed responsible business across Stone King’s strategic approach. She will be sharing some thoughts on her approach to get the conversation started. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n– Contact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions. \n– Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-develop-a-responsible-business-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20241017T150620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T125856Z
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SUMMARY:Community Engagement in Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Join Business in the Community (BITC) and ACT Training Wales’ Climate Week. \nAudience \nThis event is open to BITC members and non-members.  \nAbout the event\nJoin BITC and ACT training at this free\, in-person event where our panel of experts will discuss ways in which businesses can collaborate with local communities to drive sustainability initiatives and awareness.\nWales’ Climate Week is the perfect time for businesses to focus Climate responsibility and how they can achieve their economic and social goals.\nThe panel will discuss ways in which their organisations are striving to become greener\, the obstacles faced and how they have overcome these challenges with the help of communities.\nRegister your place today!\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Sarah Hunter\, Senior Support Assistant\, BITC with any further questions.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\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/community-engagement-in-climate-action/
LOCATION:ACT Head Office & Cardiff skills centre\, Ocean Park House\, East Tyndall Street\, Cardiff CF24 5ET
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20240920T084601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T104323Z
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SUMMARY:Attracting\, Recruiting and Developing a Diverse Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to find\, hire\, and nurture a diverse team.\n\n\nThis is an-in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non members and has been designed for: \n• HR/People/Talent management practitioners/manager \n• Heads of HR/People/Talent management \nIt will be of particular interest to those who have signed the Business in the Community (BITC) Race at Work Charter. \n\n\nBackground\nYou will hear from BITC’s Race at Work Director\, Sandra Kerr CBE\, on the insights from the Wales census factsheet and what more business can do to attract\, recruit\, retain and develop ethnically diverse employees. \nThese regional insights provide a fresh opportunity for your business to understand the changing representation of the ethnically diverse communities around you\, championing the issue of race at work to ensure an inclusive environment to improve social mobility in Wales. \n\n6.2% of the population of Wales is ethnically diverse\, making it the least ethnically diverse amongst the nations and regions in England and Wales\nCardiff’s ethnically diverse population has increased from 15.3% in 2011 to 20.8% at census 2021.\n\n\nThe latest data from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that 24% of people in Wales are living in poverty. This is the highest rate among the four UK nations.\n\n\nEthnically diverse households live in more than twice the poverty rate of people in White headed households.\n\n\nThe child poverty levels in Cardiff\, the most ethnically diverse local authority in Wales\, are one of the highest in the nation (36%)\n\n\nThe employment rate for ethnically diverse people aged 16-64 was 67.2%\, compared to 73.6% for the overall Welsh population.\n\n\nThe unemployment rate for ethnically diverse people aged 16+ was 8.6%\, compared to 4.9% for the overall Welsh population. There are huge disparities in the economic inactivity for ethnically diverse people in Wales.\n\nYou will hear from employers who are leading the way on attracting\, recruiting and progressing diverse talent as well as the Chairs of company DEI networks. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us to: \n\nLearn about the BITC Race at Work Charter and its calls to action.\nFind out how our network can help you tackle current challenges and provide the toolkits and factsheets to equip you to prioritise race equality in your workplace.\nFind out practical tips on how to set targets for attraction\, assessment and recruitment using demographic data\, to be a part of the recruitment process and find out the benefits of two way mentoring.\nBe motivated to act faster\, braver\, and bolder in making changes in your organisation.\nEngage with representatives from Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) employee networks and HR professionals to learn from each other and share best practice.\n* Statistics taken from BITC’s Insights on Race factsheet (March 2023). \n\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race at Work Campaign Director\, BITC\nMore to be announced soon\n\n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Amy Carroll at BITC for any futher 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/attracting-recruiting-and-developing-a-diverse-workforce/
LOCATION:Principality House The Friary Cardiff CF10 3FA
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T130000
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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-3/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series: The Racial Bias in AI and What to Do?
DESCRIPTION:Is there racial bias within AI? Yes. Are there actions that employers can take to reduce these risks? Yes.\n\n\nThis is an online 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 Diversity and Inclusion practitioners/managers\, HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers\, Risk management practitioners/managers\, Heads of HR/People/Talent management and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nBackground\nIs there racial bias within AI? Yes. Are there actions that employers can take to reduce these risks? Yes. \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\nBITC are delighted to host Adrian Joseph OBE\, with a career history which includes Google\, Chief data and AI roles in EY and BT and former Chair of the BITC’s Race Leadership Team. \nAI can be used as a force for good through its amazing capabilities. However\, this must be considered with the risks that emerge alongside the opportunities. This event will reveal where and how racial bias manifests itself with AI and identifies what actions employers can take to harness the benefits\, yet guard against potential negative impacts. \n\n\nExpert Speakers\n\nAdrian Joseph OBE\, former Chief Data and AI Officer at BT and former Chair of BITC’s Race Leadership Team.\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC.\nDr Neil Saunders\, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics\, School of Science and Technology of City\, University of London.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events 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/responsible-ai-series-the-racial-bias-in-ai-and-what-to-do/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20241028T122204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T095816Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: COP29 Outcomes - Impact and Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the outcomes from COP29 and how this effects business going forward.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nOur Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all Business in the Community (BITC) 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\nCOP29\, hosted by Azerbaijan from November 11–22 emphasises critical climate finance and emissions targets. The conference’s main goals are threefold: \n– limiting global warming to below 1.5°C \n– boosting international climate action and ambition \n– fostering inclusivity\, especially for vulnerable populations affected by climate change \nThe need for a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) for climate finance is central\, with aims to expand funding commitments beyond the current $100 billion annual floor to better address the needs of developing countries. \nHigh-profile events on climate finance and investment (November 14) and a global summit on methane reduction and energy storage as well as gender equality\, biodiversity\, indigenous rights\, and urban climate resilience will all point towards further accelerated climate action. \nBut what will the implications of these high-level policy negotiations mean for responsible business? Join us as we run through the outcomes of the event and what they will mean for our members. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n– Contact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager\, BITC for any further questions. \n– Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-cop29-outcomes-impact-and-insights/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
CREATED:20241010T091204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T095853Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Careers Education
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 improve their outreach and careers education support to young people and has been designed for Opening Doors employers. \n\n\nBackground\nEmployer standards in careers education are crucial in bridging the gap between academic preparation and industry expectations. Encounters with the world of work have been found to boost future employment outcomes for young people. With nearly 900\,000 young people becoming NEET (Not in Education\, Employment or Training)*\, quality employer interventions in careers education have never been more needed to support young people in their next step. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin the next Opening Doors webinar\, which will focus on how employers can improve their approach to opening doors to young people through quality careers education. Following the publication of the Careers & Enterprise Company’s insights report on their Employer Standards Tool\, you will be hear from employers who are developing their approach in working with schools and young people: \n\nKey insights on the careers education landscape.\nLearn from leading businesses on how they are supporting young people.\nExchange ideas with your peers on how to remove barriers young people experience in recruitment.\n\n\n\nSpeaker\nHollie Crompton\, Social Mobility Lead from PwC \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact the Events Team with any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community \n\n\nReferences\n\nONS\, Young people not in education\, employment or training (NEET)\, UK: May 2024
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-careers-education/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241129T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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SUMMARY:Workwell Self-Assessment Tool: Celebrating One Year of Impact
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) launch\, and discover how it can support your wellbeing practices.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nThis event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. It is aimed at business leaders\, wellbeing advocates\, and individuals interested in the SAT and Workwell Commitment. \n\n\nBackground\nThis event marks the one-year anniversary of the SAT from BITC. It aims to demonstrate the SAT’s usefulness in promoting wellbeing initiatives and the benefits of reuse for businesses.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) launch\, a milestone in promoting business wellbeing and sustainability.   \nThis event will feature talks from industry leaders and a panel discussion on the future of workforce wellbeing in the UK.   \nYou will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals\, discover practical solutions to wellbeing challenges\, and enhance your organisation’s responsible business practices with our leadership and advisory services.  \nWhat you will learn\n– How the SAT has improved business wellbeing and its measurable impact.  \n– The advantages of its reuse to enhance sustainability in your business.  \n– How BITC’s leadership and advisory services can support and guide your organisation’s wellbeing initiatives.  \n– Insights into future trends around workforce wellbeing in the UK. \n– How to sign up to the Workwell Commitment.  \nGuest Speakers\n– Barbara Jefferey\, Partner\, McKinsey \n– Wolfgang Seidl\, Partner and Workplace Health Consulting Leader\, Mercer Mash \n– William Shaw\, Corporate Director\, Bupa  \n– Chris Tomkins\, Head of Organisational Health & Wellbeing\, Square Health \n– Louise Blanchett\, Wellbeing Manager UK & Europe\, Mott Mcdonald \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n– Contact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC for any further questions. \n– Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/workwell-self-assessment-tool-celebrating-one-year-of-impact/
LOCATION:Mckinsey & Company\, The Post Building\, 100 Museum St\, London WC1A 1PB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195952
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Powering Business Support for NEET Youth
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore solutions for supporting young\, ethnically diverse NEET individuals in overcoming barriers to access and thrive at work.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) in partnership with Young Futures Foundation (YFF) is working to understand business experience on barriers and enablers that young NEET (Not in Employment\, Education\, or Training) people from ethnically diverse backgrounds face\, both in accessing and thriving in the workforce. We are presenting an opportunity for organisations to come together for a Peer Learning Forum to explore the nuance for this underserved group. This Peer Learning Forum can enable organisations to collaborate and develop strategies that address both entry barriers and the ongoing challenges young NEET people face in the workplace. \nAbout the event\nBarriers to entry: One of the primary barriers for ethnically diverse young NEET people is the systemic inequality in recruitment processes. BITC’s research has long-highlighted significant disparities\, such as a lower success rate for Black\, Asian\, and other minority ethnic candidates when applying for roles. This leads to candidates feeling less respected or not receive feedback\, which impacts their perception of fairness and limits their opportunities. Addressing these challenges requires systemic changes in recruitment practices to ensure transparency and fairness. We want to use this forum to explore businesses understanding of these challenges and enable change in organisations that is meaningful. \nBarriers to thriving: Once inside the workforce\, diverse employees often face challenges related to progression and retention. BITC’s Race at Work Charter calls on businesses to improve career progression for Black\, Asian\, and ethnically diverse employees. For instance\, 69% of ethnically diverse employees highlight the importance of career progression\, yet only 10% feel that they have the opportunities to progress within their organisations. This underlines the need for mentorship programs\, tailored development opportunities\, and policies that combat workplace discrimination. We want to use this forum to explore businesses internal cultures to see where we might be able to support organisations to make the biggest changes that will impact the most people. \nThinking of enablers: We want to use this forum to explore and build on the research that BITC and YFF have published\, putting business need and talent need together to understand how to turn barriers into enablers. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Event Coordinator\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-powering-business-support-for-neet-youth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills
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