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SUMMARY:Developing a Pride of Place Prospectus
DESCRIPTION:Join BITC and leading UK-wide place-makers to help you to firmly put your Place on the map.\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nOpen to all. \nThe primary audience is the existing Pride of Place Network\, particularly stakeholders involved in Places that have been in operation for less than 3 years. \nSecondary audiences include: All existing PoP Board Members and partners; All BITC members; PoP Prospects; Other interested businesses\, local/combined authorities and voluntary organisations; charitable funders and thought leaders. \n\n\nEvent details\nDeveloping a Pride of Place Prospectus is a crucial way of articulating the long-term vision\, strategy\, and impact of your Place Partnership. \nThis interactive BITC webinar will support Pride of Place partners at different stages of their placemaking journeys to learn from peers and practitioners who have developed and delivered a successful Prospectus. \nA panel of business and cross-sector leaders from across BITC’s Pride of Place Network will reflect on their experiences of crafting a Prospectus for their Place\, focused on: \n– Engaging with diverse stakeholders to understand key local challenges and opportunities \n– Building a compelling narrative that builds increased support for your Place \n– Leveraging your strategic relationships to add value to your Place Prospectus \n– Using a Prospectus to drive long-term\, sustainable growth for your Place. \n\n\nBackground\n  \nBITC’s Pride of Place programme helps places across the UK take ownership of their futures and tackle their most pressing challenges. It brings the private\, public\, and voluntary sectors together to build and deliver a vision for their future that serves everyone\, with input from everyone. To date\, Pride of Place has worked with over 75 partner businesses to make an impact in 18 places across the UK. \nAttendees will be introduced to the Pride of Place Learning Hub (supported by Aviva\, Pride of Place Strategic Partner) a free learning resource designed to help guide you on your Placemaking journey. \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/developing-a-pride-of-place-prospectus/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Job Descriptions That Welcome Diverse Talent
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges 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). The event will be designed for HR Managers\, Talent acquisition leads\, EDI and Responsible business leads. \n\n\nBackground\nOpening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Free and open to all employers\, the campaign aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by building a supported network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. So far\, 160+ employers are making 1.65m jobs more accessible. Join our campaign.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nIf the UK was made up of 100 employers\, 22 would close their doors to disabled people\, 35 would close their doors to school leavers and 55 would close their doors to ex-offenders. For employers\, opening their doors to diverse talent creates social and economic value. BITC’s Opening Doors 2025 Progress report highlights that 72% of signatories are making their workforce more diverse\, 64% are filling hard-to-fill vacancies and 53% are closing skills gaps – demonstrating the impact of employers sharing and learning together to improve outcomes. \nIn 2026\, the Opening Doors Forums focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Inclusive Recruitment’. Following on from Forums on Keys 1 (Partnerships) and 2 (Showing your commitment to inclusion)\, our next forum will be on ‘Using comprehensive job descriptions with inclusive language’ (Key 3). \nJoin us for a practical session on: \n· Writing job adverts that are clear and accessible to all candidates. \n· Using neutral\, jargon-free language and avoiding unnecessary barriers. \n· Benefits and challenges around sharing full role and workplace information (salary\, hours\, location\, policies). \n· Making the application process simple and transparent. \nSpeakers include: \n·Justine Pernice\, Diversity\, Inclusion and Wellbeing Manager\, Aldermore Bank PLC \n\n\nAbout Opening Doors\nOpening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers\, and free to join\, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit. \nBusiness in the Community has created a simple framework to guide businesses through their inclusive recruitment journey. It identifies 25 actions grouped into the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment. Businesses are asked to identify at least three actions that they will implement during the campaign. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-job-descriptions-that-welcome-diverse-talent/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in Sheffield\, 12 May  2026
DESCRIPTION:Led by Andy Milner\, Chief Executive Officer\, Amey\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. Attendance by invitation only. \nAudience\n• C-suite/Senior leaders \n\n\nBackground\nIn Sheffield\, inclusive recruitment is not just a social ambition\, it is essential to the city’s long term economic success. This Seeing is Believing visit will showcase why widening access to opportunity is vital for Sheffield’s economy and communities\, and how business leaders can take practical\, measurable steps to unlock talent\, drive growth and improve social mobility. \nAligned with Sheffield’s Pride of Place Partnership and the city’s wider social mobility and growth agendas\, the visit will highlight both the need and the opportunity. Employment and skills are top priorities within the South Yorkshire Combined Authority strategy\, and inclusive recruitment is a driving principle of the Sheffield Growth Plan\, rooted in the belief that “talent is everywhere\, but opportunity is not.” Yet too many people remain excluded from the workforce despite having the potential to contribute. \nParticipants will hear directly about the barriers faced by those most excluded\, including young people not in education\, employment or training\, care leavers\, unpaid carers and young families at risk of homelessness. Through first hand insight and discussion\, business leaders will explore the role they can play in creating pathways into work\, stability and independence\, and how recruitment and human resources practices can evolve to remove barriers rather than reinforce them. \nThe visit is designed to catalyse meaningful\, long term action. Businesses will be encouraged to adapt outreach\, recruitment and human resources policies to better support underrepresented groups\, to deepen sustained collaboration through Sheffield Pride of Place Partnership\, which is uniquely placed to convene\, connect\, campaign and enable action\, and to build practical partnerships with local charities and community organisations\, contributing time\, talent and resources to support those furthest from opportunity. \nBy embedding inclusive recruitment into long term business strategy\, Sheffield’s employers can help unlock untapped talent and build a stronger\, more inclusive and more prosperous city. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis Seeing is Believing visit will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from young people\, educators\, experts\, and employers about what’s working—and what isn’t—when it comes to preparing young people for the world of work. By engaging as leaders\, we can work together and with Business in the Community on implementing solutions so that every young person can see and seize a future in work. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFor further information\, please reach out to The King’s Seeing is Believing team (SIB@bitc.org.uk)\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-kings-seeing-is-believing-visit-in-sheffield-12-may-2026/
LOCATION:Sheffield
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Refreshing your Responsible Business strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how companies refresh responsible business strategies\, seize opportunities\, and avoid pitfalls.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members with advisory\, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. 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\nYou’ll have often heard BITC’s Responsible Business Strategy & Purpose team mention that there is a danger when companies think about responsible business that ‘all their strategic bones leave their bodies’. A business wouldn’t launch a new product or invest in a new operating system without understanding the need\, the business case and the strategic approach to increasing ROI. And yet…when it comes to responsible business there are still many companies that can’t clarify the ‘why’ and overarching ‘how’ for their approach. Other companies have long been strategic\, so much so\, that their responsible business approach is embedded in their commercial strategy and there is a clear understanding about how it increases profits (Bain & Co and EcoVadis 2023). \nRegardless of the current or prior approach\, external drivers are continuing to force companies to be more strategic and get a greater bang for their buck. Employees are expecting more\, consumers are expecting more\, clients are demanding more and regulation continues to increase at an ongoing fast pace. Responsible business isn’t about doing all the things in all the ways\, it’s about focusing on the material issues\, setting goals that everyone can get behind and then delivering a tight strategy that achieves those goals. Join us at this Peer Learning Forum to hear from members who have been refreshing their strategy and the opportunities this has presented. Discuss with others the challenges and pitfalls\, so you can avoid them! \nSpeaker:  \n\nGareth Edwards\, VWW Partner\, VWW\n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk\, 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-refreshing-your-responsible-business-strategy/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction- May 2026
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 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 better understand BITC’s purpose\, values and missions. It highlights the key elements and opportunities of BITC Membership. This webinar also provides a chance for attendees to share expected ambitions and challenges\, as well as ask any questions to existing members about their personal experiences and how BITC has added value to their organisation. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis event will induct new members\, and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. Specific objectives for the event are for new BITC contacts to:  \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 that – aligned to the Responsible Business Map. \n\n\nNetworking: To meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey. \n\n\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-may-2026/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T110000
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum:  Personal beliefs at work: Managing dissenting views
DESCRIPTION:Join to explore how organisations can navigate differing personal beliefs while maintaining inclusion\, dignity and psychological safety.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nWe are pleased to welcome Business in the Community (BITC) members\, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \nThis event will be of particular interest to HR\, EDI\, legal\, and senior leaders responsible for culture\, conduct\, and employee relations. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAcross many workplaces\, conversations about identity\, values\, and beliefs are becoming more visible—and at times more contested. Leaders and HR professionals are increasingly asked to balance: \n\nfreedom of belief and expression\n\n\nprotection from discrimination and harassment\n\n\nthe need for respectful\, inclusive workplace cultures\n\nThis session will provide a structured space to reflect on real-world dilemmas\, share organisational approaches\, and consider practical strategies for managing dissent in ways that uphold both inclusion and fairness. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s inclusion work emphasises psychological safety\, belonging\, and respectful dialogue as core foundations of responsible business. Supporting employers to navigate complexity—rather than avoid it—is central to creating cultures where difference can exist without harm. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk  for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-personal-beliefs-at-work-managing-dissenting-views/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills,Health and Wellbeing,Peer Learning Forums
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SUMMARY:Pride of Place Summit 2026: Building Thriving Places Together
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community announces the return of the Pride of Place Summit in 2026\, uniting leaders to drive place-based regeneration.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \n  \nAudience\nThis event is invite only but please contact us if you are interested in attending. It is aimed at leaders and practitioners from business\, local government\, public sector bodies\, and community and voluntary sector organisations \n\n\nAbout This event\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) invites you to the Pride of Place Summit 2026\, a flagship event bringing together leaders from business\, government\, and the voluntary and community sector to shape the future of place-based collaboration. \nThis year’s theme\, Building Thriving Places Through Long-Term Partnership\, challenges short-term approaches and explores how patient investment and trusted collaboration can create lasting economic\, social and environmental impact. \nThe Summit will feature a dynamic programme of keynote speeches\, panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions designed to inspire action. Delegates will hear real-world examples of what works\, gain practical insights\, and explore how sustained partnerships can unlock opportunity\, break down barriers and support inclusive growth. Breakout sessions include: \nEconomy and Skills \nExplore topics such as how to create local skills pathways\, support job readiness\, and keep talent thriving in your place. Hear from experts\, collaborate with peers\, and develop actionable strategies and pathways to drive long-term prosperity. \nPride and Community \nInvestigate what makes a community truly proud and resilient. Learn from leaders\, share ideas\, and co-create approaches that strengthen connections\, empower community-led initiatives\, and future-proof communities. \nLeadership and Partnership \nDiscover how leadership and philanthropy can drive real change through partnerships. Engage with experts\, discuss challenges\, and develop practical solutions for leading partnerships that make a lasting impact. \nAttendees will also benefit from high-value networking with senior decision-makers and practitioners working across sectors and places. You’ll leave with practical tools\, fresh perspectives and renewed momentum to strengthen your local partnerships and accelerate impact where it matters most. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Place Programme – supported by Aviva\, Strategic Partner of the Business in the Community (BITC) Pride of Place programme – now supports19 places across the UK. \nWe bring leaders from business\, the voluntary sector and the local council together in a place and work with them to build and deliver a vision for their future that serves everyone\, with input from everyone.​ \nWe provide sustained resource\, advice and support to motivate and empower local stakeholders so that each place can identify its own challenges and innovate its own solutions. \n\n\nRefreshments\nA light lunch will be served. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact the BITC 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
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/pride-of-place-summit-2026-building-thriving-places-together/
LOCATION:London WC2B 4BG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213900
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Menopause Action Plans & the Employment Rights Bill
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore emerging expectations around menopause support at work and what future legislation may mean for employer practice.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nWe are pleased to welcome Business in the Community (BITC) members\, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \nThis event will be of particular value to HR\, wellbeing\, and EDI lead developing menopause strategies or reviewing their current provision. \n\n\nAbout the event\nMenopause is increasingly recognised as a workplace wellbeing\, inclusion\, and retention issue. Alongside cultural change\, proposed developments within the UK Employment Rights landscape are prompting organisations to consider more structured menopause action planning. \nIn this forum\, we will: \n\nexplore what meaningful menopause support looks like in practice\nreflect on policy\, leadership capability\, and workplace adjustments\nconsider how organisations can move from awareness to sustainable change\n\nJoin peers to share insights\, challenges\, and practical next steps. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s gender equality and wellbeing agendas highlight menopause as a critical factor in women’s economic participation and career progression. Supporting employers to take informed\, compassionate\, and practical action forms part of BITC’s wider commitment to inclusive and healthy work. \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk \, Event Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-menopause-action-plans-the-employment-rights-bill/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Peer Learning Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213900
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Navigating 2026 Environment Standards
DESCRIPTION:A practical session helping businesses to navigate evolving environmental reporting requirements in 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n  \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members with advisory\, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. 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\nIt is getting harder and harder for businesses to navigate ever-changing environmental reporting requirements\, as 2025 saw reporting requirements both expand and contract. On top of this\, businesses are now faced with increased scrutiny over perceived gaps between reporting and practical action. \nJoin us as take the opportunity to connect with other BITC members around the challenges of: \n\nScope 3 data reporting\nAccountability and assurance of sustainability claims\nEnsuring good governance against the rise of AI data tools\n\n  \n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \n  \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk\, 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-navigating-2026-environment-standards/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T150000
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SUMMARY:The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in London - 2 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person event. Attendance by invitation only. \nAudience\n• C-suite/Senior leaders \n\n\nAbout this event\nLed by Andrew Masraf\, Global Senior Partner and Chair of the Board at Pinsent Masons\, The King’s Seeing is Believing visit in London will bring together senior business leaders to explore how businesses can support social mobility and create meaningful employment opportunities for young people. \nThis visit is part of Business in the Community’s The King’s Seeing is Believing programme\, giving participants first-hand insight into how employer engagement and early intervention in schools can prevent young people from becoming NEET (not in education\, employment\, or training). As part of a series focusing on youth employment\, the visit aims to mobilise action across the UK through BITC’s Opening Doors campaign\, which brings organisations together to share learning\, shape inclusive recruitment\, and create opportunities for those furthest from the labour market. \nAcross the UK\, nearly one million young people aged 16–24 are currently NEET. Research shows that four or more meaningful employer interactions can dramatically reduce the risk of unemployment. The barriers these young people face are often not ability or ambition but access: to advice\, role models\, workplaces\, and the confidence that comes from being welcomed through the door. Business involvement matters—not just for young people’s futures\, but for the health of our economy and communities. \nDuring the visit\, participants will hear directly from young people\, educators\, and community partners. The programme will focus on how sustained engagement—from early exposure in schools to mentoring\, internships\, and collaborative programmes—can create clearer and more inclusive pathways into work. \n  \nAbout The King’s Seeing is Believing programme \nThe King’s Seeing is Believing programme was established by the then Prince of Wales in 1990. The programme\, supported by Salesforce and Linklaters LLP\, was born from a simple but powerful belief that the best way to close the gap between the boardroom and the community was to take business leaders out to the communities and\, through the power of experiential learning\, to inspire and challenge participants. The visits are designed to encourage business leaders to think strategically about the implications for their own businesses and the practical actions that can be taken in response\, leading to meaningful and sustained impact for both businesses and communities. To date\, over 25\,000 business leaders have taken part in the Seeing is Believing programme which has led to many initiatives being set up including Career Ready\, Ban the Box and mentoring circles in collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFor further information\, please reach out to The King’s Seeing is Believing team (SIB@bitc.org.uk)\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-kings-seeing-is-believing-visit-in-london-2-july-2026/
LOCATION:Central London
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Sexual Harassment and the Worker Protection Act
DESCRIPTION:Join to examine employer responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment and how to respond proactively under the Worker Protection Act\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \n \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members\, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. Hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas.  \nThis event will be of particular value to HR\, legal\, and safeguarding leads responsible for policy\, compliance and workplace culture. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s supports employers to build safe\, respectful\, and inclusive workplaces where dignity at work is protected. Preventing harassment is closely linked to broader culture\, leadership behaviour\, and organisational trust—core themes across BITC’s responsible business framework. \nAbout the event\nThe Worker Protection Act signals a shift from reactive response toward preventative duty. Employers are now expected not only to address incidents but to demonstrate the steps they take to reduce risk and create safe working environments. \nThis session will explore: \n\nWhat “reasonable steps” look like in practice\n\n\nThe role of leadership\, culture\, and reporting mechanisms\n\n\nHow prevention connects to wider inclusion and psychological safety strategies\n\nThrough shared discussion\, we will identify practical actions organisations can take to strengthen prevention and accountability. \n\n\n\nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \n \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-sexual-harassment-and-the-worker-protection-act/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills,Peer Learning Forums
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Putting Skills First in Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges 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). The event will be designed for HR Managers\, Talent acquisition leads\, EDI and Responsible business leads. \n\n\nBackground\nOpening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Free and open to all employers\, the campaign aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by building a supported network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. So far\, 160+ employers are making 1.65m jobs more accessible. Join our campaign.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nIf the UK was made up of 100 employers\, 22 would close their doors to disabled people\, 35 would close their doors to school leavers and 55 would close their doors to ex-offenders. For employers\, opening their doors to diverse talent creates social and economic value. BITC’s Opening Doors 2025 Progress report highlights that 72% of signatories are making their workforce more diverse\, 64% are filling hard-to-fill vacancies and 53% are closing skills gaps – demonstrating the impact of employers sharing and learning together to improve outcomes. \nIn 2026\, the Opening Doors Forums focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Inclusive Recruitment’. Following on from Forums on Keys 1 (Partnerships)\, 2 (Showing your commitment to inclusion)\, and 3 (Comprehensive job descriptions)\, our next forum will be on ‘Focusing on the essential skills needed for the job’ (Key 4). \n \nJoin us for a practical session on how to: \n· Centre job requirements on the core skills and competencies needed. \n· Minimise reliance on formal qualifications or backgrounds. \n· Open opportunities to non-traditional or under-represented candidates through skills-based hiring. \n· Design fair assessment methods that test candidates on relevant abilities and potential. \n \n\n\nAbout Opening Doors\nOpening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers\, and free to join\, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit. \nBusiness in the Community has created a simple framework to guide businesses through their inclusive recruitment journey. It identifies 25 actions grouped into the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment. Businesses are asked to identify at least three actions that they will implement during the campaign. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-putting-skills-first-in-recruitment/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T213900
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SUMMARY:The King's Seeing is Believing Visit in London - 23 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:London\, led by Alex Baldock\, Chief Executive Officer\, Currys\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. Attendance by invitation only. \nAudience\n• C-suite/Senior leaders \n\n\nBackground\nAcross the UK\, millions of people still face significant barriers to getting online\, despite digital services becoming essential for everyday life. Recent data shows that 7.9 million people lack basic digital skills\, 3.7 million families fall below the Minimum Digital Living Standard\, and 1.6 million adults do not have access to a digital device such as a smartphone or laptop. These gaps mean that many struggle to complete routine online tasks—from accessing government services to managing healthcare appointments—with 33% of offline adults finding it difficult to use council or government services online. Digital exclusion affects people of all ages and backgrounds\, but older adults\, disabled people\, those with lower incomes\, and people without formal qualifications are disproportionately impacted. \nThe consequences of digital exclusion go far beyond inconvenience; they deepen existing inequalities and make it harder for people to participate fully in modern society. Lack of digital access and skills can limit employment prospects\, increase household costs\, and reduce access to vital support. Research shows that 1.9 million households struggle to afford their mobile data\, leaving many forced to ration connectivity or rely on public spaces to get online. Meanwhile\, those who are online may still feel excluded—around 24% of UK adults describe themselves as digitally excluded in some form\, often due to affordability issues\, a lack of reliable broadband\, or low digital confidence. As more essential services move online\, addressing digital exclusion is critical to ensuring that no one is left behind. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis event is part of The King’s Seeing is Believing programme. By meeting people directly affected by digital exclusion and hearing from the organisations working to close the gap\, delegates gain a deeper understanding of the issue—one that inspires practical action and stronger\, more inclusive business leadership. \n \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nFor further information\, please reach out to The King’s Seeing is Believing team (SIB@bitc.org.uk)\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-kings-seeing-is-believing-visit-in-london-23-september-2026/
LOCATION:London
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T110000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: Reducing Bias\, Improving Access
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Opening Doors Forum to share challenges 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). The event will be designed for HR Managers\, Talent acquisition leads\, EDI and Responsible business leads. \n\n\nBackground\nOpening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Free and open to all employers\, the campaign aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by building a supported network of businesses committed to fair and inclusive hiring. So far\, 160+ employers are making 1.65m jobs more accessible. Join our campaign.  \n\n\nAbout the event\nIf the UK was made up of 100 employers\, 22 would close their doors to disabled people\, 35 would close their doors to school leavers and 55 would close their doors to ex-offenders. For employers\, opening their doors to diverse talent creates social and economic value. BITC’s Opening Doors 2025 Progress report highlights that 72% of signatories are making their workforce more diverse\, 64% are filling hard-to-fill vacancies and 53% are closing skills gaps – demonstrating the impact of employers sharing and learning together to improve outcomes. \nIn 2026\, the Opening Doors Forums focus on each of the ‘Five Keys to Inclusive Recruitment’. Following on from Forums on Keys 1 (Partnerships)\, 2 (Showing your commitment to inclusion)\, 3 (Comprehensive job descriptions)\, and 4 (Focusing on skills)\, our last forum of the year will be on ‘Prioritising accessibility and eliminating bias’ (Key 5). \n \nJoin us for a practical session on how to: \n· Ensure accessibility throughout recruitment (i.e.\, forms\, formats\, adjustments\, support). \n· Adopt structured selection practices to reduce unconscious bias. \n· Train recruiters and hiring managers on inclusive hiring and bias awareness. \n· Track and evaluate recruitment outcomes to spot and address barriers. \n\n\nAbout Opening Doors\nOpening Doors is Business in the Community’s (BITC) flagship inclusive recruitment campaign. Open to all employers\, and free to join\, we have an ambition to make 2 million jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way they recruit. \nBusiness in the Community has created a simple framework to guide businesses through their inclusive recruitment journey. It identifies 25 actions grouped into the 5 keys to inclusive recruitment. Businesses are asked to identify at least three actions that they will implement during the campaign. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-reducing-bias-improving-access/
LOCATION:Online event
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