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SUMMARY:Let's Care Together - Programme Introduction (for Employers)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for employers and wellbeing leads to introduce our new virtual mentoring initiative to support carer’s wellbeing.\n\n\nAudience\nThis is a virtual event is open to employers\, wellbeing leads and employee carer networks. \nBackground\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and leading healthcare provider Simplyhealth\, have come together to co-create the Let’s Care Together programme. \nResearch shows that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers\, and are likely to be time-poor due to their caring responsibilities*. The programme aims to support carers by streamlining access to resources and providing practical support across the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical\, Mental\, Social and Financial. This support will include helping people with caring responsibilities to connect with friends and family\, community groups and wider support\, find wellbeing information and gain financial confidence. \nOur volunteer mentors will work on a one-to-one basis with each carer on one or all of the following\, depending on their preference: ​ \n\nIncreasing connection to their local community\, improving overall social wellbeing and reducing any feelings of isolation. ​\nSupporting financial independence and knowledge of financial tools/support available.​\nAccess to practical support and tools for their physical wellbeing. ​\nBeing a regular listening ear and friendly face to offer support and guidance.​\n\nAbout this event\nIn this webinar you will learn how our Let’s Care Together programme can support unpaid carers (over 18) with their wellbeing\, through pairing them with an online mentor. \nJoin this session to learn more about how your beneficiaries\, or colleagues with caring responsibilities could benefit from the programme. \nSpeakers\nUsha Manojkanth – BITC Programme Manager \nSimon Walters – BITC Programme Manager \nMichelle Brannen – BITC Programme Manager \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nEmail care@bitc.org.uk\, for any further questions.\nJoining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nAbout Business in the Community\nBusiness in the Community is the largest and longest-established movement dedicated to responsible business in the UK\, formed in 1982 and with HM The King as our Royal Founding Patron. Together with our network of businesses we are leading the UK to create a fair and sustainable world in which to live and work. \n*Carers UK 2022 – Unpaid carers continue to suffer poorer health- with some groups adversely affected. \n\n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/lets-care-together-programme-introduction-for-employers/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Tackling Bullying and Harassment
DESCRIPTION:Join us to delve into understanding\, recognising\, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace.\n\n\nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members. \nOur peer learning forums are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package. This particular event targets people managers\, line managers \, senior leaders and those with accountability for driving inclusion and wellbeing. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Race at Work 2021 survey found that there was an increase in the percentage of employees reporting that their employers gave them support and information to call out bullying and harassment in the workplace. There was an increase from 42% in 2018\, reported by employees of all backgrounds across the UK workforce. In 2021\, 50% of White and White British employees said yes to receiving support from their employer\, compared to 46% of Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees saying yes to receiving support from their employer. \nA clear policy on tackling bullying and harassment in the workplace\, wherever it is found\, is essential to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels they are a valued member of the workforce. \nFind out more about Business in the Community’s focus on people \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin BITC’s first Bullying and Harassment Peer Learning Forum (PLF). \nThis event will provide members with the opportunity and space to collaborate and delve into understanding\, recognising\, and addressing instances of bullying and harassment in the workplace. Through shared insights and interactive discussions\, peers empower each other with practical strategies to foster a culture of mutual respect and support within their organisation. \nIn this PLF we will explore how businesses can effectively implement a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment in the workplace\, applicable to customers\, clients\, and contractors\, as well as employees. Addressing the importance of committing at board level to enforcing a zero-tolerance policy and navigating the associated risks. \nAdditionally\, we will touch on the pervasive issue of Sexual Harassment in the workplace\, exchanging actionable solutions and interventions to transform workplace culture and mitigate its occurrence.Join us as we pave the way for positive change and create safer\, more inclusive work environments for all. \nAgenda\n10:00 Welcome and Introductions \n10:10 Sandra Kerr\, CBE\, BITC Race Director: Zero Tolerance of Bullying and Harassment (Commitment 3 of the Race at Work Charter) \n10:20 Understanding Workplace Bullying and Harassment \n10:40 Breakout Session 1: Zero Tolerance Risks and Opportunities \n11:00 Breakout Session 2: Sexual Harassment Prevention \n11:20 Reflections and further support from BITC \n11:30 Close \nSpeakers\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Director\, BITC \nCharlotte Woodworth\, Gender Equality Director\, BITC \n\n\nBooking and contact details\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFor more information\, contact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-tackling-bullying-and-harassment/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T120000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Businesses to Decarbonise and Achieve Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru is delighted to invite you to explore how your business can move forward on its decarbonisation journey.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is designed to support both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) based in and with operations in Wales. \n\n\nBackground\nThis event will support businesses across Wales to decarbonise and achieve the Welsh Government’s net zero commitments by 2050. \nConsumers are progressively interested in an organisation’s sustainability credentials. Similarly\, more businesses seek to partner with and invest in sustainable businesses to reduce their Scope 3 emissions. Due to this increasing pressure\, now is the time to ensure that your business is prepared to make the decarbonisation transition. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis event is your opportunity to connect with businesses of all sizes across Wales and share best practice. Participants will exchange what they have done to transform their businesses and what enables them to speed up the transition to meet Wales’s net zero commitments. \nDuring the event\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nHear from expert speakers.\nJoin a tour from our hosts\, Legal and General\, to see how they have adapted their building.\nLearn with your peers through facilitated table discussions on key topics.\nNetwork and build relationships.\n\nYou will hear from business leaders who have introduced initiatives within their businesses to increase the uptake of energy efficiency & renewable energy projects\, reduce carbon and reduce costs\, and implement circular economy practices. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea and coffee will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy.Rees@bitc.org.uk\, Senior Lead and Interim Director Wales for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/supporting-businesses-to-decarbonise-and-achieve-net-zero/
LOCATION:Legal & General\, The Interchange\, Central Square\, Cardiff\, CF10 1EP
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Implementing Intersectionality at Work
DESCRIPTION:Join this Peer Learning Forum (PLF) to enhance your organisations’ diversity and inclusion through the incorporation of an intersectional approach\n\n\nOur Peer Learning Forums \nOur PLFs are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis PLF for Business in the Community (BITC) members will explore how to enhance organisational diversity and inclusion by incorporating intersectionality into the Equality\, Diversity\, and Inclusion strategy. \nIn this interactive session\, we will uncover practical methods to seamlessly incorporate intersectional initiatives into the workplace\, cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. \nOur hope is that you will leave this session feeling empowered and equipped to recognise and address the unique and interconnected challenges faced by employees with diverse identities. \nWhat you can expect: \n\nInsightful discussions: Join this conversation to enhance your understanding of intersectionality and its role in promoting diversity and inclusion.\n\n\nInteractive learning: Engage in discussions and share your experiences\, fostering an environment of collaborative learning and idea exchange.\n\n\nPractical strategies: Discuss and discover intersectional practices that you can implement to promote an inclusive and equal workplace.\n\nAgenda:\n\nIntroduction to Intersectionality from BITC\nInsightful case studies from guest speakers\nQ&A with speaker\nBreakout discussions -All\nSummary and Key Takeaways – BITC\nClose\n\nGuest speakers \n\nStephanie Corker: Diversity and Inclusion Lead\, Vodafone\nVanessa Sanyauke: Founder and CEO\, Girls Talk\nLéa Guzzo: Senior Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Manager\, TLT\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and futher information \n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC\, for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-implementing-intersectionality-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Align Impact\, Brand and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Engage in a solution-based discussion surrounding the six catalysts of responsible business enabling you to take action now.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed for Heads of CSR/Responsible business/ ESG. \n\n\nBackground\nNot enough progress has been made towards achieving the Global Goals\, also known as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For these goals to be met\, businesses must play their role. \nBITC works to accelerate responsible business action to address these goals. Our research into the most significant barriers and drivers of responsible business action has helped us identify six catalysts of responsible business\, actions that will accelerate\, scale up and perpetuate sustainable\, inclusive and fair corporate strategies. \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring this session\, we will focus on how businesses can accelerate impact and purpose by externally positioning their organisation as a responsible business\, including through transparent reporting\, advocacy and peer collaboration. \nThe breakout discussions will explore the following: \n\nWhy external positioning can be a crucial enabler of impact.\nWhat best practice on this topic is\, and avoiding accusations of purpose-washing.\nHow responsible businesses aligned their own impact\, brand and purpose.\n\nRegardless of where your business is on its responsible journey\, this session will help you understand the best techniques to evoke change within your organisation through connecting with peers\, sharing experiences\, and learning from our specialists at BITC. To get the most out of this session\, we encourage you to come ready to turn that microphone on and engage. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, Event Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/align-impact-brand-and-purpose/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear about how to increase the impact of your education engagement and increase your talent pipeline.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC).  \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThe Careers and Enterprise Company developed the Employer Standards to support businesses to engage in education in an impactful way. This joint event from the CEC and Business in the Community (BITC) will educate employers on the Standards\, as well as providing insight and information on how your business can get involved and what support you can expect. \nThis is the first in a three-part webinar series\, with each focusing on a different pillar of the Employer Standards. This session will focus on the first pillar: “Inspire Young People for their Best Next Step.” \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nHelen Reynolds\, Senior Relationship Manager\, Heathrow Airport.\n\n\n\nContact Details\n\nFor more information\, contact Cormac Healy\, Social Impact Manager  at BITC.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/employer-standards-bitc-and-cec-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240430T213000
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SUMMARY:The Bradford Business Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the work of the Bradford Place partnership and to share our future plans.\n \nThis is an in-person event.\n\n\nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only. Please note the number of places is limited. \n\n\nAbout the Dinner\nThis dinner will be an opportunity to share the insights\, lived experience and personal reflections about all that Bradford has to offer across its rich cultural landscape. \nThe event will include guests from Business in the Community’s (BITC) membership and C-Suite business leaders visiting Bradford for our planned ‘Seeing is Believing’ visits due to take place on 1st May 2024. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments followed by dinner. \n\n\nBackground\nThe focus of this year’s Seeing is Believing visit is the Bradford Literature Festival and Bradford\, The UK City of Culture 2025. This year\, Bradford Litfest celebrates its 10th Year exciting and engaging communities with iconic events and speakers in literature. Sir Richard Lambert\, Chair of Bradford LitFest will be leading the visit with Susan Allen OBE\, CEO of Yorkshire Building Society\, a corporate sponsor of Bradford City of Culture 2025. As we look forward to what Bradford can offer in an iconic year of performances\, our delegates will be exploring a deeper look at what this means for communities in the District. \n  \nLearn more about The Prince’s Seeing in Believing Programme \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Event Manager at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/the-bradford-business-community-dinner/
LOCATION:Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel\, Bradford Road\, Bingley\, England\, BD16 1TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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