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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery June 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-june-2024/
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Using Data to Enhance Social Impact
DESCRIPTION:Engage\, learn and understand how to use data sources and basic analytics to create strategic and impactful social impact.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members. Our Peer Learning Forums are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package. This particular event targets members with Social Impact Advisory. \n\n\nBackground\nBITC Social Impact Advisory supports companies through understanding the leading practice principles of social impact\, co-designing solutions with their communities\, leading to sustainable impact within society and within the business. Our thoughtful\, needs-led approach enables us to deliver outputs and recommendations that are evidence based and that help organisations understand what leading practice is\, and what action they can take to achieve that. \n\n\nAbout the event\nAt BITC we believe that businesses can contribute to rebuilding thriving communities\, through strategic long-term community investment and through purpose led core business. Understanding where to engage and how is a critical aspect of this. \nThis Peer Learning Forum will explore how to use various data sources to gain insight and understanding of how to use them\, which data sources are most appropriate and insightful\, and the impact they can help create. We will also discuss previous advisory projects where data has been used to great effect\, and how your organisation can benefit from taking a data-led approach to social impact. \nAbout Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums\nBITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues\, solutions\, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-using-data-to-enhance-social-impact/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series: Disrupt your Sustainability Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Join us to consider the positives and negatives that AI will contribute to your environmental sustainability strategy.\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 Environment/Sustainability practitioners/managers\, CSR/Responsible business/ ESG practitioners/managers and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nBackground\nAI is already a part of our everyday lives\, and the potential for its impact on our ability to get to net zero is huge. AI is already used to track weather events\, pollution and the impact of the climate emergency on the natural world. A Framework for Using AI to Combat Climate Change created by BCG suggests utilising AI for measurement\, reductions and removal; adaptation and resilience; and climate modelling\, finances and education. And BCG are already offering a service to use AI for calculating product lifecycle emissions. Siemens are utilising AI to both save water with VA SYD and cut water pollution with Yorkshire Water\, whilst Google AI is working with the Environmental Defence Fund to monitor methane emissions on a planetary level. \nHowever\, the Climate Action against Disinformation Coalition is concerned about the hype. Some research suggests that increased electricity required to power AI will mean a doubling of data centres and a potential 80% increase in emissions caused by data centres. And in three years from now AI servers could use more electricity than the whole of Sweden.* Certainly the use of AI will increase our emissions in the shorter term. \nBut will the bigger picture make it worth it? What is the art of the possible? Will solutions created by AI in the industry metaverse change the game? And are we ready to innovate to ensure these solutions are created to ensure a net positive outcome for the planet and society? This event will provide a space to discuss some of these questions. \n\n\nAbout the event\n  \nThis events falls in The Great Big Green Week\, close to World Environment Day 2024\, and presents an opportunity for BITC member companies investing in climate action strategies\, to come together to reflect on the risks and opportunities presented by AI. Participants will hear from member companies who are investing in AI as a solution for the future and spark ideas for us to discuss around: \n\nThe positive opportunities that come from embedding AI in our sustainability strategies and solutions\nThe negative impacts of AI that will contribute to our carbon footprint\nThe art of what’s possible – the world that we can seek to create if we innovate to utilise the latest technology\n\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\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community \n\n\nReferences\n*The Guardian\, 2024 AI likely to increase energy use and accelerate climate misinformation – report | Artificial intelligence (AI) | The Guardian \n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/responsible-ai-series-disrupt-your-sustainability-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
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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-3/2024-06-06/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland’s Race at Work Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us to network and learn the tools and best practice to enhance or implement race at work policies within your organisation.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event has been designed to benefit representatives from your Diversity & Inclusion Employee Networks\, HR professionals\, Talent Managers\, and recruitment managers.  \n\n\nBackground\nThe Scottish Census data on ethnicity is due to be published in May this year. BITC Scotland’s Race at Work Reception will build on the Census data and provide you with the tools and best practice to enhance or implement race at work policies within your organisation\, to ensure you are inclusive in your attraction\, recruitment\, and retention of ethnically diverse talent. It will be an inspiring evening of networking and collaboration\, bringing together representatives of Diversity and Inclusion employee networks from across Scotland. \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 2-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\n\n\nSpeakers\nHear first-hand from Sandra Kerr CBE\, BITC’s Race Director on the research findings and how BITC is empowering employers to accelerate change for ethnically diverse employees. \nOther speakers to be announced shortly. \n\n\nRefreshments\nCanapes and refreshments will be served at the reception. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes 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/bitc-scotlands-race-at-work-reception/
LOCATION:Deloitte 9 Haymarket Square 3rd Floor Edinburgh EH3 8RY
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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland’s Race Leadership Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us to drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that celebrate diversity and empower all individuals to thrive.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). The event has been designed to benefit senior leaders. \n\n\nBackground\nThe Race at Work Leadership roundtable aims to shape the future of workplaces across Scotland. Action by employers could boost the UK economy and lead to increased productivity and returns in the workplace. However\, these potential gains are stifled by the barriers faced by ethnically diverse talent in the workplace. \n\n\nAbout the event\nWe are bringing together industry leaders\, policymakers\, and influencers to discuss the critical topic of race at work. We will focus on understanding the impact of the Census data on ethnicity in Scotland\, which is due to be published in May this year\, to help shape the way forward. \nThis roundtable serves as a platform for open dialogue\, knowledge sharing\, and actionable strategies. \nTogether\, we can drive positive change and cultivate workplaces that celebrate diversity and empower all individuals to thrive. \n\n\nSpeakers\nHear first-hand from Sandra Kerr CBE\, BITC’s Race Director on the research findings and how BITC is empowering employers to accelerate change for ethnically diverse employees. \nOther speakers to be announced soon. \n\n\nRefreshments\nA light breakfast will be served at the roundtable. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes 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/bitc-scotlands-race-leadership-roundtable/
LOCATION:Deloitte\, 9 Haymarket Square 3rd Floor Edinburgh\, EH3 8RY
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series: What Does AI Mean to the HR Function?
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to unlock the power of responsible AI in HR.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThe Responsible Artificial Intelligence(AI) series is only open to members of Business in the Community (BITC). This event has been designed for HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nBackground\nHR professionals\, managers\, and executives\, play a crucial role in shaping the future of organisations. In our upcoming session titled “Responsible AI Series: What Does AI Mean to the HR Function?\,” we will delve into the transformative role of AI within human resources (HR) and its implications for workplace dynamics\, equality\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and overall employee wellbeing\, topics that are directly relevant to your roles and responsibilities. \n\n\nAbout the event\nExploring AI in HR: We will start by examining the evolving landscape of AI applications within the HR function\, from recruitment and talent management to performance evaluation and employee engagement. We will uncover the potential benefits and challenges associated with integrating AI into HR processes. \nPromoting equality and equity: AI has the potential to revolutionize the HR landscape by minimising biases in decision-making processes. However\, it’s essential to ensure that AI algorithms are developed and deployed responsibly to promote equality and equity in the workplace. We will discuss how we work to mitigate bias in AI algorithms which fosters a more inclusive hiring and promotion process. \nFostering diversity and inclusion: Diversity and inclusion are critical components of a thriving workplace culture. We will explore how AI can be leveraged to promote diversity and inclusion initiatives within HR. By harnessing the power of AI\, HR professionals can create more inclusive environments where every employee feels valued and supported. \nEnhancing workplace wellbeing: Employee well-being is a cornerstone of organisational success. AI technologies can play a significant role in supporting employee wellbeing initiatives. We will discuss how HR can leverage AI to prioritise employee wellbeing and create healthier\, supportive work environments. \nKey takeaways: By the end of the session\, you will not only gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between AI\, the HR function\, equality\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and workplace wellbeing\, but also leave with practical insights and actionable strategies for leveraging AI responsibly to drive positive outcomes for both employees and organisations. This knowledge will equip you to navigate the evolving HR landscape and make informed decisions that benefit your workforce and your organisation. \nJoin us for an engaging discussion as we explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of HR and fostering more equitable\, inclusive\, and wellbeing-focused workplaces. Together\, let’s unlock the power of responsible AI in HR! We look forward to your active participation and insightful contributions. \n\nGuest speakers \n\nMike​​​​ Daley\, SCS Global Director of Technology\, PageGroup.\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\nRefreshments\nTea and coffee will be provided. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica Hart\, Events Coordinator at BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/responsible-ai-series-what-does-ai-mean-to-the-hr-function/
LOCATION:Schroders Investment Management Limited\, 1 London Wall Place\, London Wall\, Barbican\, London EC2Y 5AU
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SUMMARY:Windrush 76th Year: Leaders' Inspiring Progress
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to recognise the contributions of the Windrush Generation as part of the 76th Anniversary.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event is designed for HR and people management managers/practitioners\, diversity and inclusion managers/practitioners and senior managers. \n\n\nBackground\nWindrush Day takes place on 22 June every year\, to tribute the HMT Empire Windrush ship which arrived at Tilbury Docks\, Kent in 1948. It carried people from across the various British Commonwealth Caribbean islands\, who had been invited to work in the UK to help rebuild its infrastructure and provide their expertise\, following the devastating impact of the second world war. This migration was to span 20 years. \n\n\nThe importance of Race Equality\nAt Business in the Community\, we mark this day every year. This is part of our ongoing campaign championing Race Equality in the workplace. \nAction by employers could boost the UK economy and lead to increased productivity and returns in the workplace.* \nHowever\, these potential gains are stifled by the barriers faced by ethnically diverse talent in the workplace. ‘At this rate\, it would take over 50 years to reach proportional representation of Black talent in finance and professional services’. Moreover\, representation figures from 2022 Office of National Statistics UK population data show that the pace of change has slowed: 50 years could become up to 70 years.’** \n\n\nAbout the event\nFollowing on from last year’s successful event\, which marked the 75th-anniversary celebrations\, we spoke to three fantastic women and BITC Race Leadership Team that descended from the Windrush Generation. They are in the top table of key industries in the UK in our Windrush at the Top: The Black Talent Scorecard event. \nThis year’s event will have an all-male panel of senior leaders\, who are in the top table of key industries in the UK. By joining this event you will: \n\nLearn practical tips on increasing the rate of recruitment\, retention\, and progression of talent from diverse ethnic backgrounds at senior levels.\nRecognise the contributions of the Windrush generation\, 76 years on.\nHear the stories of senior leaders\, descended from the Windrush Generation\, who have progressed to the top table of key industries in the UK.\nDiscover the early insights of the ‘Leadership\, employees\, and procurement’ survey\, in collaboration with YouGov\, which promotes diverse and inclusive supply chains.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nRichard Iferenta\, Partner and Vice-Chair\, KPMG and Chair\, BITC’s Race Equality Leadership Team\nJustin Onuekwusi\, Chief Investment Officer\, St James’s Place (SJP)\, and on BITC’s Race Equality Leadership Team\nRoland Ilube OBE\, SVP Finance – Mobility\, Shell\, and on BITC’s Race Equality Leadership Team\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Equality Director\, BITC \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 \n\n\nReferences\n*Department for Business\, Energy & Industrial Strategy\, (2017) Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith Review \n*McKinsey & Company\, (2020) Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters \n**Bain & Compant\, (2024) Why We Need to Pick up the Pace of Black Representation in Finance and Professional Services in the UK
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/windrush-76th-year-leaders-inspiring-progress/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Talent Pipelines with Inclusive Recruitment Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging workshop where we’ll explore the interconnectedness of various factors and discover how inclusive recruitment strategies and meaningful school engagement can not only boost your bottom line but also foster positive change within your community!This event will promote employment and skills and the importance of business playing their part. \n\n\n\nAbout the Event\n\n\n\nDuring the event\, participants will:  \n\n\n\n\nHear about Business in the Community’s Opening Doors Campaign. \n\n\n\nExplore a new\, free to use\, ‘Employer Standards’ self-assessment tool that provide you with a framework outlining best practice in business education outreach.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how Enterprise Advisers working strategically with schools and colleges are changing the recruitment landscape.\n\n\n\n\nAll these sessions will help your business to become a more inclusive recruiter which can help with your recruitment challenges\, help you to make your school engagement more meaningful and effective and lastly\, we will highlight a great opportunity for your senior leaders to volunteer in schools at a strategic and leadership level\, to help schools develop their careers and employability offer to students. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFind out more about the event on LLEP’s website. \n\n\n\nContact details\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/unlocking-talent-pipelines-with-inclusive-recruitment-action/
LOCATION:MIRA Technology Park MIRA Technology Institute 1 Eastern Avenue Nuneaton Leicestershire CV10 0UX
CATEGORIES:Employment
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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-3/2024-06-19/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality: Class of 2024
DESCRIPTION:This session will bring together the top 50 listed organisations for The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is by invitation only for those organisations who were successful in making the The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 listing. \n\n\nThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality\nThe Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most established and in-depth assessment of UK employer efforts to create workplaces where everyone\, regardless of gender\, can thrive. Open to all\, and highly competitive\, applicants share details of their efforts to seize opportunities and address ongoing challenges when it comes to ensuring an inclusive\, equitable working world. Covering topics ranging from support for working parents to pay transparency\, action to address poor workplace behaviour to ensuring an intersectional approach to the agenda; these events will highlight learning from this year’s awards. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us to celebrate the release of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024\, managed and assessed by Business in the Community (BITC). \nThe UK’s most established and in-depth assessment of employer efforts to create workplaces where everyone regardless of gender can thrive\, this event brings together successful list-makers to share best practice\, network and of course – celebrate! \nThe afternoon will start with a panel session ‘Delivering a more equal future – how do we keep momentum’ where delegates will hear from industry leaders on areas of best practice and innovation\, and how this thinking is shaping a future focus on gender equity in the UK. \nAfter a quick toast to celebrate\, there is ample time to network with other list makers as well as members of the BITC Assessment Team who will be able to share further insight into best practice seen in this year’s submissions. \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/the-times-top-50-employers-for-gender-equality-class-of-2024/
LOCATION:Norton Rose Fulbright  3 More London Place London SE1 2AQ
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T110000
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SUMMARY:Launch Webinar - Prioritise People: What Next?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar when we will explore the practical measures and strategies outlined in our latest report.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members and non members. \n\n\nBackground\nIf ‘Prioritise People: Unlock the value of a thriving workforce’ is the business case; ‘Prioritise People: The next step’ is the catalyst. Published last year\, ‘Prioritise People: Unlock the value of a thriving workforce’ highlighted the significant economic impact of unlocking the value of your people\, contributing 6-17% of UK GDP. The feedback received was a call for actionable steps that organisations can take to make these benefits real and tangible. \nTo address this need\, ‘Prioritise People: The next step’ will launch on 25 June. Drawing on research from the McKinsey Health Institute\, BITC has developed a ‘How to’ guide offering practical\, science-based measures for organisations to assess and enhance their health and wellbeing initiatives. This guide is divided into two ‘How to’ sections\, designed to help organisations evaluate their current state and define their future goals. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for the launch webinar of ‘Prioritise People: The next step\,’ where we will explore the practical measures and strategies outlined in our latest report. Key topics will include: \n\nHow to measure employee health and wellbeing\nSelecting the right KPIs for effective measurement\nSetting up a KPI dashboard\nGuiding principles for implementation\nDeveloping initiatives to improve employee health and wellbeing\n\nOur expert speakers will provide insights on differentiating between outcomes and underlying drivers\, and how to create sustainable change through continuous tracking and iteration. There will also be opportunities for interactive engagement with the audience\, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to apply these strategies within your own organisation. \nDon’t miss this chance to learn how to make tangible improvements in your organisation’s health and wellbeing initiatives. Join us to gain practical advice and actionable steps to unlock the full potential of your workforce. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager\, BITC for any further questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/launch-webinar-prioritise-people-what-next/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T210736
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SUMMARY:Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear more 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 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 third in a three-part webinar series\, with each focusing on a different pillar of the Employer Standards. This session will focus on the third pillar: “Collaborate for Success.” \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nTBC\n\n\n\nContact Details\n\nFor more information\, contact Cormac Healy\, Social Impact Manager\, Business in the Community (BITC).\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/employer-standards-bitc-and-cec-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Online
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