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SUMMARY:BITC Scotland Aberdeen Place Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us to achieve social impact in Aberdeen.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAbout the event \nThe event will involve a breakfast roundtable of members\, businesses and stakeholders who want to work together to deliver innovative social impact and to provide funding for the Business in the Community (BITC) Place programme in Aberdeen. \nWe will look at the needs of the communities and how they can be improved through a unique partnership between business\, community and local authority. \nWhy attend?\n\nShape the future: contribute to shaping BITC’s Place programme in Aberdeen.\nESG (Environmental\, social\, Governance) impact: enable your business to deliver against your ESG strategies.\nLearn from leaders: hear about impact stories from businesses that have partnered with BITC’s Place programmes in other areas.\n\nKey Speakers: \n\nTo be announced shortly\n\n\n\nBackground\nBITC’s Place Programme is about bringing everyone together in a place to act collaboratively. To act on long-term goals\, based on a common agreement of the challenges\, opportunities and solutions and drawing on the strengths of everyone in that community\, whether they are a business\, a community organisation or from the public sector. \nTo facilitate meaningful connections between businesses\, communities\, and local councils to reset economic ambitions and collaborate on new\, innovative solutions that will deliver long-term\, transformative impact. \nWith the aim to create communities that are thriving\, socially and economically – working collectively for a meaningful\, shared outcome. \n\n\nRefreshments\nBreakfast items will be provided.  \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Georgia Watson 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-scotland-aberdeen-place-launch/
LOCATION:Shell  Woodbank North Deeside Road Aberdeen AB15 9PN
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SUMMARY:BITC Inclusive Recruitment Event - Wrexham
DESCRIPTION:Learn of the benefits to your business in adopting inclusive recruitment processes to tap into the talents of a diverse workforce.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open for members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It is aimed mainly for HR Directors or Recruitment Managers or those who are responsible for recruiting and developing the workforce. \nAbout the event\n\nBe inspired by our speakers and gain unique insight into the employer actions that are making the most impact to improve social mobility through an intersectional lens.\nFind out how our network can help you tackle current challenges and provide the toolkits and factsheets to equip you to prioritise equality in your workplace.\nBe motivated to act faster\, braver and bolder in making changes and improvements within your organisation to attract\, recruit and retain a diverse workforce.\nEngage with and learn from our network of responsible businesses and take part in our interactive breakout discussions.\n\nBooking\, contact and further information\nFor any questions on the event please contact sarah.hunter@bitc.org.uk \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/bitc-inclusive-recruitment-event-wrexham/
LOCATION:Wrexham University\, Mold Road\, Wrexham\, LL11 2AW
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T140557
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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-3/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T103000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum: The Role of Hiring Managers
DESCRIPTION:Join other Opening Doors signatories to share challenges\, learnings\, experience and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nOpen to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). This event would be of interest to employers seeking to learn about the increasing role of hiring managers in inclusive recruitment. \n\n\nBackground\nInclusive recruitment is more than a moral imperative\, it’s rapidly becoming a business imperative. Businesses that succeed will benefit from a larger\, more diverse talent pool\, increased innovation\, and improved employee retention. Research from the Boston Consulting Group found that organisations with above-average diversity levels generate 19% points more revenue from innovation (BCG\, 2018). Hiring managers play a crucial role in fostering this inclusivity by championing inclusive hiring practices and promoting a workplace culture where all employees can thrive. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for an insightful webinar designed for talent acquisition leads\, hiring managers and business leaders committed to building inclusive workplaces. This session will uncover the pivotal role hiring managers play in ensuring that recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible for all. The next Opening Doors webinar will provide: \n• An opportunity to understand the role of hiring managers in inclusive recruitment. \n• Learn from leading businesses on how they upskill their hiring managers in inclusive practices. \n• Discussion on the challenges and opportunities of recruiting diverse talent. \n\n\nGuest speaker\n• Katie Dodsworth\, Leadership and Talent Assessment lead\, Deloitte \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n• Contact events@bitc.org.uk for any further questions. \n• Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-forum-the-role-of-hiring-managers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Employment and Skills
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T120000
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SUMMARY:Business in the Community's (BITC) RCT Place Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us to launch BITC’s latest Place programme in Wales!\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members. \n\n\nAbout the event\nBITC’s RCT Place Programme facilitates meaningful connections between businesses\, communities\, and local councils to reset economic ambitions and collaborate on new\, innovative solutions that will deliver long-term\, transformative impact\, and help to restore pride. \nOur RCT Place Programme is a collaboration between the University South Wales\, Dwr Cymru\, Principality Building Society\, Willis Construction\, RCT Council and other key stakeholders. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact sarah.hunter@bitc.org.uk at BITC for any questions.\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-in-the-communitys-bitc-rct-place-launch-event/
LOCATION:University of South Wales\, Treforest Campus\, Conference Space\, Llantwit Rd Pontypridd\, CF37 1DL
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T110000
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SUMMARY:Race at Work Charter Surgery February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to learn more about insights from the Race at Work Charter survey\, as well as the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain.\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 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 advisory support at BITC. \nThese surgeries benefit anyone wishing to sign or build on their organisation’s commitment to the Race at Work Charter. \nThis year our surgeries will touch on how to effectively integrate the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain Insights and calls to action into your existing frameworks to enhance your commitment to fairness and equality. \n\n\nAbout the webinar\nThis surgery will offer attendees a chance for discussion around the Race at Work Charter including leadership and executive sponsorship and engaging employees within organisations. Additionally\, we will touch upon the importance of a Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain (DISC) and how it can enhance your organisation’s commitment to race equality. \nThis webinar will provide employers with a space to ask questions about the feedback available from the Race at Work Charter 2023 survey and the commitment to action that we ask of employers who have signed the Charter. We will also highlight the exciting opportunities with phase two of the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains project to advance the impact of inclusivity across your supply chain and organisational culture. \n\n\nAbout the Race at Work Charter\nThe Race at Work Charter is seven calls to action to ensure fairness and equality so that ethnically diverse employees are represented at all levels in an organisation. The actions include: \n\nAppoint an Executive Sponsor for race. Capture 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 30 years\, BITC has been campaigning and helping organisations to ensure Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race and 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 to the UK economy of £24bn annually by tackling racial disparities in the workplace and labour market . These findings and the insights from our Race at Work surveys led BITC to create the Race at Work Charter\, with 85 founding signatory organisations committed to improving equality of opportunity in the workplace. This charter now has more than 1100 signatories. \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-february-2025-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T140557
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SUMMARY:New Member Induction- February 2025
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 understand how to maximise the value of their membership with BITC. \nIt will highlight the key elements and opportunities of BITC membership\, and explain our purpose and mission. \nDelegates will hear from an existing member about how BITC has added value to their organisation\, and will be able to discuss in smaller groups the current responsible business challenges they are facing. \nThis induction is aimed at larger companies within our membership. If you are unsure whether this\, or our smaller members induction\, would be more appropriate for your organisation\, please talk to your Relationship Manager. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis event will induct new members and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. \nAttend for: \n•  Inspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC. \n•  Orientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of it in alignment with the Responsible Business Map. \n•  Networking: Meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey. \n•  Action: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n•  Contact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC for further information. \n•  Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/new-member-induction-february-2025/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T140557
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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-3/2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellbeing
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T100000
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SUMMARY:Pride of Place Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s (BTC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of Leadership Forum Breakfast events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nBusiness in the Community’s Pride of Place programme unites people from all walks of life around a vision for a better future\, nurturing collaboration\, sustained investment and self-belief to drive action so that millions can thrive in a place they call home. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Glasgow to discuss how we might collaborate to drive change and help deliver on our and your ambitions and priorities. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nBreakfast will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T140557
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Mandatory Disability and Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting
DESCRIPTION:Interactive session on gathering ethnicity and disability pay data\, and developing action plans to address identified disparities.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to Business in the Community (BITC) members who have inclusion in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \nIt has been designed for anyone interested in promoting fair pay practices\, including Diversity and inclusion practitioners/managers and Heads of\, and HR/People/Talent management practitioners/managers and Heads of. \n\n\nBackground\nUK companies with 250 plus employees will have to report ethnicity and disability pay gaps under Labour plans laid out in the King’s Speech in July 2024. \nIn 2023 BITC surveyed over 200 employers and found that 67% of employers were monitoring data on pay and ethnicity\, yet only 44% published this data. Despite the challenges in gathering this data\, employers have shown that it is possible to collect and report on pay gap data\, and BITC has significant evidence of businesses highlighting the effectiveness of ethnicity pay gap reporting. Data is power and without it\, the best workplace decisions cannot be made. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for an insightful event focused on the critical issue of disability and ethnicity pay gap reporting. This event aims to shed light on the importance of transparency in pay practices and the steps organisations can take to ensure they have the necessary action plans in place to prepare for mandatory reporting. \nAn expert Inclusion Adviser will discuss the current landscape of ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting and its implications for businesses. We will also be joined by Faizza Rumani from Network Rail to discuss the work they have done to gather ethnicity and disability data\, how to analyse this in a meaningful way\, and what actions they have taken to address the pay gap. \nUK companies with 250 plus employees will have to report ethnicity and disability pay gaps under Labour plans laid out in the King’s Speech in July 2024. Industry leaders and HR Professionals will share their experiences and best practices of collecting data as well as the risks and opportunities of publishing internally versus externally. \nWhy attend? \n• Interactive session on how to gather and analyse ethnicity and disability pay data\, and develop action plans to address identified disparities. \n• Gain a deeper understanding of these pay gaps and its impact on your organisation. \n• Learn practical steps to implement effective pay gap reporting. \n• Network with industry professionals and share best practices. \n• Q&A session \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n• Contact The Events team for any further questions. \n• Full joining instructions will be sent before the event. \nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/preparing-for-mandatory-disability-and-ethnicity-pay-gap-reporting/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T140557
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SUMMARY:CEO Leadership Forum Lunch
DESCRIPTION:This event provides the opportunity to share your experiences\, successes and ideas regarding the key challenges facing the world and society. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \n\n\n\nAudience\n\n\n\nThis event is by invitation only and for CEOs. \n\n\n\nBackground\n\n\n\nAs part of Business in the Community’s (BITC) work in supporting businesses to drive transformation at pace and scale in our communities\, we are holding a series of CEO Leadership Forum events. \n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\nBITC\, The King’s Responsible Business Network\, is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network representing more than 24% of the UK workforce. We are dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together by transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Glasgow to discuss how we might collaborate to drive change and help deliver on our and your ambitions and priorities. \n\n\n\nRefreshments\n\n\n\nLunch will be served. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\n\n\n\nContact Fiona Macleod\, Head of Events at BITC for any further questions.\n\n\n\nFull joining instructions will be sent before the event.\n\n\n\n\nFind out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/ceo-leadership-forum-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Business Response Forum: Navigating the Evolving Challenges of EDI
DESCRIPTION:This event is now fully booked. However\, in response to the high demand\, we will be repeating this event on 13 March. You can book your place by contacting Jenny McLaren here.\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) member organisations and has been designed for HR Leads and EDI Leads. \n\n\nAbout the event\nIn response to recent member enquiries\, BITC is hosting a one-hour\, confidential\, online forum to explore the shifting landscape of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI) and the increasing pushback on EDI policies\, particularly in the US. \nThe session will be introduced by Sandra Kerr CBE\, BITC’s Race Campaign Director\, before members participate in breakout rooms designed to encourage peer-to-peer learning\, discussion\, and deeper engagement. To foster an open and candid exchange\, the discussion will not be recorded and will follow Chatham House rules. \nThis forum offers a valuable opportunity for members to: \n\nShare insights on how businesses are responding to these challenges\nDiscuss adaptations to EDI strategies\, language\, and positioning\nLearn from peers about best practices and evolving approaches\n\nWe hope you can join us for this important conversation. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Jenny McLaren\, Event Manager\, BITC for any further questions or to join the waitlist.\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/business-response-forum-navigating-the-evolving-challenges-of-edi/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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