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SUMMARY:New Member Induction - Larger Companies
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 BITC or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe New Member Induction is an opportunity for new members and contacts to understand how to maximise the value of their membership with BITC. \nIt will highlight the key elements and opportunities of BITC membership\, and explain our purpose and mission. \nDelegates will hear from an existing member about how BITC has added value to their organisation\, and will be able to discuss in smaller groups the current responsible business challenges they are facing. \nThis induction is aimed at larger companies within our membership. If you are unsure whether this\, or our smaller members induction\, would be more appropriate for your organisation\, please talk to your Relationship Manager. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis event will induct new members\, and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. \nAttend for: \n\nInspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC.\nOrientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of it in alignment with the Responsible Business Map.\nNetworking: Meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey.\nAction: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement.\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Florence Hughes\, 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-larger-companies/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Suppliers and Responsible Procurement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Peer Learning Forum exploring ways in which organisations can support their suppliers to adopt responsible business practices.\n\n\nThis is a virtual 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 people managers\, line managers\, senior leaders and those with accountability for driving inclusion and wellbeing. \n\n\nAims and objectives of the event\nOrganisations are increasingly required to engage with suppliers to collect social and environmental performance data\, and to ensure suppliers are meeting certain standards. We know that it is not enough simply to develop a procurement strategy and expect all suppliers to adapt their practices overnight. Organisations need to consider ways in which they can support suppliers to meet the requirements\, and to understand the barriers suppliers may face. By taking this collaborative approach\, organisations face a better chance of meeting their own responsible business ambitions\, and creating an even greater positive impact through their supply chain. \nIn this Peer Learning Forum\, BITC will share tried and tested approaches which demonstrate effective ways of collaborating with suppliers including: \n\nHow to engage suppliers to discuss the importance of responsible procurement;\nHow to engage suppliers to understand challenges;\nCapturing insights and responding to these in approach to supplier engagement;\nMonitoring ongoing performance and adherence to a responsible procurement policy;\nWays to provide support for suppliers in meeting requirements.\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. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh at BITC\, for any further questions.\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/peer-learning-forum-suppliers-and-responsible-procurement/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260516T235802
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SUMMARY:Responsible AI Series: Shaping Future Work with AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us to gain a nuanced understanding of how AI is reshaping the workforce landscape and discover strategies for adapting.\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 Directors\, Workforce Planning & Talent Directors\, CSR Directors\, Educators and anybody working with AI. \n\n\nBackground\nDespite a rapid increase in the use of AI by businesses\, very few organisations have assessed the risks and opportunities. Only 38% of organisations have conducted an AI risk assessment. Generative AI’s impact on education and employment is complex but this presents opportunities for growth and job creation.* \nAI is poised to transform work\, with implications for people\, places\, and the planet. Every business will engage with AI\, affecting employee support\, customer interactions\, and value chains. Responsible AI practices can enhance business performance and address societal challenges. Poor practices may perpetuate biases and worsen environmental impacts. \nBITC is embarking on a series of dymanic Responsible Business AI events\, spotlighting the critical challenges and barriers that AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration\, where leaders and practitioners have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and gather insights from our issue area experts and trailblazing businesses within our network. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us to gain a nuanced understanding of how AI is reshaping the workforce landscape and discover strategies for adapting to this transformative era. Delve into the risks and opportunities presented by AI\, featuring expert insights\, panel discussions\, and break-out sessions to understand the evolving relationship between technology\, education and employment. \nGuest speakers\nMichael Noonan\, Managing Director – Software\, Capita \nLaura Keith\, Chief Executive Officer\, Hive Learning \nDave Gibbs\, Education Strategy & AI lead\, STEM Learning \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 \n\n\nReferences\n*Airmic.com (Feb 2024)50% of organisations have not conducted AI risk assessments.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/responsible-ai-series-shaping-future-work-with-ai/
LOCATION:Central London
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SUMMARY:The Green Skills Opportunity for a Just Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join Business in the Community (BITC) and OVO to explore the role of business and government in empowering employee climate action at work and home.\n \nThis is an in-person event.\n\n\nAudience\nAttendance is open to members and non members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring the event\, participants will: \n\nHear how OVO is investing in current and future workforce development\, to achieve net zero by 2035 through its Green Skills Fund and employee benefits.\nMeet people on the frontline of developing skills needed to deliver the UK’s ambitious climate targets and supporting communities to upskill and reskill themselves.\nExplore the role businesses\, government and educators can play\, the opportunities to collaborate to mobilise employees behind a rapid\, just transition to net zero and climate resilience. Along with take away ideas that you can implement in your organisation.\n\n\n\nBackground\nThe impacts of climate change are increasing rapidly. The UK experienced the wettest winter for 130 years\, with February being the hottest month on record and eight named storms causing havoc for businesses and communities between July and December 2023. We must act now to minimise these impacts. But we currently lack the knowledge and skills to deliver the pathways to accelerate the UK’s progress to net zero and climate resilience. \nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, 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/ovo-energy-x-bitc-empowering-employee-action-with-decarbonisation/
LOCATION:6 Langley Street\, London\, WC2H 9JA
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SUMMARY:Employer Standards: BITC and CEC Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear more about how to increase the impact of your education engagement and increase your talent pipeline.\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 second in a three-part webinar series\, with each focusing on a different pillar of the Employer Standards. This session will focus on the second pillar: “Prepare Young People to be Career Ready.” \n\n\nGuest Speakers\n\nTBC\n\n\n\nContact details and further information \n\nFor more information\, contact Cormac Healy\, Social Impact Manager\, 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-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: Psychological Safety
DESCRIPTION:Join this Peer Learning Forum to explore the key concepts of psychological safety and identify ways to create a psychologically safe environment at work.\n\n\nAudience\nOur Peer Learning Forums are now open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Hosted by our issue experts\, there are 20 forums a year\, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges\, solutions and ideas. \nWe particularly encourage those in a wellbeing\, health and safety\, EDI\, or HR role to attend this event. \nBackground\nPsychological safety is a team concept in which it’s OK to take risks\, to express ideas and concerns\, to speak up with questions\, and to admit mistakes — all without fear of negative consequences. \nOriginally coined by Amy Edmondson in 1995\, the concept of psychological safety has become part of workplace culture; there is growing evidence* to indicate that higher-performing teams actually make more mistakes than lower-performing teams. Furthermore\, the higher performing teams were admitting more mistakes\, whilst the lower performing teams were more likely to hide theirs. \nPsychological safety is therefore imperative to positive group performance; via this honesty and openness\, risks are reduced\, new ideas are generated\, the team can execute those ideas\, and everyone feels included. Building psychological safety not only improves organisational outcomes\, but it’s the right thing to do. \n\n\nAbout this event\nThis Peer Learning Forum for BITC members will explore some of the key concepts of psychological safety\, as indicated by Dr. Timothy Clarke\, as well as the risks and opportunities to business\, when psychological safety is embedded within organisational culture. \nWe will: \n\nMake the case for why psychological safety should be adopted at all levels of organisational culture;\nExplore why psychological safety is a driver for positive individual and workplace wellbeing and inclusion outcomes;\nUncover the benefits to businesses and individuals as experienced in other organisations;\nDiscuss how organisations have embedded psychological safety across their organisation\, within teams and peer-to-peer and manager relationships.\n\nGuest speakers \n\n\nChris Garrow\, Head of Safe\, Sustainable and Wellbeing\, VVB Engineering\n\n\nBooking\, 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\nReferences \n*Psychological Safety and Learning Behavior in Work Teams
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/peer-learning-forum-psychological-safety/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T093000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors: What Works
DESCRIPTION:Learn how inclusive recruitment benefits employers.BITC’s research shows how diversity enriches workplaces for inclusive success.\n\n\nThis is an in-person event \nAudience\nHR/Talent Management Directors/practitioners/managers\, Open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. \n\n\nBackground\nOpening Doors is BITC’s flagship inclusive recruitment campaign which calls on employers to change how they recruit to help make 2 million jobs more inclusive by 2025. \nIn May\, BITC will launch the insights from our research project\, “Opening Doors: What Works.” This research aims to highlight effective strategies employers can adopt to support jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds\, especially those confronted with challenges related to race\, age\, and gender. \nInterestingly\, while 42% of employers are grappling with hard-to-fill vacancies*\, it’s alarming to note that over 50% of jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds are being excluded from good work employment due to discriminatory employer practices**. These compelling facts underscore the urgency and importance of our research findings for bridging this gap and creating more inclusive workplaces. \n\n\nAbout the event\nParticipants will: \n\nHear the findings of BITC’s What Works research and learn about the benefits to in adopting inclusive recruitment processes to tap into the talents of a diverse workforce.\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.\nAn opportunity for non-members and contacts to better understand BITC’s purpose\, values and mission.\n\n\n\nRefreshments\nTea and coffee will be provided. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, 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\nReferences \n* (CIPD\, 2023) Labour Market Outlook: Spring 2023. \n**(Forage\, 2021) FE News | Over 50% of UK job seekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds miss out on employment opportunities.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/opening-doors-what-works-2/
LOCATION:41 West Campbell Street\, Glasgow\, G2 6SE
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