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SUMMARY:Opening Doors Forum:  Anonymised Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Join peers to share your challenges\, learnings\, experiences and best practice on inclusive recruitment.\n\n\nAudience\nOpen only to Business in the Community (BITC) members who are Opening Doors signatories. \n\n\nBackground\nCreating meaningful employment is one of the most significant ways that businesses can contribute to the livelihoods of individuals and communities\, and is\, for many the only sustainable route out of poverty. \nOffering quality work experience\, adopting inclusive approaches to recruitment\, and breaking down barriers to entering work for people from disadvantaged groups can benefit businesses by helping them tackle skills shortages\, build new talent pipelines\, boost retention rates\, and achieve higher productivity. \nBusiness in the Community is calling on employers to commit to making job roles more accessible to diverse talent by committing to take action through our Opening Doors inclusive recruitment campaign.  \n\n\nAbout the online forum\nOpening Doors is BITC’s inclusive recruitment campaign\, which aims to make 2 million jobs more accessible by 2025. Signatories of the campaign are invited to join bi-annual forums\, which allow peer discussion on topical recruitment issues. \nWe are receiving a growing number of queries from employers on anonymised recruitment: to what extent does it make jobs more accessible to diverse talent\, how can it be implemented effectively\, and what are the potential pitfalls? \nAt this forum\, attendees will; \n\nDiscover how employers are using anonymised recruitment practices at different stages of the recruitment process.\nHear from BITC Inclusion Advisers about how anonymised recruitment can be used effectively.\nShare experiences of anonymised recruitment with Opening Doors employers.\n\nDiscuss frequently asked questions\, including: \n\nApplication/assessment/offer – is anonymised recruitment more effective in some parts of the recruitment process than others?\nWhat are the benefits of anonymised recruitment and how can you ensure it works well?\nWhat are some challenges associated with anonymised recruitment and how can risk be mitigated?\nHow else can bias be reduced in the recruitment process?\n\nDelegates will have the opportunity to reflect together on commitments and the progress made so far. \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/opening-doors-forum-blind-recruitment/
LOCATION:Online webinar
CATEGORIES:Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:From Menstruation to Menopause: Workplace Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the impacts of menstruation and menopause in the workplace. Sharing ideas on how organisations can be inclusive of their employees.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members. \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin us for an inclusive in person gathering\, where you can openly share experiences and explore best practices concerning menstruation and menopause in the workplace. This event focuses on the unique aspects of menstruation and menopause\, fostering an environment of support and empowerment. \nWe aspire to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to champion women’s health matters in your workplace. \nThis event is gender inclusive and we invite those of all genders to attend\, whether or not you experience menstruation and/or menopause. We can all benefit from understanding how to best support our colleagues’ physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace. \nAgenda\n\n9:30 AM – register from this time.\n10:00 – introduction to the day from BITC.\n10:15- introduction to menstruation and menopause in the workplace.\n10:30 – guest speaker – Lina Chan\, (Holland & Barrett Director of Women’s Health and CEO\, Founder at Parla) with Q&A.\n10:55 – break.\n11:10 – Panel discussion and Q&A.\n11:45 – break.\n11:55 – introduction to breakouts.\n12:00 – breakout conversations.\n12:30 – report back.\n12:45 – reflections and close from BITC.\n1:00 PM – session will end\, attendees are invited to stay on for tea\, coffee\, and networking.\n\n\n\nSpeakers\nLina Chan: Holland and Barrett Director of Women’s Health and CEO\, Founder at Parla \nPamela McGill: Learning\, Leadership\, Talent & Diversity – HR Professional/Lead\, BT \nKate Smith: Co-Founder\, Director\, Donations and Education Manager\, Hey Girls \nJen Black: People Operations Partner\, Arup \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. We convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business\, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive.
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/from-menstruation-to-menopause-workplace-wellness/
LOCATION:Arup\,\, 80 Charlotte Street\, London\, W1T 4QS
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality
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SUMMARY:Supporting Business and Community in Pembrokeshire
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community Cymru and hosts Bluestone are delighted to invite you to connect with communities and local businesses.\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)\, including businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas. \n\n\nBackground\nBusiness in the Community and its members in Wales are acutely aware of the challenges faced by many communities in Pembrokeshire\, struggling to cope with the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and persistent inflation. As such\, at this event key discussion topics will include business volunteering\, community collaboration and inclusive recruitment. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nThis networking event is open to all businesses\, charities\, and community organisations with operations in Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas. The session will celebrate existing positive connections between local businesses and the communities they serve\, whilst also providing space for more potential partnerships to flourish across Pembrokeshire and beyond. \n\n\nRefreshments\nTea\, coffee and sandwiches will be provided. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Tracy Rees\, 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-business-and-community-in-pembrokeshire/
LOCATION:Bluestone Resort\, Canaston Wood\, Narberth\, Wales\, SA67 8DE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Collaboration
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