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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles for Ethnically Diverse Employees
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community (BITC) invites you to attend an information session on its Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles Programme\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to both members and non-members of BITC\, with a particular focus on those working in D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) and HR (Human Resources) who wish to learn more about the programme. \n\n\nBackground\nCross Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) creates a supportive space to connect Black\, Asian\, Mixed Race\, and other ethnically diverse employees across our Responsible Business Network. \nParticipants are matched with other professionals from different organisations to share their experiences\, challenges\, and aspirations\, working in circles. The mentoring circles are led by a senior leader from a participating organisation\, who facilitates conversations and learning over a six-month period. \nThe mentoring circles empower participants to gain new insights\, learn from each other’s experiences\, and build a network of support and encouragement. \nA cost is associated with participation in the programme\, with both BITC member and non-member rates available. If you are a BITC member\, please get in touch with your Relationship Manager or Adviser for more information. If you are not a member\, feel free to contact us at comc@bitc.org.uk. \n\n\nAbout the event\nDuring this session\, you will learn more about the programme’s structure\, goals\, and benefits. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the team. \nThis event is open to all organisations interested in learning more about the mentoring programme and how it can help your Race at Work Charter commitments. Registration is now open\, with a deadline of 31st March 2026. Please note that applications are accepted from organisations only\, not individuals. \nJoin us to learn more about this exciting initiative and take the first step toward building a supportive network of professionals from different organisations. \n  \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk\, Event 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/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-for-ethnically-diverse-employees-information-session-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Employment,Employment and Skills,Race Equality
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SUMMARY:Inclusion & Wellbeing Champion Forum: Impacts of AI for disabled employees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to discuss shaping the risks and opportunities for employment of disabled employees presented by AI adoption.\n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to Inclusion (Gender\, Race and Inclusion) and Wellbeing Champions. \n \n\n\nBackground\n \nBITC found that 90% of organisations are considering the way AI interacts with the equality\, diversity and inclusion agenda. A tailored focus on the impact of AI and disabled employees must be prioritised to reduce the risk of stalling progress on the disability pay and employment gap. \n \n\n\nAbout the Event\nAre you using or considering AI and/or automation technologies in your workplace? Have you considered the impacts of AI on disabled employees? \nJoin BITC and the University of Birmingham to explore the impacts of AI on disabled people in the UK through the AI-EMPOWERED research project with Dr Daniel Wheatley\, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre\, University of Birmingham. \nThis champion forum shares expert-led insight and provides space to contribute to understanding the impacts of AI and automation on disabled employees. Regardless of your organisation’s maturity or current use of AI technologies\, research estimates that globally 92 million jobs will be displaced by 2030. \nDisabled employees already experience disproportionate marginalisation and barriers to accessing good work\, an inequity at risk of rising without responsible AI adoption. \nThis event will: \n– Explore the AI Empowered research project aims \n– Ensure inclusivity remains at the forefront when considering the use of AI \n– Facilitate best practice learning to support disabled people in the AI era \n \nBusiness in the Community’s work on Artificial Intelligence and Wellbeing: \nBusiness in the Community has responded to the rapidly evolving rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through our Responsible AI labs\, spotlighting critical challenges AI poses if businesses fail to embrace responsible integration. Considering the impact of AI on marginalised groups has remained imperative to this approach\, exploring the Gendered Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Racial Bias in AI. \nBITC’s Wellbeing campaign and BITC Workwell model positions thriving people at the heart of organisational purpose\, culture and business strategy\, providing a framework for an intersectional\, inclusive and people-first approach. Inclusive AI practice should consider the lived experience of the one in seven workers in Britain with a disability and the broader workforce wellbeing implications of adoption to identify risks and mitigate accordingly. \nFind out more about BITC’s work on wellbeing. \n \n\n\nGuest Speaker\nOur guest speaker is Dr Daniel Wheatley\, Director of the Work Inclusivity Research Centre\, University of Birmingham. \nHe will be discussing the AI EMPOWERED research project\, exploring the impacts of AI on disabled people in the UK. \n \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jade Olivo 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/inclusion-wellbeing-champion-forum-impacts-of-ai-for-disabled-employees/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Health and Wellbeing,Race Equality,Responsible Business and Strategy
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Barriers to Fair Work through Anti-Racist Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore how anti-racist leadership can drive Fair Work by strengthening opportunity and effective voice in organisations\n\n\nAudience\nThis session is open to BITC members and non-members. \nBackground\nJoin us on MS Teams for a focused session exploring how anti‑racist leadership can accelerate progress towards Fair Work\, with particular emphasis on Opportunity and Effective Voice \nBusiness in the Community (BITC) and CEMVO Scotland will share how anti‑racist practice drives systemic cultural change\, improves workplace equity\, and removes barriers to fair access to progression and influence. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nSandra Kerr CBE\, Race Director\, Business in the Community\, will present data and insights from the Race at Work Charter and the Race at Work 2025 Survey\, highlighting key trends\, structural challenges\, and practical actions organisations can take to tackle systemic racism. \nCEMVO Scotland will provide insight into common barriers organisations face when embedding anti-racist leadership and how these can be addressed through intentional strategy\, policy reform\, and leadership accountability. \nGuest speakers sharing real-world organisational journeys towards anti-racism\, including practical examples of transforming systems\, policies\, and management practices. \nParticipants will: \n\nIncrease their understanding of what anti-racist leadership looks like in practice.\nIdentify common structural and cultural barriers to fair progression and voice.\nGain practical examples of actions in leaders can take.\nIdentify at least one tangible anti-racist action they can implement within their organisation.\n\n\n\nReferences\nIf any facts or statistics are included in your description a reference must be provided. \nThis must include the source URL. \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact evelyn.rorie@bitc.org.uk  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/overcoming-barriers-to-fair-work-through-anti-racist-leadership/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Race Equality
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