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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/
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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/
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SUMMARY:Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles
DESCRIPTION:Business in the Community (BITC) invites you to attend an information session on its Cross Organisational Mentoring Circles Programme for Ethnically Diverse Employees. \n\n\nThis is an online event. \nAudience\nThis event is for those working in D&I (Diversity and Inclusion) and HR (Human Resources) to learn more about the programme. \nOpen to members and non-members of BITC. \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 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. Attendees will also hear from previous participant about their experiences and the impact the programme has had on their professional development. 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 opens in April\, with a deadline of 30 June 2024. \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\nBooking and 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/cross-organisational-mentoring-circles-3/
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