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SUMMARY:Scaling a just transition: Creating a Future Ready Economy report launch
DESCRIPTION:A drinks reception launching our report on how to scale up a ‘just transition’ to support climate resilience\, growth and jobs across the UK.\n\n\nThis is an in person event. \nAudience\nThis event is by invitation only. If you have not received an invitation but would like to attend\, please get in touch to express your interest. Priority will be given to those who have contributed to the research behind the report. \n\n\nAbout the Event\nJoin us at the House of Commons to mark the launch of Business in the Community’s report setting out how a just transition to a net zero\, climate resilient future could support lasting prosperity across the UK. The event will highlight how government and business can work together to harness action on climate and nature to deliver a brighter future for people and communities. \n\n\nRefreshments\nLight refreshments will be served. \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk\, 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/scaling-up-a-just-transition-report-launch-reception/
LOCATION:London SW1A 0AA
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Peer Learning Forum: The role of line managers in Wellbeing and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discuss how to enable line managers to support wellbeing\, inclusion and engagement in your organisation.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nAudience\nBusiness in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are open to all 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. This session in particular is aimed at line managers\, EDI\, HR and Wellbeing professionals who are working to embed effective\, inclusive and compassionate leadership across their organisations. \n\n\nBackground\nIt’s often said that employees join organisations but leave managers. Line managers play a pivotal role in shaping the everyday experiences of their teams – yet their impact on both wellbeing and inclusion is frequently underestimated. \nToday\, line management is sometimes seen as a distraction from the “real job” rather than a core leadership responsibility. This shift has created gaps in capability\, confidence\, and consistency – particularly when it comes to supporting diverse needs and wellbeing. \nManagers are often the first point of contact when employees face challenges\, but they may not always feel prepared to respond – especially when navigating sensitive or complex issues. These can include menopause\, neurodivergence\, mental health concerns\, bullying and harassment\, inappropriate behaviours\, cultural misunderstandings\, or identity-related microaggressions. \nWithout the right support\, managers may feel unsure about how to act\, what to say\, or where to escalate concerns—leading to missed opportunities for early intervention and inclusive leadership. \nBITC’s Workwell Model and Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) highlight the importance of line managers in modelling inclusive behaviours and creating a culture of wellbeing. \nAbout the event\nThis peer learning forum will bring together BITC members to explore how organisations are enabling line managers to lead with empathy\, equity\, and inclusion. We’ll discuss practical strategies\, share lived experiences and identify opportunities to build consistency and confidence in line manager capability across the employee lifecycle. \nSpeakers to include: \n\nHarry Dean\, Head of Learning & Development\, Southern Water\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. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC. \nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Jessica.hart@bitc.org.uk \, Event Coordinator\, 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/peer-learning-forum-the-role-of-line-managers-in-wellbeing-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Peer Learning Forums
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SUMMARY:Business Response Forum: Rising Anti-Immigrant Sentiment & Racism in the UK
DESCRIPTION:In response to a growing climate of anti-immigrant sentiment\, BITC is hosting a one-hour\, confidential\, online forum for member businesses.\n\n\nAbout the event\nIn response to a growing climate of anti-immigrant sentiment\, protests and racially motivated incidents across the UK\, Business in the Community (BITC) is hosting a one-hour\, confidential online listening forum. \nThis space is designed for members to come together to: \n\nShare lived experiences\, emerging concerns and organisational dilemmas grounded in the current societal environment\nReflect on how these dynamics are affecting employee wellbeing\, sense of belonging\, community relations\, and external stakeholder expectations\nExplore how businesses can respond with a values-led approach in a proactive and compassionate way\nInform BITC’s ongoing guidance and support for members navigating this turbulent landscape\n\nTo ensure open and candid conversation\, the discussion will not be recorded and will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule. \nDuring the session\, participants will: \n\nHear a short framing by Shannon Rivers\, Director of Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisory\, BITC on the current landscape and risks\nParticipate in breakout group discussion facilitated by Inclusion & Wellbeing Advisers to enable peer learning and honest sharing\nReport back key themes\, challenges and ideas to the full group\nContribute anonymously to shaping BITC’s next steps for member guidance and support\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to test ideas\, learn from peers\, and galvanise collective momentum for inclusive\, rights-respecting responses. Participants are invited to the session with their honest\, respectful\, and constructive contributions. \n \n\n\nBackground\nThese developments are not distant headline issues\, they are playing out in communities\, media discourse\, local politics\, and public spaces\, with real implications for workplaces and people’s lived experiences. \n\nEmployees with immigrant or minoritised backgrounds may feel heightened anxiety\, insecurity or threat in their work and home lives.\nBusinesses may risk reputational harm if they are perceived as silent or complicit.\nOrganisations may face internal tension over how to balance freedom of speech\, safety\, inclusion\, and respect.\nThe broader social climate can influence talent attraction\, retention\, and community trust.\n\nAs a responsible business network\, BITC believes that in such times\, companies have a responsibility to show leadership\, stand for inclusion\, and support those affected. \nOur commitment \nBITC stands firmly against racism\, xenophobia\, and discrimination of any form. We are committed to providing support\, resources\, and a listening ear to our members in challenging times. The insights from this forum will directly inform our advisory services\, toolkits\, and future member programming. \nWe encourage member organisations to attend and participate: your voice and experience matter. \n \n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to BITC Member organisations\, HR\, EDI\, Wellbeing Managers\, Inclusion Practitioners\, Wellbeing Practitioners. Registrations are limited to two places per organisation. \n \n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Events@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/business-response-forum-rising-anti-immigrant-sentiment-racism-in-the-uk/
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