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SUMMARY:The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026: Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2026.\n\n\nAudience\nThis event is open to members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). \n \n\n\nBackground\nThe UK’s most highly profiled and well-established listing of employers taking action to create more gender-equal workplaces\, the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality has been driving awareness and impact on this agenda for over 15 years. \nEntering the award provides a unique opportunity for your current policies and approach to be reviewed by independent advisers who offer expert advice\, benchmark against industry leaders and provide actionable feedback to refine your strategies and make meaningful progress toward a more inclusive\, equitable workplace. \nWe aim to make this session as audience-led and interactive as possible\, so if you have any questions that you would like to see addressed in the session\, please send them to timestop50@bitc.org.uk. \n \n\n\nAbout the event\nJoin our online event to hear from a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality about how their organisation values this recognition and drives progress towards gender equality. This session will also give organisations the opportunity to learn more about the awards process and have their questions answered by the BITC team. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nWhat the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is\, and how leading organisations use it to drive continued progress on gender equity\nInsights from a previous Top 50 employer\, followed by a live Q&A session\nKey information and timelines for the 2026 application process\nOverview of the support and feedback available to help strengthen your submission\nWhat’s new for the 2026 awards\n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact events@bitc.org.uk 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/the-times-top-50-employers-for-gender-equality-2026-information-session/
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SUMMARY:Championing Responsible Business in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the difference we are making together\, with networking and the chance to shape the future of responsible business in Scotland.\n\n\nThis is an-in person event \nAudience\nAttendance is by invitation only and will be BITC Members and partners – Senior leaders committed to advancing responsible business across Scotland. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThis reception offers an opportunity to celebrate collective impact\, network with peers\, and contribute to shaping the future of responsible business in Scotland. \nDelegates will hear from inspiring speakers\, engage in an interactive pledging session\, and explore BITC’s key focus areas including in-work poverty\, economic inactivity\, and just transition. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with BITC’s leadership network and influence the next phase of collaborative business action \n\n\nBackground\nWith rising levels of in-work poverty\, regional inequalities\, and economic inactivity\, businesses have a vital role to play in driving inclusive growth. This reception invites attendees to reflect on their collective impact and explore how responsible business can shape a fairer\, greener future—particularly through action on In-Work Poverty\, the Glasgow Place programme\, Aberdeen Just Transition project\, and tackling economic inactivity with Scotland’s public sector. \nSpeakers\nSpeakers for Championing Responsible Business in Scotland include: \n\nDaniel Johnson MSP\, Scottish Parliament \nJudith Cruickshank\, Managing Director\, Commercial Mid-Market Scotland\, NatWest Group\, Chair of BITC Scotland Leadership Board.  \nKieran Harding\, Acting Chief Executive\, BITC  \n\n\n\nRefreshments\nCanapes and refreshments \n\n\nBooking and contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette.Ettarh@bitc.org.uk\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/championing-responsible-business-in-scotland/
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