Business in the Community

Peer Learning Forum: Promoting internal hiring & development
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Online event
This peer learning forum explores best practice in the development and progression of diverse talent from within the existing workforce.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams
Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. 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 event will be of particular interest to HR and EDI professionals.

Background
Creating an inclusive workplace does not end with Opening Doors – it must continue through how we support, develop and promote our people.
Inclusive progression ensures that talent is recognised, nurtured and celebrated. By being intentional about feedback, development opportunities and promotion practices, leaders can foster environments where everyone has a fair chance to thrive
About the event
Building on this foundation, this session will look at how creating equitable access to development and progression from within your organisation is an essential component of workforce planning. Reflecting the communities you serve at every level of your organisation will drive innovation, productivity and align with long-term organisational needs. We will discuss what best practice in inclusive progression looks like, and how to reduce bias, enhance decision-making and ensure that talent is nurtured consistently across your organisation. We are delighted to be joined by the following speakers:
– David Carrigan, Group Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing, SKY
– Chelsea Laundon, Head of Learning, Development and Talent Pathways, Allianz UK
Chelsea Laundon is the Head of Learning, Development and Talent Pathways at Allianz UK, where she leads the talent, leadership, learning, and emerging careers strategy across 7,000 employees. With experience in learning culture design, she specialises in building data-driven campaigns that drive measurable growth. Outside of work, Chelsea is currently training to run the London Marathon and plays golf.
David is the Group Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing at Sky. His career in D&I spans over 25 years. His expertise lies in spearheading equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives across diverse sectors, including commercial business, large government divisions, and non-profit organisations. Beyond his corporate roles, David served as the Chair of the College of Police’s Equality and Human Rights Board, acted as a Trustee for the migrant charity Praxis, and contributed to advisory roles at UK Music and various government taskforces addressing inequality, social exclusion, and disability. He has also acted as a mentor for young people who are vulnerable and at risk of crime / social exclusion. A proud Brummie, David has called London home for two decades. Married with two daughters, he is not only a cricket and boxing enthusiast but also an unwavering fan of Birmingham City football club.

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’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.
Booking and contact details and further information

Contact events@bitc.org.uk , Event Coordinator, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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Peer Learning Forum: Climate Action: Telling the positive story
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00
Join us to discuss how businesses can reclaim the narrative and tell a positive story on climate action.

This is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams

Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members with advisory, as well as non-members who have an advisory package with us. 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.

About the event
2025 was a turbulent time for sustainability – political discourse on net zero has started to fracture, the costs of climate mitigation continue to rise, and it is looking certain that we will overshoot our global goal to keep temperature rises to 1.5C.
Alongside this, businesses who have made quick progress with decarbonisation of their Scope 1 and 2 emissions are now faced with the more stubborn challenge of their supply chain impacts.
So, how do businesses move from “greenhushing” to championing net zero? How can we celebrate success whilst being honest about the challenges? How do we manage uncertainty?

About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’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.

Booking and contact details and further information

Contact annette.ettarh@bitc.org.uk , Event Manager, BITC for any further questions.
Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community
