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SUMMARY:New Member Induction- May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how to maximise the value of your membership with Business in the Community (BITC).\n\n\nThis is a virtual event. \nAudience\nThis event is open to new members of Business in the Community (BITC) or new contacts from existing BITC members in larger companies. \n\n\nAbout the event\nThe New Member Induction is an opportunity for new members and contacts to better understand BITC’s purpose\, values and missions. It highlights the key elements and opportunities of BITC Membership. This webinar also provides a chance for attendees to share expected ambitions and challenges\, as well as ask any questions to existing members about their personal experiences and how BITC has added value to their organisation. \n\n\nEvent details\nThis event will induct new members\, and new contacts from current member companies\, to BITC. Specific objectives for the event are for new BITC contacts to:  \n\nInspiration: Be inspired to take more action on responsible business with BITC. \nOrientation: Have a clear understanding of what BITC does and how to make the most of that – aligned to the Responsible Business Map. \n\n\nNetworking: To meet other contacts within the community who you can work alongside in your responsible business journey. \n\n\nAction: Identify the greatest opportunities for greater engagement. \n\n\n\nBooking\, contact details and further information\n\nContact Annette Ettarh\, Events Manager at BITC for further information.\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/new-member-induction-may-2026/
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SUMMARY:Business Response Forum:  Personal beliefs at work
DESCRIPTION:Join to explore how organisations can navigate differing personal beliefs while maintaining inclusion\, dignity and psychological safety.\n\n\nThis is an online event taking place on Microsoft Teams \nDate: Thursday 21st May \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 AM \nAudience: Open to Business in the Community (BITC) Member organisations\, HR\, EDI\, Wellbeing Managers\, Inclusion Practitioners\, Wellbeing Practitioners\, People and Culture Managers and Leads \n \nWhat to expect from the forum\nDuring the session\, participants will: \n· Hear a short framing by Gareth Buchanan\, Inclusion and Wellbeing Adviser at BITC on the current landscape and risks \n· Participate in breakout group discussion facilitated by Inclusion and Wellbeing Advisers to enable peer learning and honest sharing \n· Report back key themes\, challenges and ideas to the full group \n· Contribute anonymously to shaping BITC’s next steps for member guidance and support \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. \nHow to join/register\n· This event is free of charge for BITC members \n· Registrations are limited (e.g. two places per organisation) to maintain intimacy and trust \n· For questions or to be added to the waiting list\, please contact: events@bitc.org.uk \n· Full joining instructions will be sent before the session to confirmed registrants \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\nAbout the Event\nAcross many workplaces\, conversations about identity\, values\, and personal beliefs are becoming more visible—and at times more contested. Leaders and HR professionals are increasingly asked to balance freedom of belief and expression\, protection from discrimination and harassment\, and the need for respectful\, inclusive workplace cultures. \nThis session is designed for members to come together to: \n· Share lived experiences\, emerging concerns and organisational dilemmas grounded in the current environment \n· Reflect on how these dynamics are affecting employee wellbeing\, sense of belonging\, community relations\, and external stakeholder expectations \n· Explore how businesses can respond with a values-led approach in a proactive and compassionate way \n· Inform BITC’s ongoing guidance and support for members navigating this turbulent landscape \nTo ensure open and candid conversation\, the discussion will not be recorded and will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule. \nWhy this matters\nBITC’s inclusion work emphasises psychological safety\, belonging\, and respectful dialogue as core foundations of responsible business. Supporting employers to navigate complexity—rather than avoid it—is central to creating cultures where difference can exist without harm. Join to explore how organisations navigate differing personal beliefs while maintaining inclusion\, dignity and psychological safety. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.bitc.org.uk/event/business-response-forum-personal-beliefs-at-work/
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