Responsible Business Brief - October
Business in the Community
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Welcome to the October edition of the ‘Responsible Business Brief’ – our roundup of essential updates curated by Business in the Community (BITC), the UK's leading responsible business network.
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📚 Top new BITC resources for your organisation
🔗 We are pleased to share our Diverse And Inclusive Supply Chain Insights Report - the UK's first survey on diversity in procurement. We encourage you to download the report now to unlock actionable insights that will benefit your business and drive meaningful change.
🧠 On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we shared our Top Five Wellbeing Resources—perfect for organisations of all sizes. This year's theme, 'It is Time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace,' aligns with our commitment to enhancing employee wellbeing and unlocking its full value. Discover how these resources can benefit your organisation.
🌍 What steps can businesses take to build skills for net zero and climate resilience? Our Green Skills Lab Blueprint shares key lessons from our workshops and offers practical steps to develop a thriving workforce where no one is left behind. Don’t miss.
👏 We are excited to reveal that 141 organisations across 31 sectors have used our Self-Assessment Tool to boost employee wellbeing in just one year! Impacting 1.2 million employees, it highlights the importance of wellbeing at work. Discover the tool’s benefits and trends—try it for free today.
📰 Latest news & views
👏 We were delighted to have facilitated a visit for Keighley College students in West Yorkshire to Verizon Business 's HQ in London. The students engaged in reverse interviews, toured the London Hub, participated in a talent acquisition workshop and participated in a Q&A with Robbie Moore MP . Excited to see how these talented individuals progress!
📢 Join us for our members-only conference, ‘Shaping Solutions for Responsible Business’ in London on 28 January. The event features six interactive, peer-led workshops focused on key themes, giving BITC members the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded organisations and discuss best practice for today’s business challenges.
🤔 What if the key to boosting productivity lies in embracing untapped diverse talent? Our Employment & Skills Director Ola Kolade explores how diverse skills can transform your workplace. Discover strategies to harness inclusivity and drive innovation!
📺 In our final Leadership Council video, Sean Doyle , Chairman & CEO of British Airways , discusses the vital role of business leaders in addressing societal challenges and shares his motivations for joining the council. Watch for insights on driving positive change through collective action.
♀️ On #WorldMenopauseDay, we urged employers to break the stigma and create supportive workplaces. Our Age Manager Angela Watson shared insights on fostering open conversations, implementing inclusive policies, and providing essential support for employees transitioning through menopause. Read Angela's blog.
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📅 Key upcoming BITC events
We have a plethora of events this month covering a wide variety of responsible business issues. You'll find our full calendar here. Below are some featured events that are open to all.
📅 Workforce Wellbeing: drop-in sessions (6 November). Join our drop-in session to learn more about our Workwell Self-Assessment Tool, the Workwell Charter, and ask questions on workforce wellbeing.
📅 Attracting, Recruiting and Developing a Diverse Workforce (Wales - 14 November). Join us to learn how to find, hire, and nurture a diverse team. Hear from our Race at Work Director, Sandra Kerr CBE, on the insights from the Wales census factsheet and what more businesses can do to attract, recruit, retain and develop ethnically diverse employees.
📅 Opening Doors Forum: Careers Education (28 November). Join other Opening Doors signatories to share challenges, learnings, experiences and best practice on opening doors to diverse talent.
📅 Workwell Self-Assessment Tool: Celebrating One Year of Impact (29 November). Join us to celebrate one year since we launched our Self-Assessment Tool! Learn how it can support your organisation’s wellbeing practices with talks from industry leaders plus a panel discussion on the future of workforce wellbeing in the UK.
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