Business in the Community

With #BlackHistoryMonth coming to an end, we’re wrapping up our powerful series of quotes from the Race at Work Charter surveys and Black Voices Report. Sharing these voices is a reminder of why #RaceEqualityAtWork should be a priority all year round. For insights on how your business can commit to #RaceEquality, download our most recent report which highlights the need for diverse and inclusive supply chains: https://lnkd.in/eU7ybzaM #RaceAtWork #ResponsibleBusiness

With one in seven UK employees juggling work and caring responsibilities, there is an urgent need for businesses to support their people. To address this, BITC and Simplyhealth launched the Let's Care Together programme in November 2023, offering virtual one-to-one befriending to improve carers' #wellbeing and work-life balance. The programme continues to thrive, making a significant impact on lives. At a recent Let's Care Together Network meeting, our members came together to explore strategies to better support employee carers. This network allows businesses to share best practice and tackle health inequalities faced by unpaid carers. Thank you to Aviva for sharing their best practice in this area with the group. Find out how your organisation can support carers in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/ejcX2FbX Carers Trust Carers UK

As part of the Disasters Emergency Committee's #RapidResponseNetwork, we support the work that DEC does to help people in times of humanitarian crisis. Find out about the DEC's Appeals, including its Middle East Humanitarian Appeal: https://lnkd.in/di3SzRV7

Proud to have facilitated a visit for students from Keighley College in West Yorkshire to our member Verizon Business's HQ in London yesterday. 👇 The students participated in engaging reverse interviews, speaking to Verizon employees at all stages about their careers, and enjoyed a special tour of Verizon’s impressive London Hub. The day was packed with valuable experiences, including a talent acquisition workshop and insights on embracing authenticity in the workplace. Another highlight was the Q&A session with Robbie Moore MP, during which the students asked some excellent questions, sparking meaningful discussions. 👏 We look forward to seeing how these talented individuals progress in their careers. #KeighleyVerizon2024 #ResponsibleBusiness 

Unsure how to create an #InclusiveWorkplace for all your employees? Our expert Inclusion Advisers have years of experience helping organisations on their #ResponsibleBusiness journeys and can design bespoke support to help you improve your approach to inclusion at work. We offer workshops, training sessions and a wide range of tailored advisory support. 🤝 Find out more and get in touch to chat about your organisation’s requirements: https://lnkd.in/esNkrU_H

Today, on #WorldMenopauseDay, we call on employers to break the #menopause stigma and create a more supportive workplace for everyone. In her new blog, our Age Manager Angela Watson shares valuable insights and practical tips on how your organisation can: - Create a culture of open conversation - Implement inclusive policies and practices - Offer flexible working arrangements - Provide essential support and resources to employees transitioning through menopause Read our latest blog for more information: https://lnkd.in/e-y4hzCa

🎙️Grab your headphones - it's a new episode of The Lens - UK Responsible Business Podcast 🎧 Senior Vice President, Europe & Head of Country UK at bp, Louise Kingham CBE, joins Sarah Travers for our podcast #TheLens with Clayton Chaparadza, former Customer Business Development Manager at Unilever UK & One Young World ambassador. They explore social impact and ask; how can businesses positively impact communities? Listen today wherever you get your #podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eyin2rj2 #ResponsibleBusiness #TheLensPodcast

Throughout the past year, participating businesses on the 'Green Skills Lab' programme collaborated to identify the culture and competencies required to deliver a just transition to a net zero and resilient future. Through a series of workshops, participants explored the changing job market and discussed ways to guarantee everyone benefits so no one is left behind. We want to ensure that all organisations have the tools and resources to co-create green skill action plans, and with this, succeed in the future. In our new 'Green Skills Lab Blueprint', released this week, we share the lessons learnt from participating businesses and provide practical steps organisations can take to build a thriving workforce. Download it today: https://lnkd.in/en9hFfJ8 Huge thanks to CITB, SUEZ UK, WJ, and British Land for participating and sharing their experiences with us, as well as IEMA and Skills Builder Partnership for their contributions! #GreenSkills #sustainability #Environment #GreenSkillsAtCOP #SustainableBusiness #ResponsibleBusiness

Our powerful insights series from our Race at Work Charter surveys and Black Voices Report continues, demonstrating how these findings help reclaim important narratives.    We are committed to accelerating change for ethnically diverse employees in the workplace. Learn more about we do this through our #RaceAtWork campaign: https://lnkd.in/eaGAQ_SK  #BlackHistoryMonth #ResponsibleBusiness

♻️ This #RecycleWeek, discover how we can help you integrate #CircularEconomy principles into your organisation. #Recycling breathes new life into materials, reducing the need for extracting fresh resources - a vital aspect of the circular economy. This year’s theme highlights the importance of rescuing recyclable items from the rubbish bin. We encourage all organisations to rethink waste and embrace re-use. 🌍 Join us in shaping a greener future! https://lnkd.in/eawhk94V #ResponsibleBusiness #RecycleWeek2024