Responsible Business Brief - June

Welcome to the June 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

?? Our new report, Prioritise People: The Next Step Report -?with research from McKinsey Health Institute - is an invaluable, free ‘How-To’ guide that organisations can use to measure health and wellbeing initiatives. Boost workplace vitality and profitability with our expert insights!

?? Did you know over 50% of jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds feel overlooked in the UK job market? Our latest report, Opening Doors: What Works , developed with Aldermore Bank , Heathrow , and 劳氏船级社 , provides data-driven recommendations to enhance inclusive recruitment. Discover effective actions to support diverse talent.

?? Simplify Your Responsible Business Journey! Exclusive to our members, our new Responsible Business Health Check tool offers a quick, flexible way to assess and improve your organisation's responsible business practices. Measure your progress and drive positive change.

?? Latest news highlights

?? This year’s gender equality champions are finally revealed! Congratulations to the organisations featured in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 . Discover who's leading the way in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.

?? Barriers to employment shouldn't define a young person's future. Our recent ‘Seeing is Believing’ event in Manchester brought senior leaders together to explore how businesses can support youth employment and skills development. Discover how this impactful gathering addressed social mobility challenges across the UK.

?? We are pleased to share our latest "Meet Our Members" video , featuring insights from Steven Cooper CBE , CEO of Aldermore Group. Discover what Steven has to say about the benefits of joining our growing network as well as the power of responsible business practices.

??? On 22 June, we celebrated Windrush Day, honouring the immigrants who revitalised Britain's post-war economy. Our Race Director, Sandra Kerr, shared personal insights and explored how diversity and inclusion can boost the UK economy. Check out Sandra's blog.

???? We're proud to recognise all the talented mentors in our 12th Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles programme who've provided invaluable guidance to diverse employees. Their dedication has significantly fostered mentees' professional growth. Interested in joining our next cohort? Read the full story and register by 30 June!

?? Key upcoming BITC events

Let's Care Together webinar (3 & 18 July). With research showing that unpaid carers have worse wellbeing outcomes than non-carers, our free events are a great opportunity to learn about our new virtual mentoring initiative to support carers’ wellbeing.

Opening Doors Forum: Beyond Ban the Box (16 July). Creating meaningful employment is one of the most impactful ways businesses can enhance the livelihoods of individuals and communities, often serving as the sole sustainable pathway out of poverty for many. Join us to discuss inclusive recruitment practices, focusing on giving people with convictions fair chances at employment.

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