Responsible Business: Scotland
Business in the Community Scotland
A fairer and greener world driven by fairer and greener businesses.
Wellbeing was our focus for the month of October.??
Below, you’ll find insights into what we’ve been doing to promote wellbeing among our members. Be sure to check out our top resources section for valuable information and toolkits to support your organisation's wellbeing journey.?
As always, there are many ways you can contribute to building a fairer and greener Scotland while maximising your business’s social impact. If you're interested in joining our community or learning more, please get in touch—we’d love to hear from you!??
On 9 October, our member DWF generously hosted BITC Scotland's Wellbeing Leadership Roundtable in Glasgow. A range of leaders from different sectors joined us to hear key learnings from our "Prioritise People" report, developed in collaboration with McKinsey Health Institute, as well as the inaugural insights from the businesses that have used our Workwell Self-Assessment Tool.? Top photo shows Georgia Watson, Scotland Senior Lead, Gareth Buchanan, Wellbeing and Inclusion Advisor and Kate Hinder, Senior Lead - all smiles after such a great event.?
The Impact of Responsible Business: Member Stories?
DWF is a global provider of integrated legal and business services, with a strong presence in Scotland, anchored by key offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh. As a proud signatory of our Workwell Charter, DWF is committed to fostering a workplace that prioritises wellbeing at every level. By focusing on inclusion and supporting both mental and physical health, DWF is cultivating a culture where every colleague feels valued and empowered. ? ?
?? Discover more about DWF's approach and get inspired to bring wellbeing to the heart of your own workplace: Read more here?
?Top Wellbeing resources for your organisation:?
141 organisations across 31 sectors in the UK 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.?
Our Framework is a holistic approach to employee wellbeing that focuses on creating healthy, resilient workplaces. Focusing on five key areas: better physical and mental health, good work (including fair pay and security), supportive leadership, employee voice, and inclusive workplaces.??
Download the report to understand the Economic Value Proposition (EVP) for placing employees and their wellbeing at the heart of your organisation.?Learn how better employee wellbeing can have a positive impact on business, families, and society and how to select a portfolio of health and wellbeing investments.?
Our latest report with research from McKinsey Health Institute (MHI), is a practical guide offering science-based measures and interventions that organisations, from large corporations to start-ups, can use to measure health and wellbeing initiatives.???
This toolkit offers valuable insights into the impact of menopause on women in the workplace and provides guidance for employers on how to offer effective support.?
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?? News & Views?
This article celebrates our pioneering member OVO in Glasgow, as the first employer to participate in the innovative ‘Revive and Thrive’ returner programme, which supports women returning to work post-menopause.?
Living Wage accreditation formally recognises and celebrates employers who choose to go further than the government minimum. Click on the link to read a quote from BITC member Business Stream on why they are members of Scottish Living Wage.?
Statement from BITC CEO on the recent budget.?
Our recent research shows that only one in four UK workers believe they will need new skills as a result of climate change.?
Can you help/get involved:??
We’d love if you’d share your insights and tell us what actions your organisation is taking to support social mobility. Your experiences and ideas are invaluable in helping us shape practical recommendations for impactful change.?
At the start of this year, we launched a Social Mobility Working Group, chaired by Angela Halliday from Sodexo UK and Ireland , bringing together leaders from our member organisations to drive meaningful progress in social mobility.??
While we’ve made good progress together, we know there’s always more to do - and we want to hear from you!?
Please take a moment to complete our quick questionnaire and be part of the journey: https://forms.office.com/e/JjSs2kxLLm???
The deadline for the questionnaire is Friday 22nd November. If you have any questions, please email @Georgia Watson: [email protected]?
?Recent Events?
We had a fantastic day at our Championing Responsible Business event on 5 November, supported by Lloyds Banking Group , gathering members and partners to discuss 2024 goals for responsible business in Scotland. Highlights included insights on social mobility, a keynote from Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, and inspiring discussions on place-based collaboration across Scotland.
Read the full recap https://www.dhirubhai.net/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7259970908843352064
?? Dates for your diary?
26 March 2025, Glasgow, Collaboration Dinner. Details to follow soon?
27 March 2025, Seeing is Believing Visit, Glasgow. Details to follow soon?
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