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Business in the Community

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Championing responsible business as essential for long term economic growth and resilience.

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Joined March 2009
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Facilities Management Journal (FMJ)@fmjtodayOct 9
Sodexo hosts business leaders to tackle barriers to #SocialMobility fmj.co.uk/sodexo-hosts-busin… @SodexoUK_IRE @BITC
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Business in the Community@BITCSep 24
Progress on workplace gender equality is continuing. But it is not guaranteed. Our new Insights Report, shares what leading employers are doing - and where action is still needed. Learn what steps your organisation can take on gender equality today: bitc.org.uk/report/the-times… #TT50
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What does it mean to futureproof a business in a rapidly changing world? It means building resilience, creating lasting value and taking practical action now. Explore our new Futureproofing Business Resource Hub, with @RoyalLondon today to get started: bitc.org.uk/futureproofing-b…
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@EmployWalesJCPJul 31
Experience deserves investment. Mid life employees often sit at the heart of organisations. This @BITC resource helps employers support future planning and long‑term participation at work: ow.ly/uEao50YI7KG #GoodWork #Leadership #EmployerSupport
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Business in the Community@BITCJul 22
Our Cross-Organisational Mentoring Circles (COMC) is now open for employer sign-ups. Give your ethnically diverse colleagues six months of focused development to boost confidence, grow networks and accelerate progression. Invest in their potential today: bitc.org.uk/comc?utm_source=…
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Business in the Community@BITCJul 17
⚠️ Many people in poverty are already in work, held back by insecure hours and pay. As the @GOVUK consults on zero-hours contracts, employers have a vital chance to shape fairer work. Respond by 25 Aug: gov.uk/government/consultati… #MakeWorkPay #GoodWorkForAll #ZeroHoursContracts
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Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_Jul 21
What needs to change in #YouthEmployment? Our Race Equity in Employment #TaskForce report with @BiTC says it’s not only about supporting young people, but also changing employer behaviour and tackling systemic barriers. 👉actionforraceequality.org.uk… #NoTalentWasted
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Business in the Community@BITCJul 16
👏 We’re pleased to welcome Everyone Active and @AEFireSecurity as new members of BITC, joining the UK’s leading movement of purposeful leaders driving inclusive growth. Be part of the change. Learn more: bitc.org.uk/join-us/?utm_sou…
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@EmployWalesJCPJul 17
Age diversity drives success. An employer can adapt recruitment process to make them more age inclusive and @BITC has produced a factsheet that provides advice here: ow.ly/g62550T7xNB #Recruitment #Business
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Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_Jul 16
What barriers are young people facing moving into work? Our Race Equity in Employment #TaskForce report, developed with @BITC, highlights barriers facing Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage young people and set our recommendations to ensure #NoTalentWasted👇 ow.ly/YYHT50Zk4wj
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Business in the Community@BITCJul 3
Proud to launch #NoTalentWasted, our Race Equity in Employment Task Force report with @AREtweets_ It sets out evidence, lived experience + practical steps to tackle ethnic inequality in youth employment and improve progression & opportunity. Learn more: bitc.org.uk/race/no-talent-w…
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Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_Jul 13
🚨There is a moral and economic imperative to act on racial disparities in #YouthEmployment. Our #TaskForce report, developed with @BitC, shows closing ethnicity participation and pay gaps could benefit the UK economy by £37bn. Read: ow.ly/QTnh50Zmstv #NoTalentWasted
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Business in the Community@BITCJul 8
☀️ Extreme heat is now a workplace risk, not just a seasonal challenge. Employers who act early will be better placed to support people, stay productive and adapt. Our Advisory Services team can help you plan and respond. Learn more: bitc.org.uk/advisory-service…
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Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_Jul 9
Over 1 million young people aged 16–24 are NEET. For Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage young people, racial discrimination compounds the challenge. Our #TaskForce report sets out what must change to ensure there is #NoTalentWasted: actionforraceequality.org.uk…
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Business in the Community@BITCJul 7
📍Our #PrideOfPlace Summit 2026 brought together 300+ leaders from business, government and communities to build thriving places across the UK. Our new blog shares next steps for employers and why place-based action matters: bitc.org.uk/blog/pride-of-pl… #ResponsibleBusiness
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Business in the Community@BITCJun 22
Has your organisation considered mentoring to support ethnically diverse talent? COMC is a 6‑month cross‑organisational programme linking colleagues with senior leaders, with 88% reporting positive outcomes. Applications closing soon! Learn more bitc.org.uk/comc?utm_source=… #mentoring
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Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_Jul 6
How do we ensure #NoTalentWasted? Our Race Equity in Employment #TaskForce report, developed with @bitc, sets out 5 key recommendations on how we can improve race equity in #YouthEmployment for Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage young people. Read in full: actionforraceequality.org.uk…
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Action for Race Equality@AREtweets_Jul 1
Today we’re launching our #TaskForce report with @BITC '#NoTalentWasted: A roadmap to ending ethnic inequality in #youthemployment.' It draws on evidence, lived experience and discussions with our 14 members, chaired by Andy Burnham during his mayoralty. ow.ly/B3vv50ZjcCJ
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Business in the Community@BITCJun 23
What do digital skills look like in an AI world? 🤖 UK&I CEO of @atos Michael Herron and @equal_reach’s Giselle Gonzales join @TraversSarah on #TheLensPodcast to share their insights. Listen now: bitc.org.uk/the-lens-uk-resp… #podcast #DigitalSkills
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@JCPNWEmployersJun 26
55% of employers close their doors to ex-offenders. 35% to school leavers. Is your recruitment missing talent? Free online forum from @BITC on 9 July explores skills-first hiring: ow.ly/KTNY50ZfNbA #NorthernEmployers #Recruitment
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