Breaking Barriers: Accelerating Gender Equality at Work

Who we areBusiness in the Community is the UK’s largest and most influential responsible business network dedicated to building a fairer and greener world together, supported by His Majesty The King for over 40 years. We inspire, engage and challenge purposeful leaders to take practical action to mobilise their collective strength as a force for good in society by:Working fairer– to help everyone reach their full potential.Working greener– to accelerate climate action.Working together– to continually improve business and deliver impact at pace and scale.Our visionA fairer and greener world driven by fairer and greener businesses.Our missionWe convene the network of purposeful leaders committed to changing business, transforming lives and helping the planet and communities thrive.

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Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 and discuss the steps employers can take to ‘Accelerate Action’

This is an online event. <h2>Audience</h2>This event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC) and has been designed for HR people/Talent management practitioners/managers.

<h2>About the Event</h2>At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity. But how can employers seek to address, let alone close this gap, when faced with the most difficult operating environment in recent history?Our panel of distinguished speakers will share insights on overcoming the structural barriers to gender equality, addressing future developments such as artificial intelligence, automation and generational differences, and evolving sustainable, positive impacts on gender inclusion at work.Join this event to understand:<ul><li>Effective action you can take to address gender inequality at work</li><li>The benefits greater gender equity brings to your workplace</li><li>The emerging risks to equality that employers need to be aware of for organisational future-proofing</li><li>How to navigate difficult circumstances to keep progressing toward your gender equality goals</li></ul>Please join us for this enlightening event and contribute to a dynamic discussion on advancing gender equality.

<h2>Speakers</h2> <ul><li>Mary Macleod, Chief Executive, Business in the Community and Chair of the UK Women’s Business Council</li><li>Heejung Chung, Director of the King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, Professor of Work and Employment, King’s Business School</li><li>Vicky Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Danske Bank UK and Chair, Business in the Community Northern Ireland</li><li>Kirstene Hair, Inclusion and Wellbeing Director, Business in the Community</li><li>Ola Kolade, Education, Employment &amp; Skills Director, Business in the Community</li></ul>

<h2>Booking, contact details and further information</h2><ul><li>Contact events@BITC.org.uk for any further questions.</li><li>Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.</li></ul><a href="https://www.bitc.org.uk/join-us/" title="https://www.bitc.org.uk/join-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out how your organisation can become a member of Business in the Community</a>

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