Race Equality 30 years on: Leadership

This is an online event.

Audience

This is event is open to both members and non-members of Business in the Community (BITC). It would be of interest to anyone who has signed the Race at Work Charter or who participated in the ‘Leadership, employees and procurement’ YouGov survey, particularly leaders and Executive Sponsors for Race.

Background

2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the BITC Race Equality campaign. We will be sharing some fresh insights and updated evidence on trends linked to the Race at Work Charter captured within our most recent Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chain survey, with YouGov in June 2024. This new data builds on the evidence gathered in our Race at Work Survey series (2015–2021), providing a deeper understanding of racial equality and equity progress in UK workplaces.

About the event

Through consultations with current and past leaders from the BITC Race Leadership Team, senior business leaders, and leading academics, we have identified key actions for UK employers to create truly inclusive workplaces ready for the future.

Key Focus Areas:

• Evolving the Role of the Executive Sponsor for Race: In 2015 32% of employees said they had an executive sponsor for race. What is the picture now? What is the role of the executive sponsor in driving change and galvanising leadership commitment at the top and how can this be further enhanced for impact?

• Diversifying the Pipeline to Senior Leadership: What concrete steps must employers take to increase diversity in their leadership pipelines and open pathways to the “top table” for underrepresented talent?

• Leveraging Data for Inclusion: How can data-driven insights help to shape race inclusion strategies and track progress?

Additionally, we will be sharing fresh insights from the Diverse and Inclusive Supply Chains report that highlight best practices in executive leadership in procurement and offer actionable recommendations for businesses. This event provides a unique opportunity to understand how you can use these insights to reinforce your commitments to race inclusion and drive impactful change within your organisation.

Speakers

Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Equality Director, BITC

Booking, contact details and further information

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