Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues at Work

Tuesday 24th November 2020 | Online

Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority staff are over-qualified and underpromoted in workplaces across the UK. Consequently, neither organisations nor individuals are achieving their potential, with a cost of up to £24bn per annum for the UK economy.

With organisations being pushed to publish their ethnicity pay gap data, it is time to start addressing the disparities that exist in our workplaces.

There are numerous steps you must be taking to tackle race inequality and secure the benefits of diversity for your colleagues and organisation alike.

Join us for ‘Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace’ to receive crucial expert guidance on how to foster a more representative workforce and create positive culture change at all levels of your organisation.

Note: We particularly encourage attendance from professionals who do not identify as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic. The day offers a space for constructive and open discussion, and an opportunity to explore your role in enacting change.

This event is CPD-Certified and contributes to your professional development.

Register your place today.

Why attend?

Learn how to remove the barriers to Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority employees' employment and progression in your workplace
Bring new, innovative ideas around supporting Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority staff back to your organisation, with the insight needed to put them into practice
Hear from leading figures about fostering Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority employees' skills and potential
Earn a CPD certificate for your personal progression
Enjoy an opportunity to network with expert speakers and fellow colleagues

Speakers include

Katy Bennett, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting Director, PWC
Patricia Chinyoka, Diversity & Inclusion Adviser, BITC
Rob Neil OBE, Head of Culture Change and Leadership, Department for Education
Gamiel Yafai, Managing Director, Diversity Marketplace
Tony Vickers-Byrne, member of the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work, Trustee at the Royal Society for Public Health and retired Chief Advisor for HR Practice, CIPD

Agenda

09.00	Welcome from Dods D&I Grace McLoughlin, Diversity and Inclusion Event Manager, Dods PLC
09.05	Chair's Introduction & Opening Address Race in the Workplace: Interpreting the 2020 landscape CHAIR: Rob Neil OBE,* Head of Culture Change and Leadership, Department for Education*
09.35	Race to Equality: Adapting workplace practice to support Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority staff Guidance on change: analysing your organisational practice and procedure Embedding a culture and ethos of compassion and trust The role of wellbeing in the workplace productivity SPEAKER: Tony Vickers-Byrne, member of the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work, Trustee at the Royal Society for Public Health and retired Chief Advisor for HR Practice, CIPD
10.15	Comfort Break
10.30	Cultural Intelligence Workshop: Working confidently in different cultures Understanding and defining cultural intelligence Equipping yourself and your organisation with the tools to think differently and increase engagement Tackling cultural biases and driving forward success SPEAKER: Gamiel Yafai,* Managing Director, Diversity Marketplace*
11.30	Comfort Break
11.45	‘Good Diversity’ Workshop: Achieving best practice in the recruitment and development of Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority staff Targeting Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority talent at recruitment stage Positive action: understanding its correct use and when it is appropriate Tackling the under-utilisation of skills to realise Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority representation at all levels SPEAKER: Gamiel Yafai,* Managing Director, Diversity Marketplace*
12.45	Break for Lunch
13.45	Lightning Session: Addressing the Ethnicity Pay Gap Understanding the implications of the ethnicity pay gap for business Gathering data: encouraging disclosure and participation amongst staff Interrogating the usefulness of the 'BAME' label SPEAKER: Katy Bennett,* Diversity and Inclusion Consulting Director, PWC*
14.10	Comfort break
14.15	Panel Discussion: Thinking inclusively: considerations in realising culture change 'I contain multitudes': understanding the role of intersectionality in providing effect support The trickle-down effect: securing senior buy-in and endorsement Creating community by encouraging networks, allies and senior sponsors Religion and belief: fostering a faith-friendly culture SPEAKER: Patricia Chinyoka,* Diversity & Inclusion Adviser, BITC*
15.35	Chair’s Closing Remarks CHAIR: Rob Neil OBE,* Head of Culture Change and Leadership, Department for Education*
15.45	Event Close