Tag: Newsroom
BITCI NewsNewsroom Breaking Barriers: The Power of Inclusive Employment
Large workplaces are a reflection of society, meaning the same tensions and challenges seen in communities can also surface in work environments. If left unaddressed, this can lead to conflict, disengagement, and reduced productivity. That’s why strong DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) policies are critical. Businesses that foster inclusivity and belonging not only protect employees […]
NewsNewsroom Supplier engagement, it just makes sense!
Setting aside reporting requirements for now, (although it is a big part of why supplier engagement has become such a hot topic lately, trade and geopolitics being another), good supplier engagement practices simply make sense. All businesses should know what they are sourcing, how it’s made and where they are sourcing from, regardless of disclosure […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Companies still committed to DE&I but more to be done
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) unveils a preview of its latest Elevate, The Inclusive Workplace Pledge Report which clearly demonstrates that signatories continue to take action to make their workforce more inclusive but more can be done. BITCI, as leaders in sustainability and social inclusion, initiated this Pledge to get companies to proactively measure, […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom From Classroom to Boardroom: How BITCI is Supporting Teachers and Principals Across Ireland
As BITCI celebrates its 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on the success of our educator-focused programmes Industry Insights for Teachers (IIT) and Management Excellence for Principals (MEP), which impacted over 620 educators in 2024. IIT is aimed at educators and career guidance counsellors, showcasing businesses and business sectors to school leavers. The programme comprises sessions […]
NewsNewsroom CSRD has been a headache, but it helps business do better; let’s not lose our hard-won momentum
Two years ago, most people had never heard of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). When they did, the first thing most were struck by was the number 1100. This is the number of data points on which a company within scope of CSRD might have to disclose information – covering everything from incentive schemes […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Innovate, Collaborate and Transform: BITCI’s Strategy for Impact 2025-2028
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) which is marking its 25 anniversary in 2025, just unveiled its new strategic plan: Innovate, Collaborate and Transform: BITCI’s Strategy for Impact 2025-2028. This transformational strategy aims for BITCI to expand its impact by redefining its business proposition, leading collective action campaigns and integrating sustainability and social inclusion by […]
BITCI NewsNewsNewsroom Student Mentoring Programme continues to prove its worth
Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) is celebrating another successful year of its Student Mentoring Programme with its annual graduation taking place in Griffith College. This academic year, 23 partnerships between companies and DEIS schools across the country participated with 194 pupils in 5th and 6th year benefitting. Our Student Mentoring Programme, pairs pupils with […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Time to Count pupils visit Bank of Ireland, Limerick
As part of Business in the Community Ireland’s (BITCI) Time to Count programme, the pupils of Presentation Primary School visited Bank of Ireland, O’Connell Street, Limerick branch. Unique to this site visit was the attendance of Mayor of Limerick, John Moran who is a strong champion of effective local initiatives to tackle educational disadvantage. The […]
BITCI NewsNewsroom Insights of a Career Coach: Addressing systemic gender discrimination
Often achieving a successful career is working in a job that aligns with your professional identity, values, skills and education. For women, this alignment regularly gets interrupted. From their mid-30s, women’s career choices start to adjust to what others need; when the decision is made to return to work, over time these efforts can lose […]