Latest Events from the Business Community Partnership

Events in September and October covering CSR, social impact measurement and networking. 

Launch of BCP's Good Practical Guide To Corporate Responsibility In Age Management And Workforce Planning
Date: 24th September 2010 - Time: 8:30am - 10:00am    Breakfast (Full English) and Launch
10:00am - 11:30am   Networking

This event is sponsored by Sussex County Cricket Club and funded by the LifeLines Project at Age Concern Brighton, Hove and Portslade a partnership project funded by HM Treasury and Brighton & Hove City Council. 

Good practice in age management means ensuring that employment and HR practices recognise and value the contribution, skills and commitment that older workers can bring to the workplace and which enable older workers to fulfill their potential.

Did you know that across the South East there are approximately 100,000 economically inactive people aged 50-65 who would come back to work if offered the chance.  They are also more highly qualified than elsewhere in the UK.  Rob Douglas of SEEDA said that ‘as the economy emerges from recession, retaining the skills and experience of older workers will be vital to the UK's continued economic growth and competitiveness'.  Alongside these statements the Leitch Review found that Britain has one of the lowest reported participation rates of older workers in the labour market than in the rest of the industrialised world.

The Business Community Partnership was commissioned by the LifeLines Project at Age Concern Brighton, Hove and Portslade to work with local businesses to identify and promote the business case for valuing the contribution of older employees.  This Good Practice Guide will enable the development of relevant and appropriate policies and practices to make a real difference to your organisation.

To book, visit:http://www.bhbcp.org.uk/events/document-118-21.php 
 
Venue: Sussex Cricket Club
Cost: Non-Members: £25.00
        Members: No Cost
Contact: BCP Bookings
Telephone: 01273 770075
Email: bookings@bhbcp.org.uk  

Social Impact Measurement and Statutory Sector Commissioning; The Why's and Wherefores
Date: 28th September 2010 - Time: 10:00am – 4:15pm (Lunch Included)

Managed by The Business Community Partnership, this full day event is an introduction and practical workshop on the concept of social impact measurement in relation to statutory sector commissioning and procurement. The content is designed for third sector organisations and social enterprises.

This workshop will help you get to grips with the importance of social impact measurement in relation to statutory sector contracts. You will leave the workshop clearer on what social impact measurement is, why it's crucial for sustainability and have a few simple steps to take back to your own organisation.

To book, visit: http://www.bhbcp.org.uk/events/document-115-21.php
 
Venue: Huxley Building, Moulsecoomb Campus, University of Brighton
Cost: Cost to Participants, £100 returnable deposit cheque required.
Contact: BCP Bookings
Telephone: 01273 770075
Email: bookings@bhbcp.org.uk

Networking Event and Collaboration Workshop
Date: 6th October 2010 - Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm (6:00pm – 7:00pm optional networking)

These workshops are targeted to individuals from ALL SECTORS who would like to learn more about BCP's vision for engaging and inspiring community collaboration. The workshop is lively, participatory and is aimed at supporting individuals to gain an insight into how to ensure collaboration is effective whether that is with other organisations, work colleagues, or in your personal life.

This is your opportunity to learn how you can help transform your community and achieve measurable benefits for your organisation staff and more widely throughout Brighton & Hove.

To book, visit:http://www.bhbcp.org.uk/events/document-114-21.php
 
Venue: Myhotel, 17 Jubilee Street, Brighton, BN1 1GE
Cost: Non-Members: £15 (deducted from membership fee if you join before the end of November and pay the full year 2011)
        Members: No Cost
Contact: BCP Bookings
Telephone: 01273 770075
Email: bookings@bhbcp.org.uk

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