B4 ONE: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
A series of webinars focusing on the key issues facing an increasingly divided world.
Wednesday 25th November broadcast live from Ashmolean Museum
The B4 ONE series of webinars began with the topic of Workplace Wellbeing as the focus of discussion with a live broadcast from Blenheim Palace on 30th September. With well over 500¹ live and post event views of the webinar, B4 have hit the spot with their formula of crucial topics presented by experts captured in a live broadcast from Oxfordshire’s leading venues.
Next up, B4 ONE will focus on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion with a live broadcast from the Ashmolean Museum in the heart of Oxford. Wendy Ball, Head of Events commented, “We are delighted to be able to host the second B4 ONE livestream hybrid event at the Ashmolean Museum. As Founding Members of the B4 community, we have worked with the dedicated B4 crew for many years. We applaud their tireless efforts as ‘collaboration enablers’ and celebrate their bravery and adaptability in the world we currently find ourselves living and working in.
“We have already piloted a highly successful, safe and enjoyable hybrid event from the museum and feel confident in our ability to host Covid-secure corporate and private events and meetings from a Covid-secure venue.”
The subject of EDI is seen by many businesses as a challenge because it is such a huge subject. B4 ONE will focus on a wide range of subjects to help all of us understand the issues and move forward positively. Questions and solutions such as the following will be addressed by presenters during B4 ONE. How can you develop a diverse workplace? Why is diversity so important for all businesses? The potential challenges you may face in achieving workplace diversity. How to successfully develop a diverse workplace. What’s the impact of a diversity programme for a business? Does a successfully implemented diversity programme guarantee all employees feel included? What is diverse leadership? What does equality in the workplace mean exactly and how have some businesses created an environment of equality whilst prospering as a business? How can your business embrace diversity, equality and inclusion naturally without being accused of artificially constructing a ‘sign above the door’ without ‘practising what it preaches’? What are the ‘actions’ that ‘speak louder than words’?
B4’s Richard Rosser commented, “Hot on the heels of the B4 ONE webinar from Blenheim Palace, we’re bringing the hugely important issues which need to be addressed by all businesses today surrounding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion from the historic Ashmolean Museum. We’ve all witnessed a world under pressure, especially over the last six months, not just because of COVID-19 but also huge rifts in society across the world. At a time when we must all work together to overcome the virus and a crippling economic downturn, it’s vital that we’re all working towards a future which gives everyone, no matter who they are, an equal opportunity.”
To register for the event please visit Eventbrite. A full list of speakers can be viewed on the site from November 2nd.
Sponsorship opportunities are available here: https://www.b4-business.com/sponsorship-of-b4-one-webinar-events/
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Notes to Editors:
¹ See the B4 ONE Blenheim Webinar here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0fnmsVZO2k&t=1911s
For more information, comment or images, please contact: Lorna Waterfield at lorna@b4-business.com or call 01865 742211.
About Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. The museum’s world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
The museum is open every day, 10am–5pm. Admission is free. Booking is essential.
Ashmolean for Hire
The Ashmolean Museum is a spectacular Covid-secure venue at the heart of Britain’s cultural heritage, perfect for entertaining and celebrating. You can hire the galleries and other spaces for events, weddings, celebrations and parties. The Museum is also available for filming and photography.
https://www.ashmolean.org/venue-hire
01865 610406
Why not enjoy a virtual tour of the spaces: https://ashmolean.oxfordvenue.uk/
About Studio 8 & Static Airwaves
Our team can handle the complete online live streaming experience from start to finish. Whether you are looking to stream your event, seminar, or meeting, our crew will ensure your presentation goes out in style. We can arrange a multicam or single camera set up to stream direct to your Youtube channel or Facebook page, Zoom Meeting or Virtual Event.
About B4
We are one of Oxfordshire’s leading B2B networks with over 300 members in our network enjoying a wide range of benefits on line including connections, learning, inspirational speakers and profile. We are a trusted business community which believes in the value of long-term relationships and which works hard to help business and personal development.
The B4 ONE Series of Webinars
The full list of B4 ONE webinars is as follows:
2021
- Wednesday January 20th – Community Building
- Wednesday March 3rd – Responsible Business
- Wednesday April 21st – Sustainability
- Mon 7th to Thur 10th June – B4 Xtra
If you would like to host a B4 ONE webinar, please contact B4 on 01865 742211.
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