Business in the community game changers

We were delighted with Game Changers, which we were proud not only to co-host but also to chair on the day. Jointly hosted by The Professional and Whitecap Consulting, it was held at a game changing arena with several game changing speakers, and those in attendance really got on board with.

And the reason for this? Leeds is a city which has seen significant developments for the better. Home to innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, it really is an exciting time to be in business in Leeds. Having been in the role for 10 years, Rebecca has seen the game change for First Direct on several occasions. We launched 25 years ago as the first telephone bank and a few years later became one of the first online banks too. Thinking differently is what has allowed the First Direct Arena to really change the game.

Provide support for inclusion to allies to promote race equality in teams, at work and within their communities. Employers should ensure Black-owned businesses and enterprises are part of their supply chains, monitoring timely payment and contract value. These actions will contribute to creating role models for young people and the wider community, as well as economic inclusion.

Leadership: allyship and connecting to employees and communities. This report calls for employers to take six actions to ensure inclusion of their black talent.

How Business in the Community is working to create a skilled and inclusive workforce for today and tomorrow. Appoint an Executive Sponsor for race.

Resources to take action. Factsheet: Top tips to become a visible leader on ethnicity. Factsheet: what is reverse mentoring?

Toolkit: How to make the case for action and engage your people. Capture ethnicity data and publicise progress. Factsheet: 10 reasons to monitor ethnicity. Like us on Facebook Stay up to date on the latest news, and introduce yourself to a community of other people inspired by the film. Connect Now. Ask Away. Ask An Expert! Actions Shares. No notes for slide. Top 50 Game Changers in Business 1.

Top 50 Game Changers in Business Presented by 2. You can do anything. There are really creative people out there that are doing things on their own. Listen to the community and adapt. Technology Founder of Moz. One of the ways they run forward is by viewing the thing they're doing as something that's going to be the whole world. It should be something you are passionate about, something that has meaning.

Then the money will follow. Pedal to the metal. Your success is going to be very dependent on how your adapt. If you provide good value and a good user experience, the dollars will flow.