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INSPIRING CHANGE AWARDSCECA is introducing a new suite of awards to recognise companies who can demonstrate they value and promote inclusion and diversity in the workplace and wider community. The awards will highlight organisations that understand the broad scope of diversity, nurture a culture of fairness, inclusion and respect and have taken active steps to ensure equality of opportunity. Eligibility: All those working in the infrastructure sector of the construction industry. Criteria: Entries are invited from organisations that have introduced innovative and creative interventions that are aligned to the business strategy and will inspire other employers to follow their lead.Categories (sub-divided for large and small businesses): ?Inspiring Change in the Workplace?Inspiring Change in Education?Inspiring Change in the Wider CommunityAward:An inscribed trophy will be presented at the Inspiring Change Awards being held at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons on Wednesday, 27th January, 2016 at 7.00pm. The keynote speaker at the Awards Reception is Caroline Dinenage, MP Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Women and Equalities and Family Justice.How to Enter: Entrants should provide a case study, of no more than 500 words, which describes how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, improving employability skills or access to job opportunities. There are also some specific questions for each of the categories. Each answer should not exceed 100 words. The case study should define the target audience, explain the benefits and any research or analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Wherever possible, you should try to support your achievements with data and statistics.The judges will be looking for evidence of the following: How the initiative is aligned to company goalsHow it has helped to enhance the culture within the companyHow it has made a sustainable and positive impact on the workforce and supply chain or school and the wider communityAdditionally, in support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to websites will be disregarded.The closing date for entry is Monday 11th January 2016. Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.ukInspiring Change – In EducationName of Company:Address:No. of Employees: Name of Contact: Job Title:Contact Details: Describe how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource aimed at ending educational inequalities by encouraging young people in schools or colleges to enhance their skills and achieve their potential. Wherever possible, you should try to support your achievements with data and statistics. Please note links to websites will be disregarded1.Case Study (please do not exceed 500 words) Describe an initiative or activity the business has introduced to engage with and inspire students from all back grounds to achieve their full potential and/or expand their horizons.Please define the target audience and any research or analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Describe any lessons learnt and what the next steps are. Questions (each response to the following 4 questions should not exceed 100 words)2.How will this initiative develop skills and prepare young people for successful working lives? Describe the challenges that had to be overcome. 3.Will this initiative help improve the diversity of entrants into the industry? If so, how? 4.How has it delivered business benefits? 5.Describe who led the initiatives and the resources that were invested In support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to websites will be disregarded.Closing Date for Entries 11th January, 2016 Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.ukInspiring Change - WorkplaceName of Company:Address:No. of Employees: Name of Contact: Job Title:Contact Details: Describe how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Wherever possible, you should try to support your achievements with data and statistics. Please note, links to websites will be disregarded.1.Case Study (please do not exceed 500 words) Describe an initiative the business introduced that has helped to foster an inclusive workplace where people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences share ideas and work productively together. How has the business nurtured a culture of fairness, inclusion and respect in the workplace? Please define the target audience, explain the benefits and any research or analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Describe any lessons learnt and what the next steps are. Questions (each response to the following 4 questions should not exceed 100 words)2.Describe why the business sees value in having a diverse and inclusive workforce. -952558851803. How will this initiative help bring about lasting and tangible culture change within the business? 003. How will this initiative help bring about lasting and tangible culture change within the business? 3.How will this initiative help bring about lasting and tangible culture change within the business? 4.Describe who led the initiative and the resources that were invested in it. 5.How has the initiative delivered business benefits? In support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to websites will be disregarded.Closing Date for Entries 11th January, 2016Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.ukInspiring Change - CommunityName of Company:Address:No. of Employees: Name of Contact: Job Title:Contact Details: Describe how your company has developed an event, intervention or resource to boost job opportunities through engagement with the wider in the community. For example, this could be either by helping small businesses to grow or by assisting people to overcome disadvantage by increasing access to meaningful employment. Wherever possible, you should try to support your achievements with data and statistics. Please note, links to websites will be disregarded. 1.Case Study (please do not exceed 500 words) Describe an initiative, or activity, that the business has introduced that has created job opportunities by raising aspirations and skills. Please define the target audience, explain the benefits and any research or analysis carried out to ensure successful outcomes. Describe any lessons learnt, any challenges that had to be overcome and what the next steps are.Questions (each response to the following 4 questions should not exceed 100 words)2.How has this initiative boosted employment opportunities and/or encouraged and enhanced understanding and collaboration? Has the initiative provided real jobs or meaningful work experience for those facing barriers to employment? 3.Will this initiative help improve the diversity of entrants into the industry? If so, how? 4.Describe who led the initiative and the resources that were invested in it. 5.How has the initiative delivered business and/or community benefits? In support of your entry, you may provide up to 4 photographs or graphics. Links to websites will be disregarded.Closing date for Entries 11th January, 2016Completed entry forms or queries should be sent to entries@inspiringchangeawards.co.uk ................
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