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At BT Group we want to be a company that’s there for our people when they need us. In the past month, we’ve reviewed our policies and benefits, making significant improvements to how we support our colleagues. For carers, we now offer up to two weeks paid leave so colleagues can support their loved ones who have a disability, a long-term illness or older parents. For parents, we’re introducing a new family leave policy for any parent welcoming a new child. That’s 18 weeks’ full pay, then 8 weeks’ half pay and up to 26 weeks’ at the statutory rate, for every parent, no matter how their family is made up. And to support colleague wellbeing, we now offer access to a 24/7 online GP service and additional women’s health services, which includes help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings and periods. All this puts BT Group in the top 33% of FTSE100 employers. With less than 50% of companies offering aligned maternity and paternity leave, BT Group is one of the leaders in our sector. Watch our recent video featuring colleagues from across the business demonstrating how important their family time is to them. It touches on the real-life experience of parenting and caring, so if you find either of these subjects difficult for you personally, you don’t need to watch it – all the information you need is in this post. #FamilyLeave #Support #Wellbeing

💥 Happy World Youth Skills Day everyone! The theme of this year's World Youth Skills day is "Youth Skills for Peace and Development" - celebrating the immense potential young people hold as agents of positive change. 🌱 At Digital at BT Group we're committed to equipping our colleagues with skills to help them grow. 🌐 Through our Digital Campus platform, we offer a flexible and personalised learning experience – anytime, anywhere. Packed with videos, courses, articles, and podcasts, Digital Campus fosters a culture of continuous learning for all colleagues. 💪 This helps build a culture where learning becomes a habit for everyone and connects colleagues enabling social learning and sharing of resources and expertise across the business. #digitalskills #upskilling #worldyouthskillsday #wysd24 BT Group

Always a proud supporter 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Well done England.

New research from connectivity consultancy FarrPoint highlights the incredible impact of EE’s 4G coverage in rural communities across the UK. 📶✨ Key findings from the report show a single 4G mobile mast can: - Generate social and economic benefits worth up to £6.9 million over 15 years. - Deliver enhanced social wellbeing and safety through reliable mobile connectivity. - Boost rural industries, small businesses, and tourism. Greg McCall, Chief Networks Officer at BT Group, says: “Every rural community can benefit from modern mobile connectivity. This report shows how it helps local businesses grow, supports rural employment, and enables more people to enjoy the digital economy. We’re proud to help close the digital divide and spread the benefits of 4G across the UK.” Read the full press release over on EE’s newsroom: https://lnkd.in/e8eEVjiD #Rural #Network #Connectivity #4G

With just one day left, be sure to sign up for our free webinar in partnership with AbilityNet, happening on Wednesday 10 July 13:00 - 14:00. Explore how technology, including AI, can provide a helping hand to people with dementia or cognitive disabilities.   Sign up for the webinar to find out how you can support your friends and family: https://lnkd.in/eDwq6D5V You can read our recent release to learn more - https://lnkd.in/eXiaE298

This morning, we've released new research surrounding how technology can play a crucial role in the care for people with dementia. Did you know that 66% of carers believe technology can enhance the quality of life for people with dementia? Yet, 40% are unsure how to use it, and 52% say there’s not enough training available. Victoria Johnson, Social Impact Director at BT Group, says: “Technology holds so much potential to enhance the lives of older people and those living with dementia and cognitive disabilities. Yet our research shows getting to grips with tech can be daunting for carers.” Discover how tech is transforming dementia care and read stories like Rachel’s, who shares how tech has improved her mum’s independence and quality of life. Read the full release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXiaE298 AbilityNet

As Pride month comes to a close, we are excited to share some of our favourite moments from our Pride in London celebrations! 🎉 On Saturday morning, members of our Pride network came together to celebrate their identity. Joined by our Chief Executive, Allison Kirkby, colleagues gathered at the BT Tower before marching through London. This year, we’ve participated in 17 different pride events across the UK, some of which we sponsored, to celebrate and recognise the LGBTQ+ community. Having a workforce that reflects our customers is mission critical for us to ensure our products and services are accessible and inclusive by design. Check out the highlights in our video and join us in spreading the message of equality.  Sabine Chalmers Michael Salter-Church Mark Armario Fiona Vines #LondonPride #Pride2024 #PrideMonth #Diversity #Inclusion 

Earlier this year World Cup legend, Sir Geoff Hurst joined forces with BT Group and AbilityNet to empower over 65s to enhance their digital skills. We’re firm believers that everyone deserves access to the benefits of the digital world. Research shows 1 in 11 people over the age of 65 have dementia in the UK and technology, including AI can help people navigate the digital world with dementia or cognitive disabilities. Join our FREE webinar on Wednesday, July 10th, from 1PM to 2PM to learn how. Sign up for the webinar to find out how you can support your friends and family - https://lnkd.in/eKuQUQjA

We’ve been awarded Social Impact Project of the Year 2024 at the India Global Forum for our India Social Impact programme in partnership with the British Asian Trust 🏆 This initiative aims to empower adolescent girls through technology! 👩 💻   Our award-winning programme supports India’s policies on skilling, education, and digital literacy by empowering adolescents, primarily girls, through:   - Digital inclusion - Employment readiness - Gender empowerment - Skill development   Well done to all those involved in the project! 👏 Ian McBride Victoria Johnson Harmeen Mehta British Asian Trust

‘I always had an interest in Security and had been keeping in contact with my colleagues whilst on maternity leave so when I heard the role was advertised, I knew it was one I wanted to apply for. I was successful at interview and the role was held until I returned 9 months after the birth of my baby boy.’ Natalie joined us 9 years ago. Since then, she 👩💻 Transitioned from IT to Cyber Security on maternity leave 🧠 Gained industry-recognised certifications with expert hands on training, and now 💻 Gets to make a meaningful impact against cybercrime. Check out her full story to learn what working in a Security specialist role is really like 👇 #WomenInTech #CyberSecurity #Careers #MakeAnImpact #GotYourBack #WorkLifeBalance