As leaders of the B Corp movement, your work has set the standard for responsible business around the world. You have shown that a different kind of economic system is possible. Now, as the COVID-19 crisis continues to impact us all, especially the most vulnerable, this new type of economic system is needed more than ever. B Lab UK has developed a variety of initiatives to support the B Corp community and compiled a selection of resources to support all businesses through this difficult time.
The latest updates and activies
We will update this page with our latest activities. We will also be offering spaces for the B Corp community to talk about business pressures, speak to leaders with experience in challenging situations, and we will share newsletters with guidance and support.
Join the B Hive
We encourage you to share thoughts, resources, challenges and support on the B Corp UK group on the B Hive
B Corps in action
This blog features positive stories about B Corps lending a hand to support local communities, key workers and the NHS frontline.
CEO sessions
This B Hive group is for CEOs and B Corp leaders to share current COVID-19 related challenges and reflect on previous testing times.
B Interdependent
This website spotlights stories of leadership from B Corps around the world and resources for businesses across different regions.
Advice and events about people and culture
People and Culture working group
This working group is for B Corps with over 50 employees to share information from an HR perspective.
Advice and tips for people management
This document summarises the lessons from businesses that are adapting to new wars of working, from a people perspective.
How to host an Open Conversation about Anti-racism
Whilst we may be tempted to rush to respond with new policies and practices, for long-term meaningful action, we need to take a step back and reflect on our roles as individuals within a system that perpetuates racism. The journey towards building anti-racist organisations and dismantling racism starts with the individual.
We recognise that your business, teams, and priorities may be severely impacted by COVID-19. For B Corps due to recertify in 2020, B Lab is offering a six-month extension to allow extra time and flexibility for your company’s most pressing needs. We also welcome you to continue on your original timeline if you prefer, as our team is still actively recertifying companies.
If you’re not sure when your recertification due date is, log in to your B Impact Assessment and find it at the top of your Dashboard. As of 1st April, your new recertification date reflects this extended timeline. Please note that your B Corp Certification fee is managed separately to your recertification. If you have any questions on your certification fees, please contact community@bcorporation.uk.
Business resources for COVID-19
Working safely
Government guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
After-lockdown legal guides
A collection of useful guides from B Corp law firm, Bates Wells, to help businesses seamlessly transition into the post-lockdown world.
Returning to work
People Management asks legal experts how to approach asking staff to come back to a workplace - what if someone refuses?
Working remotely
CIPD shares a series of top tips to help you and your teams get the most out of homeworking.