Julia Bena

Julia Bena

Responsible Business Manager

“Ju-lee-ah Be-na” she/her

Julia works on the development of City & Guilds’ responsible business activities, ensuring our organisation remains a force for good and helps create a more sustainable and inclusive world. She is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion and solutions to climate change.

She helped establish the Princess Royal Training Awards and contributed to our DEI webinar series.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, visiting exhibitions, practicing yoga and learning new things.

connectedness | ideation | learner | intellection | maximiser

The latest stories from Julia Bena on the City & Guilds Foundation website:

Human-Centered Leadership: Nurturing Creativity, Connection, and Collaboration

Human-Centered Leadership: Nurturing Creativity, Connection, and Collaboration

by | 21 Nov 2023 | , , , ,

We attended Anthropy this month. The second edition of a gathering like no other, set in the beautiful Eden Project in Cornwall to bring together leading voices to imagine a better world. It’s no surprise that leadership was at the centre of conversations as a tool that shapes behaviours and indeed, our future. In an ever-changing world, leadership has transcended the traditional command-and-control model to embrace a more human-centered approach. The role of a leader is no longer confined to...

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Eliminating barriers to employment in the green sector

Eliminating barriers to employment in the green sector

by | 5 Sep 2023 | , , , , , ,

Creating and filling green jobs is crucial if the UK is to meet its target to deliver a net-zero economy by 2050 (Green Jobs Taskforce, 2021). Green jobs help to protect and restore the natural environment whilst also boosting economic growth, improving energy security, cutting household bills and promoting healthier communities. In essence, they benefit both people and the planet. However, the available workers and skill set required for these positions are increasingly falling short of what...

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Celebrating our first carbon literacy training participants

Celebrating our first carbon literacy training participants

by | 29 Mar 2023 | , , , ,

Between November and February, 28 colleagues across City & Guilds were invited to be involved in a pilot for Carbon Literacy Training and we are delighted that all have now received their Carbon Literacy accreditation. To be Carbon Literate means taking actionable steps towards tackling the climate emergency, feeling confident in communicating on this topic to our customers and stakeholders, and doing all that we can to mitigate the effects of climate change within our industry and...

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How can you reduce your carbon footprint at work?

How can you reduce your carbon footprint at work?

by | 17 Aug 2022 | , ,

This guest post is by Enas Rauf who was an intern in the Foundation team during July and August 2022. A carbon footprint is the measure of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of economic or human activity. With small changes, we can get big results! If everyone did these little changes, it would help us reduce our impact on the environment and help us achieve a healthier lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you get started! 7 ways you can reduce your carbon footprint...

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Co-op Levy Share: working together to fund thousands of apprenticeships

Co-op Levy Share: working together to fund thousands of apprenticeships

by | 12 Apr 2022 | , , , ,

On Tuesday 5 April, City & Guilds Foundation held an event in partnership with The Co-op discussing how large organisations with unspent apprenticeship levy can share funds with smaller businesses in need as part of their Levy Share initiative. Aimed at businesses who may have a large enough levy pot to share, but also businesses who may not have enough levy for their own apprenticeship ambitions, the event provided advice on how to access levy funds and use them to realise apprenticeship...

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Event: Leading Through Values

Event: Leading Through Values

by | 24 Jan 2022 | , ,

Let’s talk about values in leadership In October 2021, ILM published Leading through Values, a report researching the importance of values.  The report features case studies from a number of businesses, exploring what values mean for them, how values are being brought to life in everyday operations and how they've withstood the challenges faced during the pandemic. Read the Executive Summary. We discovered that company values are an integral part of their leadership models and ultimately...

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Leading through Black Lives Matter

Leading through Black Lives Matter

by | 5 Nov 2021 | , , ,

This Black History Month, we invited diversity and inclusion experts from our network to discuss the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in our organisations. Listen to the conversation for powerful insights on: Leading in a seismic shiftSustaining the impact of Black Lives MatterDealing with narratives of wokenessCritical leadership styles and qualitiesBlind spots to watch out Event speakers Nelarine Cornelius CCIPD, FRSA, AFBPsS, CPsychol, FBAM, FCIM, PFHEA, FAcSSProfessor of...

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