Talking inclusion with...

In this podcast episode, Addison Barnett, Director of Impact at Inclusive Employers and Maddie Wolloton-Banks, Director of Business Consulting at Grant Thornton, explore the dynamic shift in inclusion and diversity strategies over the past five years!

In this insightful conversation, they delve into businesses' transformative journey, from acknowledging the importance of inclusion to recognising it as a fundamental aspect of their strategic objectives.

Join us as we discuss the growing recognition of lived experiences, where passionate employees gain support and sponsorship to drive forward the inclusion and diversity (I&D) agenda. However, amidst these positive changes, challenges persist, especially in adequately supporting line managers who are pivotal in embedding inclusive practices.

They also explore the ongoing struggle in quantifying the return on investment (ROI) for such initiatives, highlighting the need for better data literacy and measurement tools. Moreover, the conversation around race and ethnicity has seen significant changes post-2020, with organisations committing to anti-racist initiatives, although sustaining momentum remains a challenge.

Tune in as they navigate the progress made, the hurdles faced, and the imperative of continuous improvement in the realm of I&D.

This episode offers a candid reflection on the journey and the ongoing quest for meaningful change in organisational cultures.

For more information about Inclusive Employers, visit the Inclusive Employers website at inclusiveempolyers.co.uk, where you can also find top tips, resources, webinars and training to help make inclusion an everyday reality for your employees in the UK and beyond.

The power of collective action and agreement is crucial to the progression of inclusion in the workplace. But how do you get everyone on board with new ideas and initiatives? We know managing expectations, resolving conflicts and delivering the best outcomes can be challenging.

In this podcast, we will hear reflections from the first and third sectors, including FTSE 100 organisations, Emergency Services, and the Sporting sector, on management and engaging with stakeholders to maximise your efforts and impact on workplace inclusion.

Join our presenter Rosie Clarke for this special National Inclusion Week 2023 episode, where we delve into our third National Inclusion Week 2023 Daily Action: Take action – empower your employees.

Our guests in this episode include our Director of Impact and Major Programmes, Addison Barnett and our guest speakers from NHS Employers, one of the sponsors for National Inclusion Week 2023:

• Cheryl Gascoigne, Advanced Occupational Therapist and Chair of The Enabled Staff Network, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Tracie Jolliff, Head of Inclusive Leadership and System Development, NHS England and Deputy Chair of the Health and Care Women Leaders Network
• Chris Truscott, Programme Manager, Mental Health Network and Heath and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network and co-chair LGBTQ+ Staff Group, NHS Confederation.

Find out more about National Inclusion Week.

A transcript will be made available.

Join our presenter Ariel Chapman for this special National Inclusion Week 2023 episode, where we delve into our first daily action: Take action – engage your employees, and how to engage colleagues in the first step in an inclusion strategy – collecting diversity data.

Our guests in this episode include our Senior Inclusion Diversity Consultant, Raquel Silvestre and Louise Lee, Strategic People Partner at Corella, the Software developers for the energy and gas industry.

Find out more about National Inclusion Week.

Trigger warning throughout this podcast, we discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, diet culture, fat-shaming, and food.

With 62% of UK adults thinking people discriminate against people in bigger bodies, this podcast will examine why anti-fat bias discussions need to be incorporated in inclusion training in the workplace.

During this podcast, our host Ariel Chapman talks to our guest Naomi Wilcox-Lee from Teach First about their approach to Anti-fat Bias and our very own Raquel Silvestre and Ruth-Anne Eghan, inclusion and diversity experts at Inclusive Employers, who also bring their own experiences to the discussion.

You can download a transcript of this podcast here.

For more information on this and other inclusion-related topics, visit our website.

Take a look at our upcoming webinars and events.

Ethnic minority employees often face barriers to achieving their full potential and are under-represented in leadership positions.

In this special podcast for National Inclusion Week, Stephanie Hirst talks to two rising stars from McDonald’s, Moe Nakmouch & Halina Khan, and Inclusive Employers’ Cheryl Carty. 

They share the challenges they have faced and overcome, the importance of diverse representation at a leadership level, and share advice on what employers need to do to ensure ethnic minority colleagues don’t face a glass ceiling.

Take a look at our upcoming webinars and events.

Download a transcript of this podcast here. 

Infertility, miscarriage and baby loss have a history of being taboo, they may be briefly mentioned in an organisation’s absence policy but are usually not openly discussed at work. 

However, times are changing for the better, and topics such as supporting colleagues with IVF treatment and miscarriages are becoming normalised both in society and in the workplace. 

In this month’s podcast, we talk to some of the Inclusive Employers team who these topics have personally impacted, and we share advice on what employers should do to support anyone affected by fertility-related issues, miscarriage or baby loss.

You can download a transcript of this podcast here.

For more information on this and other inclusion-related topics, visit our website. 

Take a look at our upcoming webinars and events.

 With only 1 in 2 people with disabilities in work compared to 4 in 5 non-disabled people, there are still barriers in the workplace for the 41 million people with disabilities in the UK. 

Join presenter Steven Copsey, guests Nathan Stephens and Natalie Clegg, and Carol Buchanan, Senior Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Inclusive Employers, as we get an insight into the experiences of physically disabled people in the workplace (and society).

We offer advice to employers to support disabled colleagues, as we build an understanding of barriers disabled people may have when looking for work and building successful careers. 

Visit our website to find out more about how to support disabled colleagues visit www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk

Inclusive Employers members can access our many resources including our Disability Guide Series. 

Take a look at our upcoming webinars and events. 

You can listen to a transcript of this podcast here.

In the UK, people belong to a wealth of religions and hold various beliefs. But what can inclusive employers do to support those of faith?  We explore religion and a belief as protected characteristics and share our expert advice for employers.

As always, we also share real experiences and stories as we think about the challenges people of faith have in today’s workplaces. 

In this month’s podcast, Steven Copsey is talking inclusion with Reverend Dom Jones, Force Chaplain at Hampshire Constabulary and Halyma Begum, L&D Manager at Co-op. We are also joined by Inclusive Employers Consultant Joseph Aninakwa. 

Visit our website to find out more about how to support colleagues visit: www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk   

Members can also access our resources including our 'Religion and belief in the workplace toolkit'.

You can access a transcript of this podcast here.

Gen Z is the most diverse generation in our workplaces and they make up about 20% of the UK workforce.

In this podcast, we explore this group’s expectations with regards to inclusion, look at generational stereotypes and offer advice on how to ensure future generations will be successful in your organisation. Our fantastic guests will also share their own experiences and stories. 

Our host Stephanie Hirst is talking inclusion with Natasha Fowler-Ekar, Equality & Liberation Officer at Leeds University Union and Roshan Sathiakeerthy, a Future Voices Group member who is about to embark on his career in law, and Inclusive Employers’ consultant, Courtney Wright.

 Visit our website to find out more about Inclusive Employers and how we can support your organisation to make inclusion an everyday reality through membership, training, consultancy and assessment.

A transcript of this podcast is available here.