D&I Spy - Inclusion, Uncovered

A redux without the internet burps..! Hear author and reward expert, Rameez, discuss pay transparency for women and ethnic minority employees, and offer suggestions to organisations and individuals. RESOURCES:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameezkaleem/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Mondays-culture-through-transparency-ebook/dp/B0BDXYTNX6 https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023...

Menopause expert Lauren Chiren shares her practical approach for organisations on how to retain their top talent during the menopause. We also discuss what women can do to support themselves in order to successfully continue in their career. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/free-menopause-the-basics https://womenofacertainstage.com Learn m...

Join us as we discuss the question often asked of Black and ethnic minority people - ‘But, where are you REALLY from’. Author and consultant, Joyce Osei shares her perspective and we cover microaggressions, othering and what people really mean when they ask the question. Also, hear Joyce’s advice on what to say in response and what to ask instead of this question. RESOURCES:  https://filamentpubli...

Hear from author Ann Kowal Smith as she highlights how loneliness in the workplace should be a real concern for organisations and offers solutions to combat this for both employees and employers in post-COVID times. RESOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/annkowalsmith/2023/05/09/loneliness-may-be-as-dangerous-as-smoking-heres-why-employers-should-care/ https://www.reflectionpoint.org https://www....

Hear Anna Marsden, expert in communications, discuss the power dynamics when labels are used. We also cover the positives and negatives of labels, social media and how workplaces should deal with labels. This episode complements the much listened to episode in Season 1 with Paul Russell. RESOURCES:  https://deadline.com/2023/03/streaming-films-more-diverse-than-theatrical-features-study-1235313145...

A very practical episode about how people can become conflicted between standing out and fitting in at work - and the organisational ramifications of this. Hear from author of ‘Leader Awakened’ Samreen McGregor as she explores the topic and offers her insight. RESOURCES: Leaderawakened.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha and Dr Julie pick out their favourite talking points and top tips from the latest round of episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author of ‘The Personal Board of You Inc’., Emma Maslen, discusses strategies for effective networking which will enhance your career. We also debate the specific barriers that people from minority communities face when networking and Emma gives suggestions to overcome these. RESOURCES:  https://www.emmamaslen.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-Board-You-Inc-achievement/dp/1781337624 Learn mor...

ESG is becoming increasingly important to investors, which in turn means it's becoming important to organisations. Hear from Teresa Boughey as she discusses how DEI often crosses into ESG, and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of everyone. RESOURCES:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-boughey-jungle-hr/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.purposeupgrade.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-...

Jon, founder of the advocacy group Sports Media LGBT+, discusses whether football is a safe space for gay/bi/trans fans and players. We also examine fake allyship from celebrities, particularly during the men’s Qatar World Cup. RESOURCES:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-holmes-sport/?originalSubdomain=uk https://sportsmedialgbt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Hear from Pinar Guvenc of SOUR, the international hybrid design studio that solves social and urban issues through sustainable and inclusive methods. We discuss the importance of co-creation and Inclusive research and the need for designers to step up and act as human-centred design advocates. Pinar talked about two of their recent projects including designing an award-winning deodorant for people...

Hear from the ‘Bird in a Plane’, Tracey, as she recounts her 3 epic, solo bi-plane journeys and discusses the barriers to women in aviation.  RESOURCES:  https://www.birdinabiplane.com/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pilot-60-dubbed-bird-biplane-29549180 https://www.instagram.com/biplanebird/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear how the R Word is being used in the title of a new Channel 4 documentary fronted by Rosie Jones and how Rachel believes the word continues to severely harm members of the disabled community. RESOURCES:  https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/rosie-jones-responds-backlash-over-30369076?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/04/rosie-jones-change...

Natasha and Dr Julie pick out their favourite talking points and top tips from the latest round of episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We spoke to Barrister and Author, Robin White about the recent debate in the UK Parliament concerning amending or keeping the definition of ‘sex’ in the Equality Act of 2010. Robin is a leading authority on trans rights and frequently speaks on the topic.  Resources: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2023-06-12/debates/F74BD8CC-4807-46F4-AA51-5402B7CFE8F9/LegislativeDefinitionOfSex Learn more...

Hear from Dr Rebecca Whittington as she talks about the recent research undertaken by Reach and Women in Journalism, into the online harm experienced by women journalists. Key findings of the report are discussed including harassment, stalking, mental health implications, and how women are leaving the industry as a direct result. There is also a call to action. This episode contains references tha...

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also known as Inclusion Networks, have become widely associated with providing a safe space for employees to come together, raising awareness, and informing the wider organisation. We speak with author and ERG powerhouse, Joe Santana about how these groups can, and should, support organisations in achieving their business goals. We also ask the question - what’s ne...

Hear from Farhana Hemani and Dr. Christopher Owen from Manchester Pride as they discuss how Manchester Pride is more than an annual celebration and how organisations can get involved with their All Equals Charter programme. As Dr. Christopher is an expert in the field, we also take the opportunity to discuss systemic oppression within young people's contemporary literature and how this can relate...

Hear from activist Rachel Charlton-Dailey, on the media's portrayal of disabled people and the difficulty that disabled people face when telling their own stories. We highlight when the media does well, and when they fall short. We also discuss ways that the media can improve. LINKS: https://twitter.com/RachelCDailey https://www.theunwritten.co.uk/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/disabled-brita...

Helen says the way we think about time is broken. She encourages us to cultivate time intelligence and highlights the dangers of disadvantaging already marginalised groups by our lack of time awareness. This is a conversation that includes practical suggestions for people and organisations.  RESOURCES: https://twitter.com/HelenBeedham https://www.helenbeedham.com/TFOT-downloads-list https://journa...

Hear from Tess Howard, a Great Britain hockey player and Independent Advisor, Simon Webb, about the launch of Inclusive Sportswear. As founder and Director of Inclusive Sportswear CIC, Tess discusses her passion for ensuring women are able to participate in sports without the constraints of gendered sportswear.  Resources: https://inclusivesportswear.com/ Insta: @inclusivesportswear Twitter: @incl...

Simon is the Head of Marketing & Communication for Sporting Equals, a charity championing ethnic diversity in sport and physical activity. Simon discusses the charity’s work and how it benefits local communities. Resources: https://www.sportingequals.org.uk/ @OneLoveSAW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kathryn Albany-Ward is the CEO of Colour Blind Awareness, a not-for-profit organisation advocating for people with colour blindness. 1 in 12 men and boys in the UK are colour blind, and 1 in 200 women or girls. When Kathryn’s son was diagnosed with colour blindness she realised the lack of awareness in sports of the condition and has since worked with numerous grassroots and elite sports groups to...

Holly Woodford co-founded Her Spirit, the all-in-one app for women who want to be active. We talked to Holly about the benefits of exercise for women, particularly 40yrs+ and experiencing the perimenopause and menopause and how the Her Spirit app can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Hartley discusses the barriers women face as spectators and players of football. Laura is the Acting Editor of Reach plc’s Women's Football coverage, including national and regional titles such as the Mirror, Express and Manchester Evening News. Laura is also a HerGameToo ambassador for Coventry City FC.   Resources: Insta: rwomensfootball https://www.hergametoo.co.uk/ Learn more about your...