DC Diversity Dive

One in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. Welcome to Episode 14 of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast where our Diversity and Inclusion team aims to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations. In light of Time to Talk Day this week, and with this year’s theme being ‘Get comfortable and start talking about mental health,’ our DC colle...

🏳️‍🌈 In today’s episode, we honour the Legacy of Stonewall. As we commemorate Pride Month, we reflect on the historic Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement that continues to inspire the fight for equality and acceptance around the world.

In what ways can we prioritise health on a global scale, breaking down stigma and increasing access to support and treatment?   Tune in to today’s discussion recognising World Health Day, as we honour the milestones achieved and acknowledge the ongoing challenges 🎙️   In today’s episode, our host Sylvia Ingle is joined by guest speakers Emma Newman, Senior Marketing Manager, Neal Almajzoub, Senior...

Welcome to episode 11 of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations.   In this episode we recognise Women’s History Month, reflecting on the progress that has been made in advancing women's rights while acknowledging the ongoing work that still needs to be done to achieve greater equality and empowerme...

Tunde Soruna, the Workstream Lead for Ethnicity & Religion, is joined by Philip Freeborn, ExCo sponsor for the workstream, Carman Lo, Finance Director, and Jaleesa Dixon, AVP. Together, they delve into crucial topics surrounding ethnicity & religion in the workplace, and discuss how we can work together to create more inclusive cultures in business. 

In the age of technology, how can digital platforms and social media contribute to promoting open discussions about mental health positively?   Time to Talk Day is an annual initiative orchestrated by mental health organisations to champion open conversations around mental health. The primary objective is to diminish the stigma often associated with mental health issues by fostering discussions th...

How can we tackle the stigma and break down barriers to encourage open conversations about grief?   *Warning: this episode talks about themes of suicide and grief It is estimated that only about 30% of people actively seek professional help or counselling when dealing with grief, underscoring the need for increased awareness and support. National Grief Awareness Week encourages open discussions, e...

How does Movember help break down the stigma surrounding men's health? Movember is an annual event that takes place during the month of November, where men around the world grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.  Today, we look to discuss some of the more difficult topics and how...

What barriers do women face in achieving workplace equality?  Welcome to the latest episode of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations. In today’s episode, we look at Women's Equality Day, observed on August 26th in the United States to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Const...

SAHM is a UK event that runs from 18 July to 17 August each year, and is now in its third year. It celebrates the heritage of people with roots in the eight South Asian countries of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.  With this years theme being ‘Stories to Tell’ in this episode, we look to discuss difficulties people face and how to embody our va...

In this exclusive podcast episode, we discuss some of the difficulties that refugees face when forced to leave behind their homes and we hear of the personal experiences of one of our colleagues, Nael Almajzoub, who moved to the UK after having to leave his home and family due to the conflict in Syria. We look at ways we can work together and embody our values of ‘be kind’ and ‘be courageous’ as w...

Pride Month embraces the diversity of this community and celebrates people’s identities. As well as reflecting on the improvements we’ve made towards equality, it also promotes awareness and education on the issues these communities still face. At Delta Capita we support and encourage staff to allocate time to causes they believe in or identify with; coming together to allow all our employees to f...

Welcome to Episode 4 of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aims to recognise and support cultural practices, celebrations and well-being. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event enabling opportunities for us all to focus on reflecting and achieving good mental health. This is an ideal time for us all to think about mental health, tackle stigma, and d...

Welcome to our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aims to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations.  In light of International Women’s Day, we will be discussing the significance of embracing diversity, educating ourselves and others, and taking action to eliminate discrimination, to help build a future where everyone has the opportunity to thri...

Welcome to Episode 2 of our DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations. By recognising and supporting these occasions, which are an important part of many people’s lives and well-being, we help to enable an inclusive and diverse environment in which everyone can thrive regardless of their race, culture, or...

What do we think about Blue Monday and are our leadership teams able to adapt and support employees in this new hybrid world? We are proud to introduce episode 1 of our new Diversity and Inclusion podcast series, DC Diversity Dive, a podcast in which our Diversity and Inclusion team aim to recognise and support cultural practices and celebrations. By recognising and supporting these occasions, whi...