Making the World Fairer

Did you enjoy the Making The World Fairer podcast? We have a new podcast out now we think you’ll love. ' What's going on up there? ' unpacks the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking. Each week, psychologists from Pearn Kandola join our host, Grace, to explore a vast range of fascinating topics, from understanding why conspiracy theories tak...

In the latest episode of the Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola, OBE is joined by Jo Grose, the first female Chief Executive of United Synagogue, to discuss: her role and ambitions for the charity, including increasing the number of women in leadership positions and creating new spaces for young Orthodox Jewish people. the key tenets and concepts Jewish communities live by, and...

In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola, OBE is joined by Pritpal Bhullur, a Senior Human Resources Business Partner in the UK Ministry of Defence, and Deputy Chair of the Defence Sikh Network to discuss: The traditions of the Sikh faith, its visibility, and lesser-known aspects. How Pritpal's distinguished career intersects with his faith. The important...

In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by Professor Erin Wilson, University of Groningen, and Professor Christopher Baker, Goldsmiths, University of London to discuss: How religion and belief intersect with organisational policy The challenges organisations face in seeking to accommodate diverse religious beliefs Examples of best practices...

"When you have a society where people respect each other's right to believe and behave according to their beliefs, then you have the recipe for a peaceful and prosperous society, and in that condition, normal business can thrive." In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by Brian Grim, President and Founder of the Religious Freedom & Busines...

"Muslims experience the greatest faith penalty in the labour market relative to any other religious groups." * Our latest podcast episode offers advice on how employers can better support their Muslim employees, as well as discussion on: The importance of understanding the core beliefs and practices of Islam in order to support Muslim employees more effectively Fairness not favours – creating conv...

Stereotype research shows that many people feel religious beliefs are incompatible with LGBTQ+ equality. But what's the reality? In our latest episode of the Religion At Work podcast, special guest The Rev'd Mark Rowland joins host Professor Binna Kandola OBE to discuss: Mark's personal journey as a Methodist Minister and active campaigner for LGBTQ+ equality within the church. The importance of c...

Nearly 7,000 people took part in our Religion At Work (2023) research, the largest of its kind looking at the experiences of people of faith in the workplace. In this special episode, our podcast host, and author of the report, Professor Binna Kandola OBE explores the research, looking at: The progress made towards a fairer workplace The key issues experienced by employees of faith Recommendations...

Are your workplace policies effective at protecting your employees - as well as your organisation - when it comes to religious discrimination? In the first two episodes of our new podcast series examining religion at work, Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by two employment experts from the law firm Shoosmiths, Simon Fennell and Amy Leech, a Partner and Senior Associate at the firm respectivel...

Could your workplace policies be indirectly or directly discriminating against employees of faith? There have been an increasing number of court cases relating to religious and philosophical belief in the workplace in recent years. In the first two episodes of our new podcast series examining religion at work, Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by two employment experts from the law firm Shoosm...

How would you feel about working for free for over two months of the year? Equal Pay Day is celebrated at different times of the year, depending on country, organisation and dataset. Some mark the date early in the year, when women effectively begin earning money for their work, compared with their male counterparts, while others mark the date later in the year, when women effectively stop earning...

Are you inclusively attracting the best talent? Organisations focus on developing recruitment processes that are designed to attract the best talent. However, to achieve this, the process needs to be inclusive. We know that, for example, how a job advert is designed is critical as it can influence the type of candidate that applies for the job. Recorded from our live webinar series, 'How To Inclus...

Are your leaders confident in tackling the latest inclusion challenges right now? Inclusive Leadership training has existed for years – but since its inception, the landscape for leaders has changed dramatically. While many pressures leaders face remain the same, new challenges are emerging, with leaders entering into uncharted territory when it comes to inclusion. Recorded from our live webinar s...

For almost 40 years, we have been working to make workplaces fairer for everyone. We know that lasting change doesn't just start at the top. Creating an inclusive, equitable and fair organisation is a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play. Recorded from our new live webinar series, Jo reveals the Number 1 blocker to people taking accountability for inclusion, and covers some of th...

Join us for a special edition of our podcast, hosted by James Meachin, a Partner at Pearn Kandola who is an attraction, recruitment and onboarding specialist. Many organisations focus on developing inclusive recruitment processes that are both fair and effective. To achieve this, we know that the recruitment criteria – often competencies – are critical, as they influence who is selected. Recorded...

Join us for a special edition of our podcast, hosted by Bailey Bell, a managing psychologist at Pearn Kandola who has designed successful DEI programmes for many organisations in the private and public sector. Using his research and his experience, Bailey details the simple missteps that - unless addressed - can be costly to your organisation. Discover how to avoid these pitfalls and learn the sim...

Welcome to a special edition of our podcast, hosted by Clare Reynolds, principal psychologist at Pearn Kandola. Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace details the benefits of having neurodivergent employees in your workforce and how best to support them, with strategies to foster inclusive environments. Join Clare, a neurodiversity expert and coach, as she tackles the 3 most prevalent challenge...

Welcome to our DE&I Newscast, hosted by Professor Binna Kandola OBE. Joined each month by one of our business psychologists, Binna and his guests present a fresh perspective on pressing stories from a DE&I perspective while keeping you up to date with the latest research in the DE&I world. This month's special guests are Bailey Bell, a Managing Psychologist at Pearn Kandola, who examines Suella Br...

Welcome to our DE&I Newscast, hosted by Professor Binna Kandola OBE. Joined each month by one of our business psychologists, Binna and his guests present a fresh perspective on pressing stories from a D&I perspective while keeping you up to date with the latest research in the DE&I world. This month's special guest is Clare Reynolds, senior psychologist at Pearn Kandola, who examines Elon Musk's T...

Welcome to our D&I Newscast. This is where our business psychologists discuss topical D&I stories and keep you up to date with the latest research in the D&I world. Joining Professor Binna Kandola OBE this month to discuss "macho" workplace cultures, menopause training, and gender parity in the FTSE 350 is Dr. Jo Kandola, Head of Digital. And discussing our latest research into people of faith in...

In 2018, Pearn Kandola published groundbreaking research examining the experience of minorities in the workplace. This research revealed a shocking 60% of minorities had experienced racism in the workplace. Whilst many had witnessed discriminatory acts, a significant proportion had taken no action. The main reason for this was that they feared the consequences of speaking up. Since the original re...

In this episode, we talk about how gender bias can lead to fatal consequences at the NHS, the work of a DE&I leader, and how our latest research uncovers how managers feel about staff with disabilities. Find our more about how we work with organisations to foster inclusive cultures, recruitment and development here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us are feeling fatigued at the moment from the various pressures in our lives. We are not machines – we operate best in bursts of activity followed by proper recovery and rest. In this episode, Jonathan Taylor explores the psychology behind what influences our perception of 'stress' and how to make the most of your downtime to replenish your energy levels and maximise recovery. Find our mo...

For many of us during the pandemic, our homes were places in which we both lived and worked – and for many today, they still are. Many of the features of a 'capsule environment' – something psychologists have studied for many years – were and are being replicated in our houses. In this episode, Professor Binna Kandola OBE investigates how to make living and working at home more manageable and enjo...

The past few years have been full of challenges both in our professional and personal lives. Psychological resilience is not a rare quality or a fixed attribute but a set of responses to adversity that we can learn and develop. In this episode, Stuart Duff shares some of the resilience building techniques that are used within his coaching work to support your own resilience. Find our more about ho...