Pint of Perspective

National Inclusion Week takes place every September and is a time for us all to celebrate inclusion and take action to build inclusive workplaces   This year’s theme is ‘NOW IS THE TIME’ and we want to elevate voices from across our business and bring even more energy and enthusiasm into our conversations about inclusion.   At Greene King, it’s also a reminder that Inclusion is, and remains, impor...

In this episode, we speak to Si, Luke, and Zara about how they embraced an inclusive culture within their team when they used to work together and how it has supported their own careers.  As well as talking about how Luke the manager of the team at the time fostered an inclusive culture in their team, Zara and Si also share their own experiences of being part of the lgbtqia+ community and Luke tal...

In this episode, we speak to Maddie who works as waiting staff at our Poppyfields pub in Northampton. Maddie has now been with Greene King for over a year and a half but originally joined through our Mencap Programme. We discuss with Maddie her experiences of joining Greene King through the social mobility program and how it has helped her grow her confidence and become a core member of her pub te...

In this  podcast episode, Kathryn discusses the barriers to progression facing women in the working world and how Greene King aims to initiate a dramatic change in its own leadership development strategy.  As well as the topic of female leadership, Kathryn discusses her involvement with reverse mentoring aswell as female empowerment in her life outside of work as one of her main hobbies is competi...

On this episode we speak to Jowita who works as an ER case Manager at our support centre who is proud members of our employee led inclusion group (ELIG) Unity that support individuals from Black, Asian and minority backgrounds aimed at creating true inclusion for all.   Jowita shares her experiences of moving to the UK, working as a young polish female and how she navigated challenges of integrati...

On this episode we speak to Simon, Mike and Renee about being part of a diverse team who all work together at the Mannor Farm in Birmingham. We discuss Mike and Renees experiences of joining Greene king on our social mobility programmes through the Prince's Trust and Mencap. Simon, the General Manager of the pub also shares his personal experiences of being a father to 3 children with autism and h...

On this episode we speak to Ellie, Ruby and TJ who are proud members of our employee led inclusion group (ELIG) Ability that support individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities at Greene King.    As well as talking about their involvement in the employee led inclusion group, they also share their own experiences of living with Multiple sclerosis (MS), Anxiety and Autism and how it impact...

On this episode we speak to Alice, co-chairperson of Village Greene—the employee led inclusion group (ELIG) that supports the LGBTQ+ people at Greene King.    As well as telling us about her LGBTQ+ activism both in an outside of work, Alice shares her experiences of coming out in less than favourable circumstances and the difference between the projected image of a more accepting society and the r...

Charlotte is a member of Greene Sky, the employee led inclusion group (ELIG) focused on amplifying the voices of women in the the Greene King business.  In this bite-sized podcast episode, Charlotte discusses the barriers to progression facing women in the working world and how Greene King aims to initiate a dramatic change in its own leadership development strategy.  As well as the topic of femal...

In the latest episode of Pint of Perspective, we talk to the brilliant, inspiring Claire about the effects of menopause on women in the workplace. An impassioned member of the Greene Sky employee-led inclusion group (ELIG) at Greene King, Claire is helping to drive an agenda for greater awareness among employers of the challenges facing women experiencing perimenopause and post menopause. She disc...

In this episode, we speak to Sherice. She’s a Brand Lead at Greene King and a member of Unity—an employee led inclusion group or ‘ELIG’ that provides a safe space where Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees (and their allies) can connect. She tells us what inclusivity means to her and the important role that groups like Unity play in role-modelling success for ethnic minorities at Greene King...

Join us for a special National Inclusion Week episode of the Pint of Perspective! In this engaging conversation, we've brought together representatives from our employee-led inclusion groups to delve into the powerful themes of intersectionality and allyship. Listen as they share personal experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of unity and empathy in fostering an inclusive workplace...

Pia is a committee member of Unity, an employee-led inclusion group or ELIG that brings together Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people and provides a safe space for conversations that spread understanding and make Greene King a more inclusive workplace for everyone.  In this episode of Pint of Perspective, Pia talks about some of the achievements of the Unity group, the impact it has had for her...

In the latest bite-sized Pint of Perspective—which we’re lovingly calling Half-Pint of Perspective—we talk to Greene King Estate Manager, Peter. A passionate member of our Ability employee-led inclusion group (ELIG) with very personal reasons for wanting to join, Peter is a dedicated and focused ally to candidates and employees who live with disabilities. In this podcast, you’ll hear Peter discuss...

Dean is a key member of The Village Green—an Employee Led Inclusion Group (ELIG) at Greene King that gives a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community at the company to have the kinds of conversations that spearhead organisational, social and wider cultural change. Here, he discusses what everyday inclusion means to him, the business, and what more inclusive workplaces ultimately mean for employees.