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Dan Simpson (Siemens Energy) joins our very own Rebecca Hourston to talk about bias in the workplace and what organisations can do to overcome this. Listen on to this exciting episode to learn more about; Factors that shape our bias When bias can appear in an organisation How we can identify bias within ourselves What it looks like to be an ally in the workplace How to best support someone in your organisation that is being targeted by bias #DEI #TalkingTalent  #beatingbias #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #workplacebias #unconsciousbias

Does your team feel that the organization supports their well-being? The importance of workplace wellbeing cannot be overstated. Healthy and happy employees make for a more engaged, high-performing, and productive workforce. However, telling your employees to make good choices isn't enough. The workplace culture must meet them halfway. Our guest for this episode is Mercedes Samudio, a psychotherapist, speaker, and author of Shame Proof Parenting. She helps working families develop resilience strategies to navigate the unique challenges that can come with work-life integration. Join us for a much-needed discussion on how you can start cultivating a workplace culture of wellbeing - one where employees feel free to advocate for the resources and time that they need to care for their mental and emotional health. #Wellbeing #DEI #TalkingTalent

Sue Black OBE, Professor of Computer Science and Technology Evangelist, Durham Uni joins our very own Donna Herdsman, Managing Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Talking Talent to discuss the importance and role of technology in Inclusion. Listen to this week's episode to learn more about; Why diversity and inclusion is still such a critical challenge within the IT sector Why securing and maintaining a diverse workforce in tech is such a challenge The lessons we have still to learn in society about accepting people as we find them With AI playing an increasing role in our lives, what we must do to ensure that bias does not prevail and that we create technology that truly benefits all in society. #DEI #TalkingTalent  #Technology #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Coaching #DiverseWorkforce

Lou Hemming (Google) and Ian Dinwiddy (Inspiring Dads) join Lucinda Quigley to talk about equal parenting and what needs to be done to ensure it’s supported within organisations. Listen on to this exciting episode to learn more about; Is equal parenting still a myth? What is equal parenting and is it happening in any organisations right now? How can we stop gender divide happening from day one of parenting? Where we need to do more to promote equal parenting. What can be done to promote shared parental leave even more within organisations. #DEI #TalkingTalent  #WorkingParents #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #EqualParenting #WorkingDads

Despite advances, women still face unique obstacles in the workplace. These include pay inequities, barriers to career progression, difficulty accessing capital and high-potential networking opportunities, balancing work and family responsibilities, microaggressions, and other biases that prevent them from reaching their maximum potential in business.  Yet in the face of these challenges, women are continuously overcoming! Through seeking out coaches, mentors, role models, and business partnerships who focus on supporting women in leadership, they are becoming more confident and vocal about the value they bring to the workplace. In this episode, we’re joined by Jennifer Justice, CEO and founder of The Justice Department, a female focused advisory, consulting and law firm advocating for female founders, talent, execs and brands. JJ is also a champion for gender equality and DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) in the workplace. Tune in for insight on how women can take a greater stand for the business success and quality of life that they want to experience. #DEI #womeninleadership #TalkingTalent

Kindness in the workplace goes beyond the mundane niceties of “Good morning” and “How was your weekend?” There is more intention to it than that. It could be something as simple as offering to help a coworker with a task or taking the time to listen to someone's concerns. It could also be something bigger, like supporting a colleague who is navigating a major life transition or organizing a company-wide relief effort in support of a good cause. Our guest for this episode, Nick Ferrialo, says, “Being kind is being active and it's more soul-based.” Creating a culture of kindness in the workplace is essential as it can have a tremendous impact on employee wellbeing. It helps improve morale and motivation, too. Because when people feel like they are part of a supportive and caring workplace, they are more likely to be engaged in their work and committed to their company. So how can you foster a culture of kindness in your own workplace? In this episode, Nick Ferrialo, Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner and founder of Elm City Coaching, joins us for a much-needed discussion on the importance of creating a workplace culture of kindness. Tune in to gain insight on what kindness in the workplace looks like, why it's important, and how to foster a culture of kindness in your own workplace. #BeKind #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #TalkingTalent

We all have a responsibility in co-creating inclusive work environments. It’s more than a “good idea.” Workplace inclusion is a business imperative. Organizations that prioritize inclusion (not just diversity) experience exponentially greater innovation and collaboration, which combined gives them a distinct competitive and fiscal advantage. And beyond that, more importantly, when employees feel included, they gain a genuine sense of belonging and are more likely to be positively engaged within the organization. But if leadership and its employees are not working effectively together on this, it will be hard to gain momentum and buy-in for initiatives related to inclusion and building a culture of belonging. So what are the mindset shifts and work that must be embraced to advance workplace inclusion? Let’s talk about that. In this episode, we’re joined by Steven Humerickhouse, Executive Director of The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, who has expanded The Forum from a one-day event into the leading international global conference for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. Tune in to hear proven perspective on what it takes to cultivate positive, inclusive work environments where everyone is all in.' #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #TalkingTalent

Dr Emma Jane O’Leary, Director at Proctor & Gamble talks openly about her experiences as a working mother of a neurodiverse child and how those experiences have sparked her passion to change the way P&G recruits, onboards and supports their neurodiverse employees. Listen on to this exciting episode to learn more about; How can leaders and work cultures best support neurodivergent colleagues? What specific support do managers of neurodivergent employees need? What are the practical ways you can create an inclusive recruitment, onboarding and progression process for neurodivergent employees? How can you create a neurodiverse-friendly workplace where people can thrive? The challenges a working parent / career of a neuro diverse child can be vastly different to that of a working parent of an A Typical child. What can organisations do to support this group of employees? #DEI #TalkingTalent  #ImposterSyndrome #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Commonwealthgames

A four time Olympian, OBE and now Head of Inclusion & Engagement at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Donna Fraser shares her thoughts, insights and experiences on; Pushing through self-doubt to grasp opportunities with both hands Why diversity and inclusion are such an important part of the Commonwealth Games strategic intent What success will look like in DEI at the Commonwealth Games How the concept of imposter syndrome can influence you in the world of sports The impact of ‘grassroots’ in the sporting world and the parallel in the business world #DEI #TalkingTalent  #ImposterSyndrome #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #Commonwealthgames

We've got potentially 40% of employees reporting that they're somewhat likely to quit in the next three to six months, according to the McKinsey report. In the US they've already, apparently had 19 million workers leave the workforce as of April 2021 and that's continuing. So, this is a real issue for all of us and particularly for us as leaders, who at a time where we might not feel physically and emotionally in the most brilliant place, need to be creating environments of connection, belonging and community, where people really feel valued and feel a purpose in their working world. So what do we do? In this week’s episode Jo Lyon, the other half of Talking Talent’s founders shares her insight on: How leaders need to be during this turbulent time? What are the traits that they need to show? What is it that might be stopping leaders from being able to really be inclusive and move forward during this period of time of change? What can organisations do to support leaders, managers and individuals during this time? #TheGreatAttrition #Leaders #TalkingTalent  #CompanyCulture #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership #Retention

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the workplace is becoming more and more common. It’s everywhere and in everything. As businesses adopt advancing technologies, they may have the right intentions: to improve efficiency and inclusion. However, there are heightened concerns that AI may actually be having a detrimental impact, especially in regard to DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion). Vicki Krajewski is a digital product designer, former teacher, and writer who wants to help change our current trajectory towards online division and addiction. She worked in educational publishing through the switch from stuffing CD-ROMs into the backs of giant textbooks through the clumsy concoction of the first ‘eBooks’ and online learning applications, and has since then helped build digital learning practices for companies big and small around the world. Talking Talent is proud to have her as the Executive Director of Talking Talent Online since 2017. Vicki joins us on this episode for an eye-opening discussion about AI’s growing influence on our work and personal lives. We’ll also explore ways that we can all do our part to ensure that new technologies are inclusive and beneficial to ALL people. #DEI #AI #inclusion #wellbeing #TalkingTalent

For too long, working long hours has been synonymous with career success and progression. But you know as well as us: that’s not the case. Working every hour in the day can have hugely negative consequences – from burnout to exclusion. And that’s exactly what happens to working parents and carers. When you can’t work long hours, it’s often your career progression that pays the price. It sounds outdated, and certainly not something that should still happen in today’s workplace… But it is. So this week, our Head of Working Parents, Lucinda Quigley, speaks to Jane van Zyl, CEO of Working Families, to discuss whether company cultures have changed, if they truly support working parents, and how managers and leaders can get the best from their people. Tune in to this week’s episode for an in-depth conversation about: The challenges working parents and carers face today – from the implications of post-lockdown office returns to long-hours cultures to stifled progression. The importance of good quality job design and an outcome-based attitude to performance. The difference between 'role models' and 'real models'. The need for open conversations around expectations when it comes to performance management. The place of hybrid working – and why it's not a silver bullet for working parents. #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #TalkingTalent #PsychologicalSafety #WorkplaceCulture