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Episodes

The Biggest Mistake Employee Resource Groups Make When Working With Role Models
July 10, 2018

The Biggest Mistake Employee Resource Groups Make When Working With Role Models

Role Models are often portrayed as the solution to many of the challenges that minority groups experience in the workplace. Find out what this actually means and how you can use role models in your resource group.
3 Experiences That Reminded Me Of The Importance of Our Inclusive Community
July 3, 2018

3 Experiences That Reminded Me Of The Importance of Our Inclusive Community

Confessions, Community & Employee Resource Groups. Find out why I have a confession to make.
How LGBT Employee Resource Groups Changed The Workplace Forever [Research Breakdown]
June 26, 2018

How LGBT Employee Resource Groups Changed The Workplace Forever [Research Breakdown]

Employee resource groups have evolved. Find out how by looking at some of the most influential publications in the field.
The 4 Phases That Inclusive Employee Resource Groups Must Experience To Evolve [Research Breakdown]
June 19, 2018

The 4 Phases That Inclusive Employee Resource Groups Must Experience To Evolve [Research Breakdown]

Employee Resource Groups have evolved. Find out how as I look at some of the most influential publications in the field.
The 5 Types Of People You Need In Your Professional Network [Book Review]
June 12, 2018

The 5 Types Of People You Need In Your Professional Network [Book Review]

What sort of people do you need in your professional network? Find out as I review a book that helps you to understand your professional network through an inclusive lens.
How Employee Resource Groups Help Employees To Remain In The Company For Longer [Interview with David Clark]
June 5, 2018

How Employee Resource Groups Help Employees To Remain In The Company For Longer [Interview with David Clark]

Do employee resource groups have a business impact? Find out the extent to which, having an employee resource group stops people leaving your organisation.
How Transparency Between Employee Resource Groups Can Generate Trust [Research Breakdown]
May 29, 2018

How Transparency Between Employee Resource Groups Can Generate Trust [Research Breakdown]

Some resource groups perform better than others. Find out why!
The Reason Our Inclusive Community Is So Important [1st Year Birthday Show]
May 22, 2018

The Reason Our Inclusive Community Is So Important [1st Year Birthday Show]

This episode marks the first anniversary of the podcast. Find out why it may not be for everyone!
How To Avoid The False Belief That Employee Resource Groups Are Competing Against Each other [Research Breakdown]
May 15, 2018

How To Avoid The False Belief That Employee Resource Groups Are Competing Against Each other [Research Breakdown]

Should well performing resource groups collaborate with less effective groups? Find out what collaboration look like in real life.
Why The National Day for Staff Networks Is So Important For Inclusion [Interview]
May 8, 2018

Why The National Day for Staff Networks Is So Important For Inclusion [Interview]

The National Day for Staff Networks is an important part of bringing DEI communities together. Find out more as I talk to the National committee.
Why Some Of You Were Unhappy With The Way I Talked About Race
May 1, 2018

Why Some Of You Were Unhappy With The Way I Talked About Race

You can’t please all of the people all of the time! Find out why some people don’t like the emphasis I’ve placed on race and ethnicity in the workplace.
A Beginner’s Guide To How Racism At Work Has Evolved [Book Review]
April 24, 2018

A Beginner’s Guide To How Racism At Work Has Evolved [Book Review]

Today I’m reviewing the book: Racism at Work: The Danger of Indifference. Find out why there’s been quite a bit of media coverage about this book.
Why Welcoming Your Identity But Not Your Ability Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]
April 17, 2018

Why Welcoming Your Identity But Not Your Ability Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]

There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. Find out why it’s often hard to identity or intervene.
Why Back Handed Compliments Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]
April 10, 2018

Why Back Handed Compliments Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]

There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. Find out about a covert form of prejudice that is SO subtle that when you observe it actually looks like a compliment.
Why Deliberately Making You Feel Abnormal Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]
April 3, 2018

Why Deliberately Making You Feel Abnormal Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimination [Research Breakdown]

There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. Find out why it’s often hard to identity or intervene.
The 3 Strategies That Help Employees From Minority Groups To Feel More Authentic In The Workplace [Research Breakdown]
March 27, 2018

The 3 Strategies That Help Employees From Minority Groups To Feel More Authentic In The Workplace [Research Breakdown]

The need to be authentic in the workplace is one of the most compelling reasons for people wanting to join employee resource groups. Find out about the challenges of authenticity in the workplace and some potential solutions you may find useful.
Why Having a Babyface Helps Black Leaders in the Workplace [Research Breakdown]
March 20, 2018

Why Having a Babyface Helps Black Leaders in the Workplace [Research Breakdown]

In order to make it to the top of an organisation, the way you look matters.  Find out why, if you come from a stigmatised group, having a baby face is useful for employees who want to make it the C Suite.
The Advanced Guide To Building Disability Smart Organisations [Interview with George Selvanera]
March 13, 2018

The Advanced Guide To Building Disability Smart Organisations [Interview with George Selvanera]

Disability in the workplace is a bigger issue than you may think. Find out  more as I interview George Selvanera, former Director of Policy, Services and Communications at Business Disability Forum
How Male Allies Can Support Women for Gender Equality In The Workplace [Book Review]
March 6, 2018

How Male Allies Can Support Women for Gender Equality In The Workplace [Book Review]

Can male allies accelerate gender parity? Find out as I review a book that talks about allies.
The Two Primary Strategies Used By Organisations Trying to Increase Diverse Representation At Senior Level
Feb. 27, 2018

The Two Primary Strategies Used By Organisations Trying to Increase Diverse Representation At Senior Level

Today, I want to talk about the representation of minority groups within the workplace. Find out why the release of the Black Panther movie draws attention to how black people are represented in the media as a whole.
Diversity Climate Vs. Inclusion Climate A Guide To Understanding What They Mean In Your Workplace
Feb. 20, 2018

Diversity Climate Vs. Inclusion Climate A Guide To Understanding What They Mean In Your Workplace

I’ve been reminded how different the climate is in different parts of the world. Find out if diversity and inclusion climates also vary between different organisations.
Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]
Feb. 13, 2018

Everything You Need To Know About Delivering through Diversity The Follow Up Study To The Famous McKinsey Report [Report Breakdown]

Let’s talk about the McKinsey Report: Delivering Through Diversity.  Find out why this report is important because of how it will be interpreted.
Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes
Feb. 5, 2018

Talking About Intersectionality? Avoid These Common Diversity Mistakes

In my experience, Intersectionality is one of those terms that is thrown around casually by people in the field of Diversity & Inclusion but is rarely explained or discussed thoroughly. Find out the importance of Intersectionality and what this means for individuals.
The 3 Big Mistakes That Employee Resource Groups Make On Their Corporate Websites When Promoting Diversity
Jan. 30, 2018

The 3 Big Mistakes That Employee Resource Groups Make On Their Corporate Websites When Promoting Diversity

How are employee resource groups presented on corporate websites? Find out about a number of common practices that could actually be damaging efforts to become a more inclusive workplace.