
Talking inclusion with...
Monthly podcasts about inclusion and diversity brought to you by Inclusive Employers. Join our hosts, broadcaster Stephanie Hirst and Inclusive Employers' Senior Consultants Steven Copsey and Ariel Chapman, as they meet various guests with fascinating stories of inclusion, diversity and belonging. This podcast is for everyone who has an interest in inclusion and diversity. Learn about key topics, best practice and how to take real action to make inclusion an everyday reality. Find out more about Inclusive Employers at www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk
Episodes
22 episodes
Inclusion's Evolution: Past Reflections, Future Readiness
In this podcast episode, Addison Barnett, Director of Impact at Inclusive Employers and Maddie Wolloton-B...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 5
•
51:08

Stakeholder Management for Inclusion
The power of collective action and agreement is crucial to the progression of inclusion in the workplace. But how do you get everyone on board with new ideas and initiatives? We know managing expectations, resolving conflicts and delivering the...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 4
•
41:47

Raising up the Staff Voice through the Power of Staff Networks - a National Inclusion Week special episode with NHS Employers
Join our presenter Rosie Clarke for this special National Inclusion Week 2023 episode, where we delve into our third National Inclusion Week 2023 Daily Action: Take action – empower your employees.Our guests in this episode include...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 3
•
55:15

How to engage your Employees in Inclusion - a National Inclusion Week special episode with Correla
Join our presenter Ariel Chapman for this special National Inclusion Week 2023 episode, where we delve into our first daily action: Take action – engage your employees, and how to engage colleagues in the first step in an inclusion strate...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 2
•
36:39

Anti-fat bias and weight stigma
Trigger warning throughout this podcast, we discuss eating disorders, disordered eating, diet culture, fat-shaming, and food. With 62% of UK adults thinking people discriminate against people in bigger bodies, this podcast will examine ...
•
Season 3
•
Episode 1
•
51:43

National Inclusion Week special episode with McDonald's - Supporting ethnic leaders
Ethnic minority employees often face barriers to achieving their full potential and are under-represented in leadership positions.In this special podcast for National Inclusion Week, Stephanie Hirst talks to two rising stars from McDonal...
•
40:36

Infertility, miscarriage and baby loss
Infertility, miscarriage and baby loss have a history of being taboo, they may be briefly mentioned in an organisation’s absence policy but are usually not openly discussed at work. However, times are changing for the better, and to...
•
Season 6
•
Episode 6
•
1:03:44

Disability in the workplace
With only 1 in 2 people with disabilities in work compared to 4 in 5 non-disabled people, there are still barriers in the workplace for the 41 million people with disabilities in the UK. Join presenter Steven Copsey, guests ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 5
•
53:51

Faith, religion and belief at work
In the UK, people belong to a wealth of religions and hold various beliefs. But what can inclusive employers do to support those of faith? We explore religion and a belief as protected characteristics and share our expert advice for emplo...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
38:33

Gen Z, diversity and inclusion
Gen Z is the most diverse generation in our workplaces and they make up about 20% of the UK workforce.In this podcast, we explore this group’s expectations with regards to inclusion, look at generational stereotypes and offer advice on h...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
40:45

Menopause at work
Menopause is often an overlooked area of inclusion and yet it affects around half of workers. We explore why menopause is still a taboo topic and why it’s important that we all understand more. As always, we share real-life experien...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
38:37

Trans and non-binary experiences in the workplace
Do you know how to support your trans and non-binary colleagues? Join presenter Stephanie Hirst (she/her), guest Ali Hannon (they/them) and our very own Steven Taylor (he/him), Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Inclusive Employers...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 1
•
49:47

Staff Networks - National Inclusion Week edition with Co-op
Staff networks (also known as employee networks or employee resource groups) are super effective vehicles to support colleagues, raise awareness, impact-assess decision making and enable innovative approaches to make your organisation stronger....
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
48:51

Parents and carers at work
In this podcast we hear personal experiences from our guests and discover practical advice and tips for employers from an Inclusive Employers expert.Data shows that seven million people in the UK are parents and carers. Flexible and fami...
•
55:00

Anti-racism in the UK
Our latest research shows that race is on the Diversity & Inclusion agenda for 85% of organisations in the UK. Following the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, more individuals and organisations are committing to anti-racist act...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
54:16

10 Years of Inclusion
Inclusive Employers celebrates their 10th birthday in May 2021 at a time when inclusion has never had a greater profile in the media, in work, in our conversations and in our lives. Our host, Stephanie Hirst, is joined by Inclusive...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
46:12

Let's talk about Mental Health
1 in 4 of us will be diagnosed with a mental illness during our lifetime and many more will have undiagnosed mental health problems. Unsurprisingly, mental health issues are having a greater impact on people’s ability to work than ever be...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
54:29

Neurodiversity in the workplace
To build a truly inclusive culture in your organisation you need to consider, and allow for, how every individual accesses and can thrive in, the workplace. Understanding neurodiversity is one key to enabling this. In this month’s...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
46:00

Race and social mobility
Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic young adults continue to be at a greater risk of being unemployed than White young adults. Steven Copsey talks to our guests about their backgrounds, their sense of belonging and their experiences when joi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
41:10

Inclusion and diversity in sport
Join Steven Copsey and guests Anita Asante, Former England and current Aston Villa footballer, and James Ledger, Commonwealth Games athlete, and our very own Michelle Daltry, Senior Inclusion & Diversity Consultant at Inclusive Employers, a...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
49:59

Supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues
Talking inclusion with Stephanie Hirst, Marianne Cowie, Theresa Farrenson and Matheus Carvalho.Join Stephanie Hirst and guests Theresa Farrenson from Aon and Marianne Cowie, Strategic Execution Manager from Zurich, and our very own Mathe...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
36:47
