Inclusion at Work – Details, episodes & analysis

At their best employee resource groups (ERGs) provide a space for connection, mutual support and career development for their members. They benefit the organisation by driving strategic priorities and help the communities they advocate for by addressing inequity and creating positive change. 

But at their worst, ERGs can become demotivated and negative. They can generate additional and non impactful work for themselves and others, and also create risks through organisational misalignment and agitation for change that might not actually be possible or desirable. 

In this episode Kerry Boys and Phil Cross deep dive into what an effective ERG looks like and how we can ensure they impact our organisations and our teams positively.

Given the talent shortage, how do we get our hiring processes working in the best possible way?

How do we make sure that our hiring processes are inclusive?

How do we ensure that we are giving people a fair and equitable go-to people as part of that process?

In this episode we answer some key questions that we are regularly asked by clients, providing you with learnings that will help you make real change in your organisation.

LINKS:

Find out more about how we can help your organisation with Inclusive Hiring, contact us at hello@leadersforgood.org.

PODCAST LINKS:

Website

iTunes

Spotify

Why is it important to continue DEI work during tough times?

In this episode, part two of their conversation, Phil Cross and Nadya Powell highlight the necessity for companies to maintain their DEI efforts even during economic downturns.

They also discuss: 

• The challenges and advantages of unconscious bias training, 
• The importance of leading through change.
• Why paying lip service is not enough and how real action is needed to make progress on DEI initiatives.

Listeners will find valuable resources to continue their learning and engagement in this work, making this episode a must-listen for all those interested in promoting DEI in their workplaces.

You can find this episode (along with part one of this chat) on your favourite podcast app.

Show Notes

Part One

What does great diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) look like in today’s organisations?

In this episode Phil Cross sits down with Nadya Powell – Founding Partner of UK based Utopia where she partners with global businesses such as Google, P&G, Kellogg and Spotify to rewire business cultures to be inclusive and healthy. 

Phil and Nadya discuss various aspects of best practice DEI, including:

- The benefits of having “noisy organisations”

- What effective inclusive leadership looks like

- The power of inclusive partnerships

The conversation was so comprehensive that it had to be split into two parts. Stay tuned for part two to hear more valuable insights on how to foster a culture of inclusion and promote DEI in the workplace.

If you are one of those people in your organisation who've found yourself leading the charge on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Or if you're an organisational leader, people and culture or HR professional, this episode is for you.

We speak with Dr. Jen O'Ryan, author, consultant, and specialist in inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Jen has a PhD in human behaviour and her background is in tech, leading organisational change and launching global initiatives.

We touch on many topics during this conversation, from safe spaces to inclusive language and much more. All sparked by conversation around Jen’s recent book, Inclusive AF - A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts.

Show Notes: 

- Jen O’Ryan

- Inclusive AF - A Field Guide for Accidental Diversity Experts by Dr Jen O'Ryan

- Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

- Building Brave Spaces with with Brené Brown & Barrett Guillen

What will 2023 bring for organisations focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)?

In this episode of the LFG Podcast, co-founders Kerry and Phil go deeper on their DEI trend predictions for 2023.

This episode is designed to help you better understand emerging opportunities and challenges and make more informed decisions about where they should be focussing your time, attention and resources.

Show Notes

* DEI Trends To Watch In 2023

* Bias Deep Dive with Riham Satti from Mevitae

* Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction

What does it take to scale DEI?

In this episode of the LFG Podcast we chat with Paul Marriott, President Asia-Pacific Japan for SAP. During this fascinating and wide ranging conversation, we discuss:

* Paul's journey in DEI and how he came to be such a passionate advocate and supporter.

* The regional differences in diversity, equity and inclusion in Japan and Asia Pacific.

* The nuances, challenges, and opportunities when it comes to DEI in the tech industry.

* The wonderful initiatives being rolled out at SAP.

* How large and complex organisations like SAP scale DEI.

So grab yourself a pen and paper, there are plenty of actionable insights you’ll want to capture! 

What can individuals and organisations do to mitigate potentially harmful bias?

In this episode we deep dive on bias with Riham Satti, CEO and founder of Mevitae. During this insightful conversation we explore:

• Common misconceptions about bias
• Implications of bias for individuals, for organisations and for society
• Algorithmic bias
• How we as individuals and as organisations can mitigate potentially harmful bias

Show Notes:

• Riham's linkedIn
• Mevitae website
• Implicit association test
• Sapians
• Immunity to Change
• Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?
• Does Anonymised Hiring Work?

How do we make starting-up businesses more accessible and more inclusive for more people? What does it mean to be an Inclusive Entrepreneur?

In this episode, we chat with Celia Boyd. Celia has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a co-founder of SHE Investments and is also instrumental in the success of yap.

During our conversation we unpack and learn about:

• Celia's journey and how SHE got to where it is today.
• The economic climate in Cambodia and some of the challenges faced by Cambodian women entrepreneurs.
• What does it mean to be an inclusive entrepreneur?
• What does a more accessible and more inclusive business look like? 
• How can you put these practices into place?

LINKS

Celia's LinkedIn

SHE Investments

ygap

Tim O’Reilly

Krishnamurti

Given the talent shortage, how do we get our hiring processes working in the best possible way?

How do we make sure that our hiring processes are inclusive?

How do we ensure that we are giving people a fair and equitable go-to people as part of that process?

In this episode we answer some key questions that we are regularly asked by clients, providing you with learnings that will help you make real change in your organisation.

LINKS:

Find out more about how we can help your organisation with Inclusive Hiring, contact us at hello@leadersforgood.org.

PODCAST LINKS:

Website

iTunes

Spotify