Explore every episode of the podcast The GoodWork Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The myth of the war on talent with Jess Hornsby | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:41:24 | |
Jess Hornsby is an Organisational Psychologist and the Founder of consultancy Equalital. Jess specialises in designing assessments, using behavioural science to mitigate bias and ensuring that people are valued for their potential, not their privilege. Jess is also a member of the GoodWork Board. In this episode, Jess and Felicity talk about the myth of the war on talent, how remote work can help social mobility, and why recruitment based on knowledge needs to be a thing of the past. Jess recommends Julian Metcalfe on Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO.
If you have feedback or questions, contact us by emailing hello@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode at: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E12-Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Recruiting radically with Emma Freivogel | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:39:20 | |
Emma Freivogel is the Founder of Radical Recruit, an innovative social recruitment consultancy that works exclusively with those who are underrepresented in the labour market. Em founded Radical to bring the corporate and third sectors together in pursuit of a better working world for the people who are most excluded from jobs. Three years on, Radical is a thriving recruitment business that is challenging tradition at every turn. In this episode, Em and Felicity talk about the impact of the cost of living crisis on marginalised jobseekers, what small companies can do about DE&I and why the idea of a talent shortage is fundamentally untrue. Em recommends Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
If you have feedback or questions, contact us by emailing hello@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode at: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E11-Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reinventing careers education with Sam Hornsby | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:26:53 | |
On this episode, Felicity is joined by Samantha Hornsby, co-founder of the ERIC app, to talk about all things careers education and the challenges facing employers trying to access entry-level talent. Sam recommends:
Sam is co-founder of ERIC, an award-winning career exploration platform designed for 16-25 year olds interested in the creative industries. Felicity Halstead is the host of the GoodWork podcast and Founder of GoodWork, a social impact business on a mission to make early careers fairer, more inclusive and more meaningful. Links:
Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E2-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Where social mobility fits in your DE&I strategy with Dale Graham | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:38:44 | |
On this episode, DE&I expert and GoodWork Board Member, Dale Graham, joins us to talk about his own social mobility story, where social mobility fits in DE&I and how organisations can shift the needle on achieving a truly inclusive culture. Dale recommends:
Dale is Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Real Chemistry, a global health innovation company. He is also a Non Executive Director at GoodWork. Felicity Halstead is the host of the GoodWork podcast and Founder of GoodWork, a social impact business on a mission to make early careers fairer, more inclusive and more meaningful. Links:
Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E1-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why you should be hiring generalists with Milly Tamati | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:34:26 | |
Milly Tamati is the Founder of generalist.world, the community that brings together generalists around the world and advocates for their unique value to businesses. She joins Felicity to explain what a generalist actually is, why you should be hiring more of them and how we design a world in which young generalists can thrive. Milly recommends Rutger Bregman's Human Kind and Utopia for Realists.
If you have feedback or questions, contact us by emailing hello@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode at: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E10-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Social mobility and self-development with David McIntosh | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:53:37 | |
This week on The GoodWork Podcast, Felicity is joined by David McIntosh, podcast host, apprentice and co-chair of KPMG's UK Social Mobility Network. In this episode, they talk about David's own origin story, his advice for employers trying to attract school leavers and why his goal is for the social mobility network he founded to no longer exist. David recommends 'The Defining Decade' by Meg Jay and 'The Formula' by Albert-László Barabási. Felicity recommends 'Work Won't Love You Back' by Sarah Jaffe.
If you have feedback or questions, contact us by emailing podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode at: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E9-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Building a business in your twenties with Gaby Mendes | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:39:30 | |
On this episode of The GoodWork Podcast, Felicity is joined by Gaby Mendes, the founder of the award winning Talk Twenties platform. Talk Twenties supports young people through the early stages of adulthood, with advice on careers, life skills, money, love and relationships, fun and wellbeing. This episode covers the evolution of Talk Twenties, Gaby's entrepreneurial journey and her take on what employers really need to know about young people as they start their careers. Gaby recommends Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter. Links:
Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E8-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What's in a name and why it matters with Maya Welford | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:41:32 | |
In this episode, Felicity's guest is Maya Welford. Maya is the host of the That's My Name podcast, which explores naming traditions, names and their impact on individuals, work and society. We hear about Maya's own name, her journey into work, how social mobility has impacted her life and the work that she's doing to make banking a fairer place. Maya recommends Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. Links:
Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E7-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Building diverse and inclusive tech teams with Eleni Pavlović | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:36:31 | |
This week, Felicity is joined by Eleni Pavlović. Eleni is a recruiter at Monzo, but you may also recognise her from her TikTok account, which went viral during the pandemic as she offered an insight into the recruitment world and tips for jobseekers. In this episode, Eleni tells us about her own experience at university and in work, why she made the decision to step away from a career in social media and gives us an insight into hiring for one of the UK's most successful fintechs. Eleni recommends the podcast 'Unf*ck Your Brain' with Kara Loewentheil Links: Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E6-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Financial wellbeing, career burnout and finding purpose with Gabi Slemer | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:47:37 | |
On this episode of The GoodWork Podcast, Felicity is joined by Gabi Slemer. Gabi left Wall Street and the City to launch Finasana, providing accessible, accurate, and impactful financial wellness and literacy tools. They talk about Gabi's experience working in finance as a new graduate, the impact of stress at work and why financial freedom is the key to finding purpose at work. Gabi recommends The Psychology of Money (Book) by Morgan Hausel. Gabi is the Founder of Finasana and host of the podcast, 'Invest Like a Woman'. Felicity Halstead is the host of the GoodWork podcast and Founder of GoodWork, a social impact business on a mission to make early careers fairer, more inclusive and more meaningful. Links:
Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E5-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why workplace inequality starts in the classroom with Liberty King | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:36:36 | |
On this week's GoodWork Podcast, Felicity is joined by Liberty King, educational consultant, former teacher and member of the GoodWork Board. They talk about the impact of educational disadvantage on longer term career prospects, the myth of a perfect meritocracy and why belonging is such an important part of engagement at work. Liberty recommends:
Liberty is a Senior Strategy Consultant at boutique education consultancy, Cairneagle. She is also a Non Executive Director at GoodWork. Felicity Halstead is the host of the GoodWork podcast and Founder of GoodWork, a social impact business on a mission to make early careers fairer, more inclusive and more meaningful. Links:
Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here: https://goodwork.org.uk/s/GW-Podcast-S1E4-Transcript.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Making comms inclusive and accessible with Ettie Bailey-King | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:48:24 | |
On this episode, Felicity is joined by Ettie Bailey-King, an inclusive communication consultant who helps businesses to understand and use anti-oppressive language in pursuit of social justice. Ettie recommends:
Ettie is an inclusive and accessible comms consultant. Felicity Halstead is the host of the GoodWork podcast and Founder of GoodWork, a social impact business on a mission to make early careers fairer, more inclusive and more meaningful. Links: Get in touch with The GoodWork Podcast by emailing us at podcast@goodwork.org.uk. You can access a full transcript of this episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||