A redux without the internet burps..! Hear author and reward expert, Rameez, discuss pay transparency for women and ethnic minority employees, and offer suggestions to organisations and individuals. RESOURCES:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/rameezkaleem/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.amazon.co.uk/Case-Mondays-culture-through-transparency-ebook/dp/B0BDXYTNX6 https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2023/01/24/adobes-future-workforce-study-reveals-what-next-generation-workforce-looking-for-in-workplace https://joshbersin.com/2023/05/why-do-corporate-pay-practices-feel-broken-because-they-are/ https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Menopause expert Lauren Chiren shares her practical approach for organisations on how to retain their top talent during the menopause. We also discuss what women can do to support themselves in order to successfully continue in their career. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenchiren/ https://womenofacertainstage.lpages.co/free-menopause-the-basics https://womenofacertainstage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we discuss the question often asked of Black and ethnic minority people - ‘But, where are you REALLY from’. Author and consultant, Joyce Osei shares her perspective and we cover microaggressions, othering and what people really mean when they ask the question. Also, hear Joyce’s advice on what to say in response and what to ask instead of this question. RESOURCES:  https://filamentpublishing.com/product/amma-and-kwessi-barbados/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from author Ann Kowal Smith as she highlights how loneliness in the workplace should be a real concern for organisations and offers solutions to combat this for both employees and employers in post-COVID times. RESOURCES: https://www.forbes.com/sites/annkowalsmith/2023/05/09/loneliness-may-be-as-dangerous-as-smoking-heres-why-employers-should-care/ https://www.reflectionpoint.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/annkowalsmith/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear Anna Marsden, expert in communications, discuss the power dynamics when labels are used. We also cover the positives and negatives of labels, social media and how workplaces should deal with labels. This episode complements the much listened to episode in Season 1 with Paul Russell. RESOURCES:  https://deadline.com/2023/03/streaming-films-more-diverse-than-theatrical-features-study-1235313145/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Ip-STEPKU https://gayprideshop.co.uk/products/the-transgender-issue-an-argument-for-justice-book-paperback https://healthtalk.org/Experiences-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-young-people/overview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very practical episode about how people can become conflicted between standing out and fitting in at work - and the organisational ramifications of this. Hear from author of ‘Leader Awakened’ Samreen McGregor as she explores the topic and offers her insight. RESOURCES: Leaderawakened.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha and Dr Julie pick out their favourite talking points and top tips from the latest round of episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author of ‘The Personal Board of You Inc’., Emma Maslen, discusses strategies for effective networking which will enhance your career. We also debate the specific barriers that people from minority communities face when networking and Emma gives suggestions to overcome these. RESOURCES:  https://www.emmamaslen.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Personal-Board-You-Inc-achievement/dp/1781337624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESG is becoming increasingly important to investors, which in turn means it's becoming important to organisations. Hear from Teresa Boughey as she discusses how DEI often crosses into ESG, and how it can be leveraged for the benefit of everyone. RESOURCES:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-boughey-jungle-hr/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.purposeupgrade.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Business-Handbook-Innovative-Successful/dp/1398604062 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon, founder of the advocacy group Sports Media LGBT+, discusses whether football is a safe space for gay/bi/trans fans and players. We also examine fake allyship from celebrities, particularly during the men’s Qatar World Cup. RESOURCES:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-holmes-sport/?originalSubdomain=uk https://sportsmedialgbt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices