Let's be Clear
Let's be Clear
The Clear Company
Let’s Be Clear, 2020 has exposed the opportunity for an inclusion explosion in the workplace. But are we really at risk of an exclusion epidemic as we’ve never known it? The Clear Company’s team of consultants, specialists and our expert panel will discuss and debate the realities of personal and professional life, through the equality, diversity and inclusion lens.
Greene King: Pioneering Inclusion in Hospitality
In this episode, Kate Headley is joined by Greene King CEO, Nick Mackenzie, as he shares their ambitious and bold commitment to be the trailblazers of inclusion in the hospitality industry. Together they discuss:  Raising the Bar for Inclusion: Discover how Greene King is driving change both internally and externally, setting new standards for inclusion in the sector and spearheading a cultural change. Embracing All Stakeholders: Learn how the hospitality giant ensures inclusion for colleagues, customers, communities, and the supply chain, facing unique challenges head-on. Calling Time on Racism: Find out about the concrete steps taken by Greene King to live up to their commitment of eradicating racism. Disability Inclusion Initiatives: Explore the efforts to cater to disabled customers, considering the challenges presented by older and listed properties.   Learn more about the Clear Company: https://theclearcompany.co.uk/ You can find our host, Kate Headley, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateheadley/ And our guest, Nick Mackenzie, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-mackenzie-0b2a9451/
Sep 7, 2023
31 min
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Disability Confidence
Our new episode of Let’s be Clear is officially LIVE! Hosted by Kate Headley, Executive Director, the Clear Company and featuring Nick Goss, Managing Director, Goss Consultancy Ltd and Catherine Grinyer, Managing Director, Attendable. 🌟🎧 Tune in to "Unleashing Potential: Embracing Disability with Confidence" and embark on a transformative journey filled with powerful stories, enlightening conversations, and valuable insights. 🌈✨ Join us as we challenge societal norms, break down barriers, and champion inclusivity for all. 💪🤝
May 24, 2023
39 min
Black History Month 2022 - "Time For a Change: Action Not Words"
Let's be clear podcast-Hosted by Kate Headley ( Director, the Clear Company) with Pauline Miller ( Chief Equity Officer, EMEA, Dentsu) , Mark Lomas (Head of Culture, Human Resources, Lloyd's Of London) and Alexandre Maria (Global Managing Consultant, the Clear Company) is a must-listen.  A thought provoking discussion that questions what needs to be done to accelerate change.  • Black History Month  2022 Theme- “Time for Change: Action Not Words”  • What action is required and how guests are looking to influence it within their own organisations?  • Importance of D&I all year round, but also with some tips on what will actually make a difference rather than paying lip service to it • How to take meaningful actions on anti-racism and equity for ethnically marginalised employees   #diversity #blackhistorymonth #timeforchange #actions #racism #race #inclusion
Oct 26, 2022
38 min
Pride Month 2022- LGBTQIA+ Inclusion At The Workplace
As Pride Month draws to a close, our director Kate Headley spoke with Tony McCaffery, Founder, Diversity Scotland and Maria Carolina Baggio, Senior Consultant, the Clear Company to understand their lived experiences as a member of LGBTQIA+ community and  to discuss how we can create an environment where our individuals feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day, not just in June. Listen to our latest Let’s be Clear Podcast on allyship, intersectionality & LGBTQIA + inclusion. Some of the resources mentioned in the podcast are here- akt - LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity- https://www.akt.org.uk/ The Outside Project LGBTIQ+ Centre-https://lgbtiqoutside.org/ LGBT Youth Scotland-https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/ Time for Inclusive Education-https://www.tie.scot/ Here’s to embracing and celebrating the differences. Be YOU!
Jun 30, 2022
31 min
Menopause in the Workplace – Starting the Conversation
In the latest Let’s be Clear Podcast Kate Headley is joined by Sharon MacArthur of Miss Menopause to discuss the effects of Menopause on employee mental wellbeing, the role of employers in improving workplace environments and the importance of demystifying the menopause.
Jan 14, 2022
36 min
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Taking a holistic 360 approach to mental health and wellbeing has become essential in the workplace, as mental health conditions continue to increase globally with significant impact, both economically and personally. In the latest of the Let’s be Clear Podcast series, Clear Company Director Kate Headley speaks to Ngozi Weller, Director of mental wellbeing consultancy, Aurora Wellness about the strategies employers can put in place to support their people and create healthier workplaces.
Sep 27, 2021
30 min
Lets be Clear - Episode 6
In our latest podcast, Kate Headley is joined by David Bennett, Delivery Partner at HS2 and Mark Lomas , Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at HS2.  Listen to this insightful discussion exploring the challenges of living through Covid-1 , how has the construction industry been adjusting  and why is it making this effort? They also discuss skills shortage in the construction businesses and how they must reach out to groups of people with different backgrounds.
Apr 1, 2021
21 min
Let's be Clear - supporting neurodiversity in the workplace during Covid-19
Recorded during lockdown 1 Kate Headley is joined by Ian Iceton of Cranfield School of Management.  Ian is undertaking a Doctorate at Cranfield University researching Autism in the workplace and shares his thoughts and advice as to the impact of Covid-19 and how employers can support their neurodiverse talent
Apr 1, 2021
27 min
Let's be Clear - Joanne Lockwood and Kate Headley share the challenges of supporting employee wellbeing
Joanne Lockwood, Founder & CEO of See Change Happen, Keynote speaker and Founder of Truinclusion talks with Kate Headley, about this difficult period filled with uncertainty, supporting employee wellbeing in our remote workplaces, how it effects the LGBTQ+ community and what lies ahead with the workforce vaccination concerns.
Feb 1, 2021
29 min
Lets be Clear - Kate Headley and Hilary Ross explore the learning journey experienced by the team at DWF during Covid-19
Kate Headley is joined by Hilary Ross, Partner at global law firm DWF. An insightful discussion exploring the challenges of living through Covid-19 from a range of perspectives. In particular Hilary focus’s on the learning journey at DWF, the value of transparency around colleague interventions and the importance of knowing who we work with and how the pandemic has impacted on their lives.
Dec 16, 2020
30 min
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