In the fifth episode of the Solent LEP podcast, Local Growth Programme Manager Kate Cloud explores the subject of diversity in business - what this means, why it&apos;s important and the benefits and challenges for businesses and employees.  Guests include Becky Richens from Fedcap and Raja Ali, a business owner who runs the IBD Partnership.

A podcast series from Solent Local Enterprise Partnership looking at the big issues affecting businesses in the the region, hosted by James Ford and Kate Cloud. Solent Local Enterprise Partnership is the interface and lead for economic and skills development in the Solent region. We provide free support to small and medium sized business, bring industry into regional schools and colleges in order to increase the work readiness of our young people, and bring private and public stakeholders together to develop strong sustainable programmes forward throughout the region.