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Kinder Regards: a podcast for kinder, fairer workplaces.

Kinder Regards: a podcast for kinder, fairer workplaces.

By byrne·dean

The Kinder Regards podcast discusses the most pressing issues facing workplaces today in becoming kinder, fairer and realising potential.

byrne·dean specialists across workplace behaviour, employment law and conflict resolution provide actionable guidance you can take straight into your own work life on topics like gender equity, LGBTQ+ pride, supporting colleagues going through grief and much more.
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14. Mental Health at Work in 2023

Kinder Regards: a podcast for kinder, fairer workplaces.Jan 16, 2023

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17. Creating safe workplaces: new duties on employers to prevent sexual harassment

17. Creating safe workplaces: new duties on employers to prevent sexual harassment

There are new legal and regulatory responsibilities for all employers on preventing sexual harassment at work.

In October this year, every UK employer must show that they are taking reasonable measures to prevent it, whilst new FCA regulatory updates set clear expectations on non-financial misconduct for all financial services companies.

Two prominent byrne·dean experts join the Co-Founder of InChorus, a tech platform to report and measure workplace harassment, to discuss the changes and what employers must now do.



Feb 14, 202432:24
16. Some truths about suicide

16. Some truths about suicide

⁠Richard Martin⁠ chats to the UK’s leading expert on suicide, consultant psychiatrist ⁠Rachel Gibbons⁠. Rachel has written a paper titled, ⁠Eight ‘truths’ about suicide⁠ which is available to our listeners.

 

Feb 01, 202429:32
15. World Menopause Day 2023
Oct 18, 202321:17
14. Mental Health at Work in 2023

14. Mental Health at Work in 2023

Poor mental health costs UK employers £56bn each year in lost productivity. Addressing it is something you should be investing in, not cutting back on.

We’re big believers of Samaritans #BrewMonday spin on #BlueMonday, encouraging everyone to have a cuppa and a chat. Some of our principal consultants, Richard Martin, Rachael Forsberg and Mark O’Grady did just that in our latest podcast, to talk about the big themes for mental health at work we can all expect in 2023.

Jan 16, 202322:49
13. Grief at work

13. Grief at work

How do you navigate the complex situation of when a colleague loses a loved one? Research suggests as many as 24% of all UK employees are bereaved in any one year. It’s undeniably a part of our working life.

We’re so incredibly proud of our amazing Mark O’Grady and Victoria Lewis for sharing their own personal stories of bereavement - and how their grieving process was handled in the workplace - in support of #nationalgriefawarenessweek.

Listen to the full episode to hear their stories in full, along with best-practice ideas for workplaces.

Resources:

Dec 07, 202224:17
12. Equal Pay Day 2022

12. Equal Pay Day 2022

The Fawcett Society announced that 20 November 2022 was Equal Pay Day this year – but it is not a day to celebrate. From this day to the end of the year, women are, on average, working for free because of the ongoing gender pay gap. A stark fact particularly given the cost of living crisis and impending recession.

In our latest podcast, Helen Dallimore from byrne·dean speaks with Sarah Lyons and Hannah Bradshaw of BlueSky about why we are still here, the wider impact of the gender pay gap and wealth inequality and the positive steps we can take to challenge and address this in our workplaces. They share their experiences and insights as employment lawyers, mothers and DEI experts. Sarah and Hannah also bring their wealth of knowledge from their roles as executive coaches who create sustainable change and ensure female talent is retained and thrives in law firms.  As they highlight, tackling these issues will not only benefit women; it benefits everyone – businesses, the economy and society as a whole.

Nov 23, 202237:08
11. No place to hide

11. No place to hide

Five years ago this month, the New York Times article on Harvey Weinstein was published. In this podcast on sexual harassment, we take a look at what’s happened since the 2017 #MeToo movement.

Oct 11, 202221:56
10. Shrinking to fit

10. Shrinking to fit

Join Richard Thompson, Mark O'Grady and Jessica Rinaldi as they discuss ways in which companies can provide inclusivity for the whole year, and not just for the month of Pride in June.

Jul 21, 202218:30
9. Raising concerns - what happens behind the scenes

9. Raising concerns - what happens behind the scenes

Two very different perspectives. One very interesting conversation. Join Graham Browning and Julie Morris from our Resolution team as they share candid insights into how workplace complaints are handled in the real world. Members of our Resolution team combining 40 years+ experience, Julie and Graham come from opposing perspectives. Except when coaching, Graham’s varied career has always been within global organisations (in-house lawyer, HR and ER). When Julie isn’t investigating for byrne·dean, she continues to represent individuals with concerns about work. Whether you work for organisations, individuals or wonder how best to raise a concern, this is a podcast you won’t want to miss.

May 19, 202241:32
8.2 International Women's Day with Roianne Nedd

8.2 International Women's Day with Roianne Nedd

In support of this years’  #IWD theme #Breaking Bias, Roianne Nedd, Global Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Oliver Wyman and Deputy Chief Diversity Officer at Marsh McLennan shares her stories, her intersectionality and her ideas as to how all of us can help break down the impact of bias not just today, but every day. All of us at #byrnedean are committed to making to making the aspiration a reality. A world free from stereotypical thinking, discriminatory decisions and harassment. A world where women are recognised and valued for who they are and what they bring.

Mar 08, 202228:50
8.1 International Women's Day with Yasmin Sheikh

8.1 International Women's Day with Yasmin Sheikh

In support of this years’ IWD theme #Breaking Bias, Yasmin Sheikh, Diversity & Inclusion trainer at Diverse Matters, shares her story, her intersectionality and her ideas as to how all of us can help break down the impact of bias not just today, but every day. All of us at byrne·dean are committed to making the aspiration a reality. A world free from stereotypical thinking, discriminatory decisions and harassment. A world where women are recognised and valued for who they are and what they bring.   

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Yasmin Sheikh TEDx talk about disability

Stella Young Ted talk about inspiration

SCOPE - Disability Perception Gap (2018)

Mar 08, 202220:55
7. Random Acts of Kindness Day

7. Random Acts of Kindness Day

To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, two of our Principal Consultants, Rachael and Jasmine, discuss how small, random acts of kindness can make a huge difference to someone's day. For more information please visit the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation  https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-day

Feb 17, 202209:38
6. Workplace communication styles

6. Workplace communication styles

In our final podcast of 2021, our colleagues Alison Best and Gwen Burridge consider how improving understanding of our introvert and extrovert communication preferences can support diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. Gwen and Alison come at it from different perspectives themselves, and Gwen shares her in depth knowledge of personality preferences, her expertise in personality profiling tools and how they can help us understand our colleagues, improve workplace connection and build inclusion.

Dec 14, 202120:34
5. International Day of People with Disabilities

5. International Day of People with Disabilities

3 December is International Day of People with Disabilities. The theme for 2021 is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era” and it is about acknowledging the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities in the context of a global pandemic.  While everyone on earth has been impacted by COVID, people living with disabilities have been among the most affected populations. In this podcast, Helen Dallimore talks with Sharon Foxwell, a friend and working parent carer who writes a blog on her life as a parent with a daughter with a severe learning disability and drug resistant epilepsy. During the conversation, Sharon shares the impact of the pandemic on her life at home and work and what work means to her. They also consider how leaders can engage with employees living with disabilities, such as parent carers, to support them with the challenges, recognise the potential opportunities and help create kinder, fairer and more productive workplaces. 

The discussion references a recent report on flexible working by @FlexAppeal working with Sir Robert McAlpine which is available in full here (Forever Flex report) and government guidance on inclusive language to consider using when talking about disability which is available here

Dec 03, 202124:21
4. World Mental Health Day podcast

4. World Mental Health Day podcast

10 October is World Mental Health Awareness Day and the theme this year is mental health in an unequal world. In our latest podcast Rachael Forsberg and Alison Best look at mental health inequalities, how they impact the workplace and how the workplace impacts them. They think about what employers can do to bring about positive change to improve inclusion and wellbeing.

Oct 10, 202113:37
3. World Suicide Prevention Day podcast

3. World Suicide Prevention Day podcast

10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day. In this podcast, Richard Martin and Mark O'Grady discuss the stigma surrounding suicide and how talking about this sometimes difficult topic deepens our understanding of the difference between wanting to die and not wanting to live. Practical tools and tips on how to approach someone who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts are offered, as well as how to deal with those thoughts if you are having them.

Sep 10, 202136:57
2. Somewhere over the rainbow - a Pride podcast

2. Somewhere over the rainbow - a Pride podcast

As Pride season comes to a close, in this frank and inspiring podcast Richard Thompson and Mark O'Grady reflect on what Pride month means to them and the impact of Pride tokenism or ‘Pinkwashing’. How does it feel for two out and proud gay men when rainbow coloured logos, products and messaging appear pretty much everywhere in June only to disappear again for the rest of the year? It’s hard not to be skeptical about the authenticity of the sentiment. However, it does keep the conversation moving and hopefully acts as a catalyst for real change. Find out more from Mark and Richard’s podcast about what you can do to create a sustained win-win: championing your LGBTQ+ employees; becoming stronger allies; committing to Pride-related inclusion all year round - over the rainbow. 


Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash

Jun 30, 202127:04
1. Relaxation podcast for Mental Health Awareness Week
May 05, 202114:13