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D&I DigestAre staff networks too divisive?We're joined by the wonderful Emily this month as we talk about all things staff networks! With the rollbacks on D&I, networks are often one area of scrutiny, so let's bring their value to life.Articles discussed this month are:"Back in Style: The Rise and Rise of Employee-Led Resource Groups""The Undoing of Employee Resource Groups" If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-11-2735 minD&I DigestIs D&I due for a rebrand?Join us this month for a shorter but intense conversation about the future branding of D&I! We discuss how businesses are talking about diversity and inclusion, consider the future of these labels, and hear some of the impacts of justifying D&I in the workplace.Articles discussed this month are:"Stop Making the Business Case for Diversity""Firms 'Rebranding' Diversity Initiatives to Avoid Unwanted Political Attention" If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I T...
2025-09-3031 minD&I DigestAre race and gender social constructs?In this episode, we discuss the idea of social constructs, and deconstruct (ha) what that actually means when we talk about things like race and gender, and how the two topics are linked.Articles discussed this month are:"Biological reality’: What genetics has taught us about race""The Social Construction of Sex" If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-08-2745 minD&I DigestHow is Islamophobia affecting the UK?In this episode, we discuss some statistics that show just how serious Islamophobia is in the UK, and explore the context and effects of that. This episode is quite heavy, with references to hate crime.Articles discussed this month are:'Anti-Muslim hate at record level in UK, report says''Poll suggests growing fear among Muslim women in the UK'If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-07-2431 minD&I DigestIs there such a thing as a positive stereotype?We've all heard the idea that stereotypes can be positive, but is that really true? Join us this month where we pull apart what makes stereotyping harmful, and whether it can ever be done in a helpful, positive way!Articles discussed this month are:'Strong Black Woman, Smart Asian Man: The Downside to Positive Stereotypes''Positive Age Stereotypes Improve Recovery Among the Elderly'If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by...
2025-06-2431 minD&I DigestWhere's the LGBTQ+ representation in sport?Help us unpack some of the reasons we don't see as much LGBTQ+ representation in sports, and what's being done to encourage more!The articles we discuss are:'Olympic boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over male chromosomes claims''Premier League and clubs highlight commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion' If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-05-2845 minD&I DigestIs social media good for D&I?We're truly opening a can of worms in today's discussion on social media, and how that fits (or doesn't) into the world of D&I.The articles we discuss are:'Everything Meta has changed in the last week in its shift to the right''Australia passes social media ban for children under 16' If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-04-3057 minD&I DigestIs true inclusion possible?In this month's episode, we take a closer look at physical disability. We unleash all cynicism, and talk about whether true inclusion is actually possible in such a diverse world with so many potentially conflicting characteristics.The articles discussed are:‘Refused service yet again with my guide dog – I'm done speaking out’Hiring discrimination study from Cardiff UniversityIf you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-03-2643 minD&I DigestCan D&I be apolitical?In this episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry take on politics, and how we approach ideas of diversity and inclusion being politicised. It's a big, heavy topic and we bring up some potentially sensitive points, so please take care of yourselves when listening.The articles we use are:'This is one thing Marc Andreessen says you shouldn’t do at work'''We don’t have a political button we can flick on and off’: Business leaders rally behind maintaining open dialogue at work for DEI progress.'If you have a questi...
2025-02-2043 minD&I DigestWelcome to Season 2!It's 2025 and we're back with Season 2 of D&I Digest!This month, we're doing some reflection of last year and looking forward to future episodes. Join us for a bit of a behind-the-scenes episode!If you have a question for us, or any thoughts on the episode, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are? by Mini Vandals
2025-01-2327 minD&I DigestCan We Diversify Christmas?Join Teagan and Henry for the the final episode of Season 1! We're talking about how we can make the festive season as inclusive as possible, and why some people don't like that.You can read the articles here:M&S Christmas ad sparks 'go woke, go broke' cries from trollsTarget Sparks Conservative Outrage Over 'Woke' Christmas OrnamentsOur D&I Spotlight this month is Alexei Sayle, and you can find him everywhere - YouTube is where I first came across him.If you have a question for us, then you...
2024-12-1736 minD&I DigestWhat about the cis, straight, White men?This episode, we're talking about something often not mentioned in D&I spaces, and that's the involvement of cisgender, straight, White men, and how it feels to talk about inclusion without involving a huge demographic.You can read the two articles here:Does D&I ignore white men, and what can we do about it?White men who experience workplace harassment become allies of diversity efforts.Our D&I Spotlight this month is Daniele Fiandaca (I hope we've pronounced your name right, Daniele, and sorry if we haven't!) You can find him on...
2024-11-1949 minD&I DigestBlack History Month SpecialIt's Black History Month! Join Teagan and Henry as they discuss UK news, pay gaps, and racism in the UK.You can read the two articles we discuss here:Racism is ‘commonplace’ in UK journalism with more senior Black staff needed across industry, report warns.Labour pledges full equal pay rights for ethnic minoritiesOur D&I Spotlight this month is Nadine White.Some extra resources for this month are:Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-LodgeNatives, by AkalaHow to be a...
2024-10-2149 minD&I DigestIs recruiting with D&I in mind just ticking boxes?In this episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry talk about Michael Young's take on 'The Myth of Meritocracy' and whether diversity targets in recruitment are helpful.You can read the two articles we discuss here:MI6 hits the airwaves to boost ethnic diversity in recruitmentThe Myth of Meritocracy: who really gets what they deserve?Our D&I Spotlight this month is Michael Young of the second article.If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is:...
2024-09-1042 minD&I DigestIs the generational divide real?In this episode of D&I Digest, we're having a very enthusiastic conversation about the generational divide! Tune into two millennials talking about how much of this is myth, how much is fact, and how it impacts us in the workplace as well as in daily lives.You can read the two articles we discuss here:‘Is there a ‘generational war’ playing out in workplaces?’'This is the real cause of generational conflict at work, according to science.'Bobby Duffy, author of 'The Generation Myth' and many other books is our Spotlight for this...
2024-08-1336 minD&I DigestIs AI Racist?In this episode of D&I Digest, we're looking at Artificial Intelligence and discussing some of the ideas that it's racist. (Note: this episode contains references to suicide)You can read the two articles we discuss here:'AI can be racist, sexist, and creepy. What should we do about it?''Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal.'Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam is our Spotlight this episode for all the great work he's done around diversifying AI.If you have a question for us, you...
2024-07-0940 minD&I DigestWhy are organisations bothered about allyship?Happy Pride Month! In this episode of D&I Digest, we're asking why organisations are so keen to get behind allyship, and how they can do that.You can read the two articles we discuss here:Aldi Rolls Out Allyship Training For All UK ManagersRecord-Breaking Number of Businesses Showing Real LGBTQ+ Allyship, Figures ShowIf you have a question for us, you can submit it through this form and might even hear us answer in a future episode!Music used is:Who Do You Think I Think You Are...
2024-06-1436 minD&I DigestHow safe are "safe spaces"?In this episode of D&I Digest, we talk about the idea of "safe spaces," including what makes a genuinely safe space, and where they work well (or don't!)You can read the two articles we discuss here:Bank Manager Was Unfairly Sacked After Using the N-word During a Racism Training SessionCreating a Safe Space for Difficult ConversationsOur D&I Spotlight this month is Eileen Babbitt, who is mentioned in the second article.If you have a question for us, you can submit it through this form and might e...
2024-05-1446 minD&I DigestWhy do we need diverse role models?In this episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry discuss representation, and the importance of diverse representation in our role models and in institutions.You can read the two articles we discuss here:Race Across the World star wants to see more black swimmers - BBC NewsWest Yorkshire Police: More work needed on diversity says policing bossOur D&I Spotlight this month is director Peter Hoar. You can listen to the interview Teagan references here.If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this...
2024-04-1650 minD&I DigestWhy is neurodiversity on the rise?In this episode of D&I Digest, Henry and Teagan are joined by special guest Nadine for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.You can read and watch the two articles we discuss here:Why people are turning to social media for ADHD and autism 'diagnosis'Why Has There Been a Rise in Autism and ADHD Diagnoses?Our D&I Spotlights this month are both Instagram accounts. Molly Brooks-Dridge (@mollys_adhd_mayhem) and Lou (@neurodivergent_lou)If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music...
2024-03-1939 minD&I DigestWhy does LGBT+ History Month matter?In this second episode of D&I Digest, Teagan and Henry are discussing LGBT+ History Month.You can read the two articles we discuss here:England To End LBQ+ Discrimination in Access to Fertility ServicesEvery Hospital System Needs an LGBTQ Health DirectorOur D&I Spotlights this month are here:Yasmin Benoit, asexual activist and model or @TheYasminBenoit on InstagramQueer Diagnosis' website is not currently working, however, you can still hear all the wonderful things they have to say on their podcast! If you have a question...
2024-02-1343 minD&I DigestWhat is Woke?Welcome to our first episode of D&I Digest! This week, we'll be introducing diversity and inclusion as well as talking about what it means to be 'woke'.You can read the two articles we'll be discussing here:Four in five people in the UK believe in being ‘woke’ to race and social justice | Society | The GuardianWoke: Compliment or criticism, it is now fuelling the culture wars - BBC News If you have a question for us, then you can submit it through this form.Music used is: Who Do Y...
2023-11-2740 min