Jul 31, 2022Because pronouns can save livesThis insightful conversation was with Nate Shalev, an expert in workplace inclusivity based in the USA. Nate talked me through how we can make others feel safe by learning to use more inclusive language. Regular readers will know my name is Toby but not necessarily that my pronouns are he/him…LGBTQ13 min readLGBTQ13 min read
Jul 23, 2022Assistive Tech: Essential For Some, Useful For AllIn this conversation, I spoke with Rich Purcell, who is a medical doctor and the founder of the assistive technology Caption.Ed, a company which keeps the user’s voice at the heart of their innovation. Rich Purcell is the founder and director of Caption.Ed. When I came across Rich’s product, I…Diversity12 min readDiversity12 min read
Jul 12, 2022Hiring for Diversity: From Intent to ImpactIn this conversation, I spoke with Arthur Woods, an author and co-founder of the company Mathison which is on a mission to build organisations that are representative of the communities they employ and serve. Arthur Woods is the co-founder of Mathison and the author of a great book called Hiring…Diversity13 min readDiversity13 min read
Jul 5, 2022Bespoke Hotels: Design Values Delivering AccessibilityIn this conversation, I talked with Robin Shephard, President of Bespoke Hotels. Robin came in to tell me about why the company is pioneering an approach to accessible design-led spaces showcased in properties like the Brooklyn Hotel in Manchester. Today’s guest is Robin Sheppard, President of Bespoke Hotels. I first…Inclusion18 min readInclusion18 min read
May 31, 2022D&I Learning the Language of BusinessIn this conversation, I spoke to Aggie Mutuma about the importance of HR practitioners being fully conversant in the language of their business. Aggie gained her senior HR experience in a range of businesses that are household names. …Diversity11 min readDiversity11 min read
May 16, 2022A personal account of homophobia within the disabled communityDisabled. Gay? Whatever. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and wonder — why do I do this job? There must be easier jobs than being a diversity and inclusion consultant. Who am I to reduce inequalities in the world and at work? Can I ever make a difference? But then there are…LGBTQ11 min readLGBTQ11 min read
May 12, 2022Technology Transforming the Recruitment FunnelHelen McGuire, founder and CEO of Diversely, came in to talk to me about how their product uses technology to help organisations bake in diversity from the very top of the recruitment funnel. Helen McGuire founded and now runs Diversely. It’s a platform to help identify and remove bias from…Diversity12 min readDiversity12 min read
Apr 11, 2022Achieving Diversity and Inclusion Goals with Disability ConnectSteven Jones set up Disability Connect which runs a reverse mentoring programme with disabled people that helps organisations achieve their diversity and inclusion goals. …Diversity9 min readDiversity9 min read
Apr 11, 2022Making a Dent in InequalitiesAlfred Nelson is the Integration Co-ordinator and chair of the Embrace network at the Growth Company. I was excited when I came across Alfred’s work and the Growth Company because it is very much in alignment with the approach that I take to diversity and inclusion in the book that…Diversity18 min readDiversity18 min read
Mar 31, 2022Getting diversity and inclusion into the DNA of your organisationToby’s route into diversity, inclusion and accessibility I spent the first half of my career working in technology as an IT consultant before going over to the BBC which is where I got involved in accessibility projects. I was working very closely with our Chief Operating Officer within the technology department. He was concerned, along with the…Diversity16 min readDiversity16 min read
