What’s in a name?
The workplace can be a difficult place to navigate for a trans person – deciding on which bathroom to use isn’t quite as straightforward as it is for cisgender colleagues, for example, not to mention fielding questions on appearance. So how can we best support our trans coworkers? And our coworkers who are transitioning?
Read MoreSo you want to be an ally?
A key theme that emerged from 2020’s BLM protest was the active involvement of non-Black people seeking to be allies. But what does being an ally really mean? And how can you be one to those around you – taking constructive steps instead of being patronising or facetious?
Read MoreHow Boomers and Millennials can work better together
There are so many stereotypes about the different generations – that Millennials spend too much money on avocado toast or that Baby Boomers are out of touch – but what happens when members of different generations are all under one roof? In this episode, we look at getting the best out of a multigenerational workforce and how to harness the power of each generation.
Read MoreBusting myths around neurodiversity
Over the past few years, neurodiversity has emerged as an important element to consider in inclusion strategies, but what do we mean when we talk about neurodiversity? And how can we cater to our non-neurotypical colleagues? In this episode, we break down misconceptions around neurodiversity and reshape it as a superpower.
Read MoreI don’t want to be seen as a token
This week we talk with three women of Colt, who share the experiences they’ve had in their careers that shaped the women they are today. Jeme, Helen and Shweta reflect on the shifting perceptions of women in the workplace, the frustrations of tokenism and the importance of taking risks.
Read MoreWe are more than one thing, we are multifaceted
The killing of George Floyd in the summer of 2020 sparked worldwide outrage, becoming a turning point for the anti-racism movement. So how do we transfer that momentum to the world of work?
Read MoreCan we actually measure inclusion?
In this episode we bring together Andrea Jones-Rooy PhD, social scientist, diversity research consultant, and professor of data science at NYU along with Rachel Collins, Inclusion & Diversity lead at Colt, to discuss their backgrounds, why Inclusion and Diversity is important to both individual and organisational success, and how they are working to bring it to the forefront of people’s minds.
Read MoreTim Cook
When our children were two and three years old, my wife and I decided to take a sabbatical with them and go travelling. We travelled through most of Europe in a motorhome, including Morocco and into the Sahara. We covered 28,000 KM on that trip. We then spent two months back packing in Sri Lanka.
Read MoreLee Israel
One of the most influential people in my life is my boyfriend of 16 years. He’s a Police Officer and I’m proud of the work he and his colleagues do every day to ensure the safeguarding of the public – I probably don’t tell him enough! His drive and determination have helped shaped the way…
Read MoreOriol Fort
I have always wanted to be a parent, having told my husband Marc my feelings on the matter the day after we first met in 2007. We began the lengthy process to adopt in 2016. We knew it would take time but it would be worth it to provide a child with a loving family.
Read MoreRaquel Gabaldà Fernández
It all happened so quickly. For a long time, I didn’t want to be a mother. My partner, Vicky, had a child with a previous partner, and she always talked about having more children, but I didn’t think that it was for me. Things changed, we started talking seriously about it and imagining what it…
Read MoreSusanne Hogan
Six years ago, I embarked upon a new and exciting sport. Many people thought I had lost my mind completely, which made me doubt the sensibility of my decision, but skiing has since become the most exciting part of my calendar. So why is this such a big deal? Well, I was born with hip…
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