In the second episode of our Strong When We Belong podcast series, host Mona Bitar is joined by guests Mudassar Chaudhry, Manager, Sustainable Business (Culture, Diversity & Inclusion), Ernst & Young LLP, Jacob Ayenamayi, Consultant, People Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP and Helen Kelly, Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ernst & Young LLP to discuss social mobility and how this can impact the workplace. Mudassar and Jacob share their experiences of growing up in East London and how this has influenced not only their own social status but that of their ..read more

Emma Taylor, Chief People Officer at Tesco joins us on this episode in celebration of International Women’s Day to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace with a focus on gender equality. Discover why it’s still important and what businesses should be doing to move forward on the agenda. Download the transcript here ..read more

Dr. Asif Sadiq MBE, Chief Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery joins the podcast to discuss the importance of authenticity when weaving in diversity, equity and inclusion practices into an organisation. Asif discusses the importance of representation and how this relates to one of their hit films – Barbie! Download the transcript here ..read more

Kelly Ellis, Head of Customer, Consumer & Expert Technology at Haleon joins us to discuss her personal journey of being an out leader and the different dimensions of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the workplace. Kelly discusses responsibilities that leaders have to set the tone and culture of a company to ensure that LGBTQ+ inclusion is embedded throughout. Download the transcript here ..read more

We welcome guest Naheed Afzal, CEO of Contracts IT Recruitment, to discuss the task of dismantling biases in the recruitment of diverse talent, particularly focusing on gender and race. Naheed shares her wealth of experience and knowledge, providing candid perceptions and practical strategies for creating a more inclusive recruitment process in the world of IT and beyond. Download the transcript here ..read more

Businesses are under increasing pressure to prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion, however people with disabilities are often overlooked or under-supported. In this episode, Mona Bitar, EY UK&I Vice Chair, sits down with Julie Linn Teigland, EY EMEIA Area Managing Partner, to discuss how business leaders can take steps to create a more inclusive workplace that fosters a sense of belonging for all employees. Julie shares her personal experiences and insights on the key factors that contribute to disability inclusion, emphasising the importance of leadership role modelling. Read the ful ..read more

Mona Bitar, EY UK&I Vice Chair, sits down with Yeshua Carter, Founder of EY Outreach to deep dive into the topic of social mobility and discuss his mission to deter young people from risk of exclusion and criminality. Yeshua and his team, work with the government and infrastructure sectors to tackle challenges faced by young people. They create early intervention initiatives to support and empower young individuals. Yeshua's work and insights are reflective of the role businesses can play in addressing social inequalities. Read the full transcript here ..read more

In our first episode of Series 2, we talk to Soumen Das, Chief Financial Officer at Segro on the topic of race and what it means for business to be truly inclusive. Soumen shares his personal story to bring the topic to life and provides advice on how businesses can create positive change by creating a genuine culture of openness, respect and of continuous learning. Download the transcript here ..read more

In this episode of the Strong When We Belong series, Shaun Scantlebury talks to Cara Heaney, Partner, People Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP, about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace ..read more

In this episode of the Strong When We Belong podcast series, Mona Bitar talks to Centrica’s Chief Executive, Chris O’Shea, about ethnic diversity, with a focus on Black senior executives ..read more