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Happy hour? A conversation about alcohol and work – culture, risk and belonging
From post-deal drinks to client events and team celebrations, alcohol is woven into workplace culture. Yet when something goes wrong, it’s rarely seen as ‘just a drink’.
With new duties on employers to prevent sexual harassment, and growing attention on workplace risk and inclusion, it’s time to take a more intentional look at how alcohol shapes workplace culture – and the risks it carries.
This short, focused webinar will explore:
• How alcohol contributes to conduct, harassment and reputational risk
• The assumptions we make about what’s normal, social or expected
• How alcohol intersects with inclusion, wellbeing and boundaries
• What to think about when conducting risk assessments and looking at policies
• Practical steps to build positive connection while protecting what matters
Speakers:
Helen Dallimore
Head of Training, Byrne Dean
An experienced facilitator, trainer and former employment lawyer, Helen works with organisations to strengthen leadership capability and embed respectful workplace behaviours. She brings particular expertise in creating inclusive cultures where people feel safe, respected and able to thrive.
Cicilia Wan
Principal Consultant, Byrne Dean
A former employment lawyer and experienced Headof Employee Relations in global financial services, Cicilia has seen first-hand how alcohol canaffect conduct at work. She brings deep expertise in leadership, culture and managing people risk.
Steven McCann
Founder and Director, MCG Consulting
A leading voice in workplace addiction and recovery inclusion, Steven advises organisations on addiction awareness, recovery-informed culture and social mobility. He has spoken at the Bank of England and works regularly with law societies, the Legal Services Board and institutions across law, finance and corporate sectors.
Byrne Dean announces Nick McClelland as CEO
Workplace wellbeing industry leader is latest appointment in ongoing expansion.
30th April, 2024.
Workplace behaviour and culture specialists byrne·dean today announced experienced workplace and wellbeing industry leader Nick McClelland as Chief Executive Officer.
McClelland joins after 18 years consulting globally on employee benefits, culture, health, engagement and wellbeing, with roles at Thomsons Online Benefits (now Darwin) and Marsh McLennan. Most recently, he led workplace health platform Champion Health as Chief Growth Officer.
McClelland’s main priority will be leading the business forward through sustainable growth and creative innovation, including driving byrne·dean’s ongoing development of digital services to offer its clients.
Interim CEO Matt Dean returns to his role as Co-Founder, acting on the firm’s Board of Directors.
McClelland’s arrival is the latest milestone in the ongoing expansion of byrne·dean, following recent major hires to the firm’s Resolution and Strategy teams, and the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer in Anna Arbuthnot.
The firm continues to expand its team and expertise to meet growing demand as workplaces everywhere face new challenges to their workplace dynamics; with societal, technological, and generational shifts developing at speed.
McClelland commented: “I am fascinated by workplace dynamics and relationships, and in particular the new, modern challenges they face as the world changes. byrne·dean is uniquely placed to address these challenges through a combination of legal expertise, a deep trust in human connection, and a strategic approach to often complex and emotive workplace issues. Our purpose is to create kinder, fairer workplaces that realise the potential of people and business - a natural alignment with my own purpose and values, and I’m incredibly excited to be a part of the team.”
Matt Dean, Co-Founder, byrne·dean commented: “We have found someone who cares as much about our purpose and our values as I do, and who's properly equipped to lead a work behaviour consultancy in a technology-driven age. I’m looking forward to seeing Nick and the fantastic team we have assembled around him creating those kinder, fairer workplaces.”
HRO Today: Class inequality becomes a priority
Helen Dallimore reminds us how pivotal socioeconomic background is to whether people get in, and how they get on.
Raconteur: How to deal with political tensions in the workplace
Our expert Sophie Clifford features in this article, ahead of a general election year in the UK.
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Our own Helen Dallimore delivers a keynote speech highlighting tools for reducing and preventing socioeconomic bias in the workplace.
Live byrne·dean training on the BBC
A real session on speaking up at work and whistleblowing is broadcast globally on People Fixing the World.
Australasian Lawyer: byrne∙dean Strategy Lead is 'motivated by the aim of challenging injustices'
An interview with our Strategy Lead, Samantha Mangwana, about joining our team, and her role in a landmark sexual harassment appeal case.
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