Introducing 'speaking-up' allies...

Published on

There's a critical difference between telling employees to speak up when they are uncomfortable at work, and actually creating a culture in which they do it.  It's about trust - feeling safe.  Ellie Herriot and I had a great open session with fantastic guests this morning looking at why and how to put an allies programme in place.  We've summarised the key points in a pdf.  and we'd be happy to talk to you about how it could help support your efforts to prevent harassment and raise awareness.  

Related Articles

Conflict Resolution

Did you know……. that at byrne·dean training we run high impact, engaging discussion based sessions on conflict resolution? These sessions are skills bas...

Can we reframe responsibility for our unconscious thinking?

I was talking to a client the other day about the content of some mental health awareness training we had planned. I suggested we think about the ways i...

Should we pay whistleblowers?

It is a debate that has circulated for years. Should people who blow the whistle be financially rewarded? It is a system that already exists in the US b...

HR Magazine: Events manager files £250,000 lawsuit after botched summer party

When workplace events go wrong, the consequences can be serious. Zoe Wigan offers practical advice for HR teams on setting expectations, supporting managers, and creating safer, more inclusive social events.

People Management: HR must protect workplace investigators from the threat of vicarious trauma

Head of Resolution Zoe Wigan shares how to recognise and mitigate this risk for investigators of distressing subject matter.

HR Zone: The BBC’s workplace culture review: An expert’s reaction

Ellie Herriot shares her expert reaction to the BBC's workplace culture review, emphasising the need for everyday accountability to prevent future scandals.