The appalling abuse being faced by members of the England Football Team today shows how far we are from the anti-racist society we need to create. It shows how much work we still have to do. byrne.dean stands with that team and with Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Bukayo Saka. It is not okay to be silent. To be silent is to be complicit. We need to talk about this more in our homes, in our communities, in our schools and in our workplaces. We need to challenge when we know something is not right.
Fudia Smartt and Matt Dean have created a resource to support people to have better workplace conversations about race and ethnicity. It’s an 8-part Framework they’ve developed in collaboration over recent months. Today's events mean this feels like an important day to be sharing it. We really hope it might have a positive impact on people’s day-to-day reality in their workspaces. Please get in touch with any thoughts, ideas or challenges you have or if you just want to talk about this further. To access the full Framework, please click on the link Navigating today's workspaces: colour and ethnicity - Overview | Rise 360 (articulate.com)
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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 Head of Employee Relations in global financial services, Cicilia has seen first-hand how alcohol can affect conduct at work, with deep expertise in leadership, culture and 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.
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