• James Reed: all about business

  • By: Reed Global
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James Reed: all about business

By: Reed Global
  • Summary

  • 'James Reed: all about business' puts you at the heart of fun, dynamic, candid conversation with business leaders, philanthropists and charitable celebrities as they use their journeys to give clear, actionable advice. Hosted by James Reed CBE, the Chairman and CEO of Reed Group, you’ll hear the highs and lows of what it means to be a true business leader to empower you to implement smarter, more meaningful strategy in your business or career.
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Episodes
  • 1. Why 'diversity' isn't the goal for a thriving workforce | Dr. Heather Melville, OBE
    Oct 28 2024

    We often hear that we need to strive for a more diverse workforce. But what if just having diversity as your goal does more harm than good?

    In this Episode of All About Business, James is joined by Dr. Heather Melville, OBE CMgr CCMI FCBI, to explore how inclusive business practices can drive growth, retain talent, and align organisational values with commercial strength. They shed light on understanding different needs and demographics within the workplace that go beyond mere diversity so you can make impactful cultural changes to help your business thrive.

    Heather is a Trustee and Senior Advisor, the Chancellor of York University and a Partner at Stork and May. She’s also the Chair and Non-Executive Director of CMI Women, where she empowers and develops women in leadership. In 2017, she was awarded an OBE for services to Business and Gender Equality, which is why she’s the perfect person to talk to us about building an inclusive business.

    02:25 Defining Inclusivity in Business

    03:58 Challenges and Misconceptions in Diversity

    06:55 Practical Steps for Inclusivity

    10:57 Leadership and Inclusivity

    17:09 The Cost of Ignoring Inclusivity

    22:59 Real-World Examples and Stereotyping

    26:23 Gender Pay Gap and Organisational Accountability

    27:33 Creating Fair and Equitable Workplaces

    27:59 Inclusive Hiring Practices

    29:23 The Importance of Leadership in Inclusion

    30:17 Employee Advocacy and Organisational Response

    31:00 Personal Experiences with Leadership

    36:12 Balancing Work and Personal Life

    44:45 Recruitment Strategies and Positive Action

    48:16 Looking Forward: Future Goals and Reflections

    50:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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    All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at: www.reed.com


    This podcast was produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo Media

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    50 mins
  • Trailer
    Oct 10 2024

    Welcome to 'all about business' with me, James Reed.

    Every episode, you’ll hear the highs and lows of what it means to be a true business leader to empower you to implement smarter, more meaningful strategy in your business or career.

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