Best Genderpaygap Podcasts (2025)

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(C-Suite Series) Jane Hollinshead - How to Navigate a Squiggly Career and Find Success on Your Own Terms 37:42

4d ago37:42

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In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Jane Hollinshead, Chief People Officer at Canary Wharf Group, about her squiggly career journey and how she navigated career changes, flexible working, and leadership progression while raising a family. Jane shares her experience of being one of the first part-…

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(C-Suite Series) Heather Black - How Upskilling Can Unlock a Flexible and Fulfilling Career 36:12

11d ago36:12

36:12

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums. Heather is passionate about helping parents build flexible, fulfilling, and well-paid careers after parenthood. She shares her own journey of transitioning into tech, how she launched Supermums to support others, and…

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(C-Suite Series) Sylwia Wolos - Leaders Plus Senior Leader Mentor on How to Thrive in a C-Suite Role While Raising a Family 42:10

18d ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Sylwia Wołos, Chief Strategy Officer at Ground Truth Intelligence and a Senior Leader Mentor on the Leaders Plus Fellowship Programme. Sylwia shares her inspiring journey of building a successful career in the demanding field of risk management and compliance w…

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(C-Suite Series) Verena Hefti MBE - Celebrating 200 Episodes: The Journey of Leaders Plus and How to Navigate Career Progression for Working Parents 39:34

25d ago39:34

39:34

In this special 200th episode of the Big Careers, Small Children podcast, our Programme and Impact Manager, Helen Fraser, takes the interviewer’s seat to chat with Leaders Plus Founder and CEO, Verena Hefti MBE. Verena reflects on the journey of starting Leaders Plus, the lessons learned from interviewing 199 inspiring guests, and the challenges an…

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(C-Suite Series) Elizabeth Willetts - How to Break the Glass Ceiling While Juggling Career Ambitions and Parenthood 44:13

1M ago44:13

44:13

Are you ready to redefine career success while raising a family? In the first episode of the C-Suite series, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Elizabeth Willetts, Founder of Investing in Women and author of the upcoming book Flex: Smart Strategies to Build A Successful Career Around Your Life. With over 17 years of recruitment experience, Elizabeth is p…

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BITE-SIZED: Verena Hefti MBE - Balancing the Holiday Mental Load 19:06

2M ago19:06

19:06

For the first time, our CEO, Verena Hefti MBE, takes the mic solo in this special, bite-sized episode of the Leaders Plus: Big Careers, Small Children podcast. As the season draws to a close, Verena shares heartfelt reflections on balancing the magical yet demanding holiday period, offering powerful strategies for: Prioritising yourself amidst the …

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Dr. Whitney Casares - Why Self-Care for Parents is Key to Thriving at Work and Home 45:24

3M ago45:24

45:24

Can prioritising yourself make you a better parent and professional? In this episode, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Dr. Whitney Casares, paediatrician and author of Doing It All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be to explore why self-care isn’t a luxury but a lifeline for working parents. Drawing from her expertis…

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Brigid Schulte - Overcoming Overwork with Strategies for a Balanced Life 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

Can we truly have thriving careers without sacrificing family life? In this episode, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Brigid Schulte, author of Overworked: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life, about the pervasive issue of overwork and its impact on individuals and families. Brigid emphasises the importance of redefining what suc…

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Carin-Isabel Knoop - Control Isn’t Everything: Embracing Kindness in Life, Parenting, and Leadership 46:29

3M ago46:29

46:29

Trigger warning: miscarriage Today, Verena welcomes Carin-Isabel Knoop for an especially thought-provoking podcast episode on embracing kindness in life, parenting and leadership. Very apt, given earlier this week, we celebrated #WorldKindnessDay. Carin is the Executive Director of the Harvard Business School Case Research and Writing Group and was…

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Tom Shaw - How to Create Counterbalance in Your Life & Career 54:27

4M ago54:27

54:27

Can you build a successful career without sacrificing your well-being? This week, Verena Hefti MBE speaks with Tom Shaw, author of Counterbalance: How to Build Your Career Without Ruining Your Life and a Senior Leader Mentor at Leaders Plus. Tom talks about counterbalance and why it's important to be intentional about what matters most. Together, T…

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Sally Hamm & Matt Hamm - How to Communicate With Each Other as a Dual Career Couple 45:09

4M ago45:09

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When you're a dual career couple, it can be tricky to coordinate schedules and balance work and family life. This week, Verena Hefti MBE is joined by married couple Sally Hamm and Matt Hamm, Occupational Medicine Physicians (who worked together as Air Force Flight Surgeons), who share four children alongside their busy senior careers. Sally and Mat…

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Brad Johnson & David G. Smith - How to be a Great Ally in the Workplace 48:51

4M ago48:51

48:51

In this episode, Verena discusses the importance of allyship in the workplace. She is joined by Brad Johnson and David G. Smith, authors of the book: Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace. As well as discussing what men can do to support their female colleagues, Brad and David discuss ways we can all support members of …

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20. Case Study - How One Client Reduced Their Pay Gap by 14.9% in 3 Years 15:26

4M ago15:26

15:26

Introduction: In this case study episode, Michelle shares how one organisation successfully reduced its pay gap by nearly 15% over three years. The organisation implemented a sponsorship program where senior leaders actively sponsored high-potential women, providing them with visibility, mentorship, and opportunities for advancement. The company re…

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{CEO Series} Tiffany Sauder - How to Harness the Incredible Power of Networking 40:46

5M ago40:46

40:46

In this episode, Verena is joined by Tiffany Sauder, CEO of Element Three and mother of four. Tiffany breaks down some of the key factors which have led to her inspiring success. From prioritising what really matters to the power of networking, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking for tangible career and family advice. We hope you …

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19. What Does Pay Gap Success Look Like? It’s Not What You Think 13:57

5M ago13:57

13:57

Introduction: This week our host Michelle Gyimah explores what true success looks like when it comes to closing the pay gap. ‌ Success is not just about meeting legal requirements for reporting pay gaps. It's about creating a culture where equality is ingrained in every organisational process, from recruitment to promotion. ‌ Success in pay gap red…

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[Future of Work] Tatiana Pignon - Does the Four Day Week Really Work? 40:36

5M ago40:36

40:36

Is the four day working week the future of work, or a luxurious dream? In this episode of Big Careers, Small Children, Verena is joined by Tatiana Pignon, Head of Development at The Autonomy Institute, an independent research organisation that focuses on the future of the working world. In this intriguing conversation, Tatianna discusses Autonomy's…

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18. Pay Gap Lies That Keep You Chasing the Wrong Metrics ‌ 14:01

5M ago14:01

14:01

Introduction: In this episode, host Michelle Gyimah discusses common misconceptions about pay gaps and the metrics that organisations often chase without achieving real impact. ‌ Many organisations focus on metrics like the average pay gap without digging deeper into the underlying causes. Michelle emphasises that understanding the root causes—such…

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{CEO Series} Polly Neate - How to Find Purpose in Your Work 44:07

5M ago44:07

44:07

In a bid to make a difference and bring more purpose to her work, Polly Neate left her successful career in journalism and joined the charity sector. Nearly twenty years later, she is CEO of one of the largest charities in the UK, Shelter, and a proud mother of two grown up women. In this podcast, Polly discusses her fascinating journey, the sacrif…

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17. What's The Menopause Got To Do With The Gender Pay Gap? 33:42

5M ago33:42

33:42

Welcome to the Beyond the Pay Gap Figure Podcast. In this episode, our guest is Susan Grayson, an expert in creating inclusive workplaces, especially for women experiencing menopause. Susan discusses the challenges women face in the workplace due to menopause and shares insights into how organisations can become more inclusive. Susan discusses how …

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Emily Wilton & Jo Goring - How Job Sharing Benefits Organisations & What Job Sharing Can Teach You About Leadership 43:17

5M ago43:17

43:17

Job sharing is a powerful tool for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and has several benefits for both the organisation and their employees. Joining us on Big Careers, Small Children this week are successful job-sharing duo Emily Wilton and Jo Goring, two senior leaders at the UK's largest animal welfare charity, the…

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Ferzana Bham & Bethany Pearson - How to Self-Promote at Work & Build Relationships 49:07

6M ago49:07

49:07

How can you self promote at work and invest time in building relationships as a busy working parent? Today on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE welcomes Ferzana Bham & Bethany Pearson from PR Mums. PR Mums is a community-led platform which offers former PRs (many of whom have left the workforce after having children) a pathway back into the industry. Fe…

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Nathalie Holdstock - How to Thrive as a Shift Worker When You're a Parent of Young Children 39:59

7M ago39:59

39:59

Shift work can be especially challenging when you're a parent to young children. This week on the podcast our Leaders Plus Fellow Nathalie Holdstock, a Senior Sister and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, shares how she navigates working shifts in the NHS whilst raising two small children. Nathalie shares practical tips for other shift workers, includin…

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16. Walking the talk: How to get equal pay certified 31:41

7M ago31:41

31:41

Introduction: Welcome to the Beyond the Pay Gap Podcast. In this episode, we are pleased to have Aurélien Joly, the Communication Manager for the Equal Salary Foundation. Aurélien discusses the foundation’s work in certifying companies for equal pay and opportunities, and shares insights into the certification process and its benefits. The certific…

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[Future of Work] Lucy Kemp - How AI Will Impact the Future of Work & How to Prevent Women From Leaving the Workforce 42:42

7M ago42:42

42:42

Why are so many women over the age of 38 leaving the workforce and what can we do about it? Our guest today to discuss the future of work is employee experience, culture and communications expert Lucy Kemp. Lucy shares how AI is impacting the workplace and gives practical advice for anyone just getting started with adopting AI to support their work…

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15. Inclusion over exclusion: How Cadent Gas is addressing their pay gap challenge 37:25

7M ago37:25

37:25

Introduction: In this episode of "Beyond The Pay Gap Figure," we welcome Sharna Matson Knight from Cadent Gas Limited. Sharna shares her experiences and insights as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager, discussing Cadent's gender pay gap, the initiatives they have implemented, and the journey towards creating an inclusive workplace. E…

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Nicky Lowe - How to Avoid Burnout as a Working Parent 32:22

7M ago32:22

32:22

Are you feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? This week on the podcast Executive Coach and Founder of Wisdom for Working Mums Nicky Lowe shares practical advice on dealing with and preventing burnout as a busy working parent juggling both career and family. Burnout is something Nicky has experienced first-hand following her return to work after the bi…

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14. Exploring Gender Equity in the Energy Sector 40:42

7M ago40:42

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Exploring Gender Equity in the Energy Sector Introduction: Welcome to another episode of the Beyond the Pay Gap Figure Podcast. Today, host Michelle Gyimah interviews Sarah Clark, the Decarbonisation Delivery Manager for Europe, Middle East & Africa and co-chair of the AXIS Network, a gender equity group supporting the energy transition in the UK. …

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Helen Balcome & Kate Groom - How to Implement Outcome-based Management 38:39

8M ago38:39

38:39

How can we move to more outcome-based work cultures and how best can managers support this? Outcome-based leadership relates to delivering results and achieving specific, measurable goals rather than being hyper-focused on time spent at your desk. It can enable employees and teams to work more autonomously and flexibly. Our guests today Helen Balco…

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13. Common Mistakes in Pay Gap Plans and How to Overcome Them 19:00

8M ago19:00

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Introduction: Welcome back to this episode of "Beyond The Pay Gap Figure." This week, we discuss the most common mistakes organisations make with their pay gap plans and why they think these plans are not working. I will guide you through these common pitfalls and present a framework that I use with my clients to overcome these challenges effective…

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Gethin Nadin - How to Build Better Employee Experiences for Working Parents & Ensuring the Voice in Your Head Speaks Kindly 41:14

8M ago41:14

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Verena welcomes Gethin Nadin, an expert in workplace wellbeing and one of HRs most influential thinkers to discuss how to build better employee experiences for working parents. Wellbeing for working parents is a hot topics and Gethin shares insights from his research, including why organisations who prioritise employee health and wellbeing and put …

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Dr. Malissa Clark - How to Set Boundaries as a Workaholic & Learn to be More Present as a Parent 45:50

8M ago45:50

45:50

Do you struggle to set boundaries around work? Have you ever wondered if you're a workaholic? Would you like to be more present when you're spending time with your children? Our guest today is Dr. Malissa Clark, Associate Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology at the University of Georgia and author of the book "Never Not Working: Why th…

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Paul J. Sullivan - How to Become a Lead Dad & Parent Out Loudly 34:19

8M ago34:19

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Ahead of Father's Day in the UK, Verena chats to New York Times columnist and founder of The Company of Dads, Paul J. Sullivan. Through The Company of Dads online platform, Paul has created a thriving and inclusive community for 'lead dads' and is challenging traditional norms of what it means to be a father. Lead dads are fully engaged in raising …

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Dr. Sonia Damle - How to Navigate Shift Work as a Parent & the Benefits of Self-Rostering in the NHS & Beyond 30:25

9M ago30:25

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How can you navigate shift work as a parent? This week we welcome Emergency Medicine Doctor Sonia Damle to the podcast. Sonia shares her experience of shift work and how to make it work alongside bringing up children. Sonia has lots of practical advice for other shift workers, including: why knowing what you want is vital to make it work how utilis…

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[Future of Work] Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst - How Workstyle (Rather Than Flexible Working) Could Change the Way You Work Forever 43:39

9M ago43:39

43:39

Have you heard of workstyle? Today on the podcast we are delighted to welcome entrepreneurs and changemakers Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst. Together they came up with the concept of workstyle in response to their negative experiences of the traditional '9-5' working week. Workstyle is a new word to describe the complete freedom to choose when and whe…

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[Future of Work] Denise Wilson OBE - How the UK is Working to Achieve Gender Balance at Board Level & What Still Needs to Change 45:29

9M ago45:29

45:29

We're delighted to welcome Denise Wilson OBE to the podcast. Denise is the former chief executive of the FTSE Women Leaders Review and has led the UK’s business task force to increase the number of women on boards and in leadership positions. She has made a significant contribution to gender equality in British business and is passionate about empo…

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[Future of Work] Bruce Daisley - How to Reduce the Number of Meetings in Your Workplace & Change the Organisational Culture 47:45

9M ago47:45

47:45

Would you like to reduce the number of meetings in your workplace? Joining us this week is workplace culture enthusiast Bruce Daisley. A former EMEA Vice President of Twitter, Bruce is now a best-selling author and hosts the podcast 'Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat', alongside helping organisations build energised and connected workplace cultures. In this…

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Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working 38:36

10M ago38:36

38:36

Has your employer recently called you back to the office? Our guest today is Rosie Hewat, Group Chief People Officer at fintech company Kuda. In 2024, many organisations have begun to pull their workers back to the office. As an experienced HR and people management professional and an advocate for flexible working, Rosie shares practical advice on …

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Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid 33:36

10M ago33:36

33:36

What do the people who get flexible working requests approved have in common? Today we welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Willetts, CEO and Founder of Investing in Women to the podcast to discuss her work advocating for the power of part-time and flexible working. Liz shares her top tips for getting your flexible working request approved, including when it is…

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12. We want to close our pay gap ourselves. What do we need to know? 19:36

10M ago19:36

19:36

In this episode of "Beyond the Pay Gap Figure," I explore the subject of addressing pay gaps internally i.e. without external consultancy or support. Contrary to expectations, I emphasise the viability and importance of organisations undertaking this task themselves. However, I do explain how to go about this important work competently. If you want…

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Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career 40:21

10M ago40:21

40:21

Do you ever feel under pressure to be the perfect parent? Verena Hefti MBE chats with Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent & Leadership Development Europe for a Japanese pharmaceutical company. They discuss why it's so important to talk loudly about working flexibly at a senior level, how to deal with the pressure of perfectionism when you're a w…

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11. How to Improve Your Return on Investment on Your Pay Gap Plan 14:47

10M ago14:47

14:47

In today’s episode we delve beyond the mere existence of a pay gap plan and explore how to maximise its effectiveness. There is a misconception that having a pay gaps plan is synonymous with progress, however, the real work lies in implementation and understanding what works and what doesn't. Or that running a training session for line managers or …

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Thorey V. Proppe - How Data Can Improve DEI Policies & Help Close the Gender Pay Gap 39:13

10M ago39:13

39:13

Today we welcome to the podcast Thorey V. Proppe, the CEO and founder of Alda, an Icelandic tech company which developed DEI software for workplaces globally. Iceland consistently ranks among the highest countries in the world for gender equality. Thorey shares: What is working for gender equality right now in Iceland What we can learn from this su…

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Brita Fernandez Schmidt - How to Learn to Trust Your Intuition & Manage Your Fears 38:35

11M ago38:35

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Today we're joined by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, transformational coach and author of the brilliant book Fears to Fierce. Brita has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, and strongly believes that every woman has a fierce power to fulfill her own dreams. We discussed how we can learn to trust our own intuition, be intentional wi…

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Lea Henry - How to Manage Perfectionism When Combining a Big Career & Young Children 38:45

11M ago38:45

38:45

This week we welcome Lea Henry, co-founder of the award-winning creative childcare agency CocoRio. Together with her business partner Corinna Bordoli, Lea co-founded CocoRio because she worried about the quality of childcare available. As she couldn’t keep her kids with her 24/7, she wanted to ensure their overall development and emotional well-bei…

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10. Top 5 Questions to Ask a Pay Gaps Consultancy 23:09

11M ago23:09

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In today's episode, we're discussing the crucial questions you should ask when hiring a pay gaps consultancy. Many hesitate to seek expert help due to fear of the unknown and investment concerns. I wanted to help you tackle these issues and discuss them together here on the podcast. In this episode we’ll go through each of the 5 questions and how y…

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Polly Ogden Duffy - How to Progress a Senior Career in a Male-Dominated Industry & Work Flexibly 38:36

11M ago38:36

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How can women thrive in a traditionally male-dominated work environment? Today we welcome to the podcast Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director at prime sales and lettings agency John D Wood & Co. London. Polly, who is married with two children, is passionate that women CAN have it all and shares why she believes being ambitious as a working mother i…

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9. The Top 3 Stumbling Blocks to Hiring a Pay Gaps Consultancy 25:00

11M ago25:00

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In this episode, I delve into the top three stumbling blocks HR directors face when considering hiring a pay gaps consultancy. Episode highlights: Here is a sneak peak of each one of the obstacles: Obstacle number 1: apprehension about disruption and potential chaos during integration of pay gap initiatives, as well as reluctance to sharing data an…

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Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks - Managing Mental Load While Balancing Career and Parenthood 38:36

11M ago38:36

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Today on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Dr Ana Catalano Weeks, Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath Dr. Ana shares her experience of how mental load can be gendered and emphasises that creating awareness is a part of the solution. In this conversation, we delve into the dynamics of heterosexual couples and the evolving landscape of c…

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8. Should you get your pay gap data Verified? 20:01

11M ago20:01

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This week we're asking should you get your pay gap data verified? This episode covers: (03:34 - 05:12) Minimising Errors With Pay Gap Software (07:33 - 09:17) Benefits of Pay Gap Software Providers (14:10 - 14:53) Bonus tips for using pay gap software Episode Highlights: - Discover how verified data can minimise errors and adapt to organisational c…

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Jane Green - How to Approach Your Employer for Reduced Working Days and Tips on Transitioning to a Flexible Role 42:30

12M ago42:30

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Today on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Jane Green, Leaders Plus Mentor and Former EY Partner. Jane's approach to balancing work and parenthood in an era where flexible-working was rare, can well be considered as a reforming move in the UK workplace. From pioneering a flexible work model in the 1990s at EY to now mentoring on the Leaders …

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