Making the World Fairer

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Hello and welcome to the Making the World Fairer podcast from Pearn Kandola. This is where our business psychologists explore Diversity & Inclusion at work, in order to truly move the dial on inclusion and make meaningful change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 6, 20260 min

Introducing: What's going on up there?

Did you enjoy the Making The World Fairer podcast?We have a new podcast out now we think you’ll love. 'What's going on up there?' unpacks the psychology behind current events, daily decision-making, and the ideas that frame our thinking.Each week, psychologists from Pearn Kandola join our host, Grace, to explore a vast range of fascinating topics, from understanding why conspiracy theories take hold to the surprising ways our bodies influence our emotions. Each episode blends psychological research with real-world examples to help you understand the human mind - all in just 10 minutes.In the first episode, Grace is joined by Professor Binna Kandola OBE to explore the psychological journey of Olympic and Paralympic athletes, exploring how elite performance shapes identity, the emotional instability of the games themselves, and why the most intense moments often occur far from the podium.Whether you’re a psychology enthusiast, a curious mind, or simply want to understand the forces shaping modern life, What’s going on up there? offers fascinating insights into human behaviour you won't want to miss.New episodes every Friday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 14, 202548 min

Religion At Work: Jewish Life & Leadership

In the latest episode of the Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola, OBE is joined by Jo Grose, the first female Chief Executive of United Synagogue, to discuss: her role and ambitions for the charity, including increasing the number of women in leadership positions and creating new spaces for young Orthodox Jewish people. the key tenets and concepts Jewish communities live by, and how they intersect with local and global communities. the lack of understanding around Antisemitism at work We hope you enjoy listening! If you're looking to better support employees of faith in the workplace, please contact us to learn about our Allyship and Religious Inclusion programmes. Did you enjoy this episode? In our last episode, Binna was joined by Pritpal Bhullur, a Senior Human Resources Business Partner in the UK Ministry of Defence, and Deputy Chair of the Defence Sikh Network, to discuss the traditions of the Sikh faith and its visibility. Listen to the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 14, 202540 min

Religion At Work: The Sikh Faith & Leadership in the Civil Service

In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola, OBE is joined by Pritpal Bhullur, a Senior Human Resources Business Partner in the UK Ministry of Defence, and Deputy Chair of the Defence Sikh Network to discuss: The traditions of the Sikh faith, its visibility, and lesser-known aspects. How Pritpal's distinguished career intersects with his faith. The important work of the Defence Sikh Network. We hope you enjoy listening! If you're looking to better support employees of faith in the workplace, please contact us to learn about our Allyship and Religious Inclusion programmes. Did you enjoy this episode? In our last episode, Binna was joined by Professor Erin Wilson, University of Groningen, and Professor Christopher Baker, Goldsmiths, University of London, to discuss how religion and belief intersect with organisational policy. Listen to the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 11, 202453 min

Religion At Work: The Role of Religion in Public Life

In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by Professor Erin Wilson, University of Groningen, and Professor Christopher Baker, Goldsmiths, University of London to discuss: How religion and belief intersect with organisational policy The challenges organisations face in seeking to accommodate diverse religious beliefs Examples of best practices in the workplace We hope you enjoy listening! If you're looking to better support employees of faith in the workplace, please contact us to learn about our Allyship and Religious Inclusion programmes. Did you enjoy this episode? In our last episode, Binna was joined by Brian Grimm, President and Founder of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, to discuss how data and research prove a link between economic sustainability and freedom of religion or belief for all. Listen to the episode. In the next episode of the podcast, Binna will be joined by Phil Champain from The Faith & Belief Forum, and Michael Wakelin from the Religion Media Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 30, 202450 min

Religion At Work: The Link Between Religious Freedom and Economic Success

"When you have a society where people respect each other's right to believe and behave according to their beliefs, then you have the recipe for a peaceful and prosperous society, and in that condition, normal business can thrive." In the latest episode of our Religion at Work podcast, host Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by Brian Grim, President and Founder of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation to discuss: Brian's personal journey of faith in the workplace How years of data and research prove a link between economic sustainability and freedom of religion or belief for all Examples of workplace faith in action and the benefits to society as a whole We hope you enjoy listening! If you're looking to better support employees of faith in the workplace, please contact us to learn about our Allyship and Religious Inclusion programmes. Did you enjoy this episode? Our last episode looked at tackling misconceptions in Islamic faith and practice, with Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, and Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed, Deputy Director at the Centre for the Study of Islam, Cardiff University. Listen to the episode. Next month, Binna will be joined by Chris Baker, Professor of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths, and Erin Wilson, Associate Professor of Politics and Religion at University of Groeningen, discussing the data behind why it's good economic practice to support freedom of religion at work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 23, 202447 min

Religion At Work: Tackling Misconceptions In Islamic Faith & Practice

"Muslims experience the greatest faith penalty in the labour market relative to any other religious groups." * Our latest podcast episode offers advice on how employers can better support their Muslim employees, as well as discussion on: The importance of understanding the core beliefs and practices of Islam in order to support Muslim employees more effectively Fairness not favours – creating conversations that educate your workforce and give agency to Muslim employees over their religious needs. How the expression of faith will differ in Muslim employees across different industries, and examples of good inclusivity practice For this episode, host Professor Binna Kandola OBE welcomes Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, and Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed, Deputy Director at the Centre for the Study of Islam, Cardiff University. Next month, Binna will be joined by Dr Brian Grim from the Religious Freedom in Business Foundation. We hope you enjoy listening! *Does the Muslim penalty in the British labour market dissipate after accounting for so-called "sociocultural attitudes"?' by Samir Sweida-Metwally in Ethnic and Racial Studies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 27, 202439 min

Religion At Work: Reconciling Faith & Pride, With The Rev'd Mark Rowland

Stereotype research shows that many people feel religious beliefs are incompatible with LGBTQ+ equality. But what's the reality? In our latest episode of the Religion At Work podcast, special guest The Rev'd Mark Rowland joins host Professor Binna Kandola OBE to discuss: Mark's personal journey as a Methodist Minister and active campaigner for LGBTQ+ equality within the church. The importance of context and cultural connotations when interpreting scripture. Advice for allies and LGBTQ+ individuals struggling with their faith and identity. The myth of inevitable progress and what's changed in recent years for LGBTQ+ individuals. You can visit the One Body One Faith website to learn more about Mark's work or contact us to learn about our Allyship and Religious Inclusion programmes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202417 min

Religion At Work: What Does The Research Say? With Professor Binna Kandola OBE

Nearly 7,000 people took part in our Religion At Work (2023) research, the largest of its kind looking at the experiences of people of faith in the workplace. In this special episode, our podcast host, and author of the report, Professor Binna Kandola OBE explores the research, looking at: The progress made towards a fairer workplace The key issues experienced by employees of faith Recommendations for organisations looking to improve the workplace for employees with any faith in the workplace. To find out more about religious experiences in the workplace, you can download our groundbreaking Religion At Work (2023) report or contact us for advice on how to ensure your policies and procedures are fair to all employees. Episodes 1 & 2 looked at the legal obligations of employers and rise of cases coming through the courts relating to religious and non-religious belief. Episode 4 will look at the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace. We hope you enjoy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202422 min

Religion At Work: What Does The Law Say? With Shoosmiths LLP Part II

Are your workplace policies effective at protecting your employees - as well as your organisation - when it comes to religious discrimination? In the first two episodes of our new podcast series examining religion at work, Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by two employment experts from the law firm Shoosmiths, Simon Fennell and Amy Leech, a Partner and Senior Associate at the firm respectively. In Part II, they explore: How effective current organisational policies are Legal advice for employers, especially in the current political climate Whether leaders should be open about their religious beliefs What employees can do if they feel they have been discriminated against To find out more about religious experiences in the workplace, you can download our groundbreaking Religion At Work (2023) report or contact us for advice on how to ensure your policies and procedures are fair to all employees. Enjoyed this episode? Listen to Part I, where Binna, Simon and Amy look at examples of recent case law for the rising number of religious and non-religious belief cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 16, 202424 min

Religion At Work: What Does The Law Say? With Shoosmiths LLP Part I

Could your workplace policies be indirectly or directly discriminating against employees of faith? There have been an increasing number of court cases relating to religious and philosophical belief in the workplace in recent years. In the first two episodes of our new podcast series examining religion at work, Professor Binna Kandola OBE is joined by two employment experts from the law firm Shoosmiths, Simon Fennell and Amy Leech, a Partner and Senior Associate at the firm respectively. In Part I, they examine: The legislation around religious (and non-religious) belief as a protected characteristic in the workplace. Recent examples from case law To find out more about religious experiences in the workplace, you can download our groundbreaking Religion At Work (2023) report or contact us for advice on how to ensure your policies and procedures are fair to all employees. Enjoyed this episode? Look out for Part II, where Binna, Simon and Amy look at the effectiveness of current organisational policies and offer up advice for organisations to prevent and deal with religious discrimination in the workplace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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