DiverseIT Stories

By: Sparta Global
  • Summary

  • True diversity and inclusion is not about numbers. It is about recognising and celebrating the stories that give a voice to those who have battled for representation and equality. In a new Sparta Global podcast, award-winning Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Gaia Caruso will give DiverseIT stories the platform to be heard, speaking with technologists, ED&I professionals and exceptional individuals who are making a difference by championing differences. Want to share your story? Contact pressoffice@spartaglobal.com
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Episodes
  • Enforcing anti-sexual harrassment policies
    Aug 5 2021
    In this episode, we talk with Lisa Bell, Founder of HR consultancy Tell Jane and specialist in preventing sexual harassment at work.   Lisa explains what sexual harassment is, how to identify it, how to report it, and - most importantly - how to prevent it from happening in the first place.  
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    16 mins
  • Heteronormativity and queer discrimination in the workplace
    Jun 29 2021

    In the next episode of Sparta Global's DiverseIT Stories, Gaia Caruso sat down with Jack Flanagan - Talent Coordinator at Sparta Global. As a young Queer man, Jack explores the importance of language and action in the workplace in providing a supportive space and sense of belonging for people to be themselves. Speaking honestly about his own experiences, and addressing the differences between heteronormative ideals and discrimination, Jack implores employers and peers to do better to support members of the LGBTQ+ community. 

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    17 mins
  • Why I quit a law career to help empower local youth
    May 4 2021
    In the latest episode of DiverseIT stories, we speak with Stephanie Burras CBE, Chief Executive at Ahead Partnership.   Formerly a Partner at one of London's top law firms, Stephanie left her a career in law to set up Ahead Partnership and tackle social inequalities within some of Britain's most deprived schools. Today, she works with businesses in all sectors of the economy to address the social and economic problems caused by youth skills deficit, poverty and unemployment.   Stephanie breaks down what companies should do to empower the workforce of tomorrow, proving that businesses flourish when they invest in local youth engagement.
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    22 mins

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