Episodes

  • Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships
    Feb 18 2020
    In this week's podcast host, Hannah Baker, speaks to DE&S apprentices Jamie Seviour and Peter McAfee about the 'earn as you learn' career route and why it can be hugely beneficial to both employee and employer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Mental health at work

    Mental health at work
    Jan 17 2020
    In this episode, Hannah Baker discusses mental health in the workplace with guests Dr Dominique Thompson of Buzz Consulting and Blue O'Connor of ethical grooming brand Kings. Both give their professional opinions on what companies can be doing to support staff, from appointing well-being advocates to empathetic leadership. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • How to retain talent

    How to retain talent
    Jan 17 2020
    In this episode, host Hannah Baker discusses talent retention and keeping a satisfied workforce with Darrell Irwin, director of brand marketing agency Cre8ion, and Ollie James, commercial director at digital products developer Potato. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Pitching for Investment

    Pitching for Investment
    Jan 10 2020
    In this episode, business editor Hannah Baker talks to Chris Sanderson, founder and chief executive of freelance finance app Limber, about pitching for investment. Chris discusses the differences in pitching for funding in Bristol and London, and the secret to a successful pitch. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Being a boss

    Being a boss
    Jan 10 2020
    In this episode, business editor Hannah Baker talks to Dr Zara Nanu, founder of fair pay software Gapsquare, about the challenges of running a business. They discuss leadership, what it's really like to be at the top, staying motivated and creating a good company culture. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Leadership and the Business Showcase

    Leadership and the Business Showcase
    Jan 10 2020
    In this episode, Hannah Baker talks to polar adventurer and director of The Extreme Leaders organisation Alan Chambers MBE, and Jamie Breese, founder of Business Showcase South West. The pair talk about the challenges and rewards of leadership, and the benefits of taking part in one of the South West's biggest networking and business events. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Environment

    Environment
    Jan 9 2020
    In this episode, host Hannah Baker discusses the environment and how businesses can lessen their impact on the planet and promote more green ways of working. Guests are Kath Senior, founder of biodegradable glitter company Ecostardust, and Stevie Mitchell, founder of ethical fashion label CDUK.   For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • LGBTQ+ and the workplace

    LGBTQ+ and the workplace
    Jan 9 2020
    In this episode of The Commute, host Hannah Baker discusses the challenges faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace as well as the steps companies are taking to be more inclusive in their offices. Our guests are James McNamara of Natwest and Rob Hurley, landing gear systems engineer at Airbus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins