Some of my favourite discussions on this show have been with employers driving diversity, equity, and inclusion, not just because it is the right thing to do but because they are using their DE&I strategies to solve specific business challenges.

My guest this week is Graham Briggs, Head of Apprenticeships & Employability Programmes at Greene King, the UK's largest pub retailer and brewer. The hospitality sector has had an extremely challenging few years. Greene King has been running some incredible programmes to reach diverse talent pools and deliver positive outcomes for their business and the communities they work with. 

In the interview, we discuss:

The recruiting challenges in hospitality

Challenging perceptions about career development

Employability and social mobility

Communities and values

Untapping potential

The importance of C-Suite support

Partnering with external organisations to reach out to new pools of talent

Delivering positive outcomes for young people

Building confidence and focusing on wellbeing

Working with prison leavers

Support, development and retention

Business outcomes and results

Working with other employers to lobby government

Advice to TA leaders looking to build similar programmes

Plans for the future


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