The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

The Green Room by Deloitte is an award-winning podcast exploring the topics that matter most in business. Each episode we ask one big question about the world around us that’s affecting business. From climate to technology, inclusion to the future of work and much more, we’ll call on experts and great research from our firm and beyond to find the answers that business is debating. We’ll ask questions like: Can AI help us be more human? Is technology our planet’s best hope? Are leaders born or made? And do elections change anything? No matter what level of business you’re at or industry you work in, The Green Room aims to provide a broad look at a variety of areas. Join us in The Green Room every other Tuesday for the best conversations on the topics that matter most in business. A podcast from Deloitte.

Latest episodes

Sep 8, 2022 • 40min

How is the conversation about disability at work changing? With Mark Hodgkinson and Zeinab Chaudhary

Talking about disability at work isn’t something new. But how has the conversation changed over the years? And is it changing fast enough? There are 14.1 million disabled people in the UK. That’s one in five. And it’s something that can affect us all - whether personally, or through friends, family, and colleagues. The world of work is changing rapidly. From the spaces we work in, to our hiring and recruitment processes – the workplace needs to be inclusive by design. Especially with more than 4.4 million disabled people in work in the UK. And with one in three still feeling that there is prejudice against them. So, what’s the impact of hybrid working on people with disabilities? Will this make our workplaces more inclusive? And if you’re not in an office job, will anything really change at all? Tune in to find out... Why companies need to go further than just legal compliance Which year our hosts and guests would time travel to Why senior representation and support for career development is so important How being flexible in the workplace helps people to flourish Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts Guests: Mark Hodgkinson, CEO of Scope and Zeinab Chaudhary, Disability Inclusion Lead for Consulting and Workability Network Deputy Lead, Deloitte UK Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Technical support: Deloitte’s Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Nov 9, 2021 • 47min

How do you start a movement? With Peter Holbrook CBE and Kalvinder Dhillon

Many of us are trying to change something. No matter who we are or where we live, we want to make our corner of the world a little bit better for those around us. Around the world, people continue to inspire us by standing up for what they believe in. Climate school strikes. LGBTQ+ rights. #MeToo. And Black Lives Matter, to name a few. These movements are all vital if we’re to create a more equal society on a thriving planet. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, changing something is really hard. What we see as an overnight success is usually years in the making. So, you want to make the world a better place. How do you identify what it is exactly you want to change? How do you share the journey as you gather momentum? And importantly, how do you keep going when things get tough? Tune in to find out… About the experiences that lit a fire in Peter’s belly How Kalvinder learnt the art of patience in making change Why George is feeling more positive about his next conga How we can all make a difference in our lives every day Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts Guests: Peter Holbrook CBE, CEO of Social Enterprise UK and Kalvinder Dhillon, Vice Chair and tax partner at Deloitte UK Hosts: George Parrett and Lizzie Elston Technical support: Deloitte’s Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Oct 5, 2021 • 45min

How do we create work that’s good for our wellbeing? With Jolawn Victor and Jackie Henry

Hybrid working. It sounds like the shiny solution to what the future of work is going to look like. But we wouldn’t blame you if you felt part excited, part wondering how it’s all going to work. The past 18 months or so have been challenging. But hey, we’ve learnt some valuable lessons about what we really want from work. Next stop: taking those positives to create workplaces, whether they’re virtual or physical, that work for all of us. As with any change, it’s exciting to build something new. But it’s going to take some trial and error to get things right. So where do we go from here in a way that’s sustainable, inclusive and, most importantly, kind to ourselves and others? Tune in to find out… How many days George used to spend on a train every year What Jackie’s current work routine looks like About the impact of what Jolawn calls the ‘silent pandemic’ Why wellbeing is about much more than just sitting cross-legged Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts Guests: Jolawn Victor, Chief International Officer at Headspace, and Jackie Henry, UK Managing Partner for People and Purpose at Deloitte. Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Technical support: Deloitte’s Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Jul 13, 2021 • 45min

What’s the secret to performing at your best? With Laura Kenny CBE and Joanna Lockard

Many of us can relate to taking pride in performing to the highest level we’re capable of. Writing the best essay we can at school. Running that 5k in the park against the clock every Saturday. Nailing our first 100 days in the new job, even if we’re still learning. Doing the best we can – every single day. But what does it take to be the best you can be? And perhaps more importantly, how do you do it consistently? Sport and business. There’s been no shortage of comparisons between the two over the years – think ‘winning as a team’ or ‘crushing the competition’. But if we really want to understand what it takes to ‘win at business’, chances are we’ll need to look a little deeper. Tune in to find out: Who listens to ‘This is me’ to get pumped? The reasons Joanna thinks people in business should rest like athletes How to cope with pressure and deal with the inevitable setbacks Why getting a dog might just be the answer to anything? Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts Guests: Laura Kenny CBE, Team GB cyclist and Great Britain’s most successful female Olympian and Joanna Lockard, senior manager in Deloitte Leadership, within our Human Capital Consulting practice. Hosts: George Parrett and Lizzie Elston Technical support: Deloitte’s Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

Jun 29, 2021 • 55min

Can a business make money and do good at the same time? With Natalie Campbell and Claire Burton

What does it mean to be responsible? There’s no right answer. In fact, it’s easy to get it wrong. Every day we make decisions. Driven by what we believe in. What we stand for. And our sense of purpose. In our personal lives, it might be showing up for our best friend when they need us, paying our bills on time, and educating ourselves on the big issues in the world around us. In business, it might be stepping up as an ally for minority groups, volunteering our time and skills to support charity partners, and making sure our actions help protect rather than harm the environment. The lines between our personal and professional lives are blurring. The things we care about at home have a place at work – and vice versa. And the days where being a responsible business were just one team’s job are over. In fact, it’s becoming an integral part of doing business today – part of who a company really is. Tackling the climate crisis. Responding to the impact of the pandemic. Speaking out for social justice. Addressing inequality. Improving access to education and employment. Building skills in society. From big business to government, sustainable start-ups to social enterprises, and everything in between, any business can take positive action for people and the planet. That's not to say it’s always easy. Looking at the future and thinking we can do better takes perseverance. Chances are, it might be the road less travelled. It might seem like a big risk. But if it’s the right decision, it’s worth it (yes, also commercially). So how do businesses make social impact part of everyday decisions? Inclusive decisions. Impactful decisions. Hard decisions. Little ones. Big ones. What does it mean to be a responsible business? Is there a formula for doing it right? And to get there, do you have to do it all? Tune in to find out: How the pandemic gave the Belu team the gift of time Why customers are voting with their feet Which of our guests set up a fair in their garden to raise money as a child Why Natalie thinks the challenger brands are going to grow the fastest Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations and to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts Guests: Natalie Campbell, Co-CEO of Belu Water, and Claire Burton, Head of Responsible Business at Deloitte UK Hosts: George Parrett and Ethan Worth Technical support: Deloitte’s Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

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