Your Shape Talent LinkedIn Newsletter

This month, let’s take a look at: 

• You’re never remotely alone - why human connection matters more than ever  

• Lessons from the UK’s financial sector sexual harassment enquiry - 5 key takeaways for organisations 

• Securing buy-in from the Boardroom when it comes to your EDI efforts 

• Our Breaking Barrier's Podcast – your summer listening sorted 

• Dates for your diary 

With Shape Talent being a fully remote team, it was particularly special spending quality time together recently in person. Some of our team are new joiners, and others, like many of our clients, are based internationally. For a number of people, it was their first time meeting their colleagues face-to-face. Being together, I was reminded how outstanding our team really is. We have a rich tapestry of expertise, perspectives and lived experience. We don't always agree (and that’s very healthy!), but we are bound by shared values, respect, and a clear purpose. And together, working with forward thinking businesses all around the world, we are shaping a brighter, more equitable future for everyone.  

In our latest blog, we review the UK's financial sector enquiry into sexual harassment which has revealed some startling findings. Read the blog to find out how your organisation can apply the learnings (in any industry) with our 5 recommendations for businesses on how to address and prevent sexual harassment and misconduct. 

We recently interviewed Jenn Barnett , Head of EDI & ESG at Grant Thornton. Jenn outlined the ways Grant Thornton went about setting a culture-led climate to attract and retain quality women candidates. In her interview, Jenn reveals how the organisation: 

• Uses storytelling as an influencing tool  

• Instils accountability at Board level  

• Intentionally builds inclusion allies  

This was a brilliant interview that highlighted the value of shared ownership of the inclusivity agenda as the key to Grant Thornton's success. You can view the full recording here.  

If like many of our Shape Talent team, friends, and clients you enjoy a good podcast while out walking the dog or travelling – summer could be the perfect time to tune into the Shape Talent Breaking Barriers podcast. And if practical takeaways you can use today in your business are your priority, I know you’ll really enjoy listening!

At our September LinkedIn Live, Shape Talent's CEO and Founder, Sharon Peake, CPsychol and Director of Research and Product Innovation, Dr Priscila Pereira Law PhD FCIPD , will share five practical, high-impact tips for accelerating gender equality in your organisation that you can start implementing today. We’ll be live on LinkedIn on 25th September at 10:30am GMT. Register today. We hope to see you there! 

We love hearing from our readers! If any of these topics resonate with you or you need help addressing tough challenges when it comes to gender equality in your organisation, do reach out.