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What makes coworking spaces the heartbeat of modern business?

In this episode of the Inclusive Growth Show, Toby Mildon chats with Ed Hobbs, National General Manager at X-Why, about how coworking spaces are evolving into hubs of inclusivity and collaboration. With 11 locations across the UK, X-Why is leading the charge in designing accessible, sustainable, and community-driven workplaces.

Key Takeaways:

• How X-Why’s commitment to B Corp principles influences workspace innovation.
• Why hybrid working has accelerated the demand for flexible office spaces.
• Practical steps X-Why takes to ensure inclusivity, from neurodiversity-friendly designs to accessible facilities.
• The role coworking spaces play in fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging.
• Insights into the future of coworking and regional expansion beyond London and Manchester.

Whether you're a business leader or a freelancer, Ed’s insights will inspire you to rethink the potential of your workplace.

If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

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“How can businesses better support breastfeeding parents returning to work? Toby Mildon speaks with Ros McFadden, founder of MumPod and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), about the innovative steps organisations can take to foster inclusivity for new parents.”

Episode Overview
In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon interviews Ros McFadden, founder of MumPod, to discuss:

• The creation of MumPod, a private, hygienic pod designed for breastfeeding parents in the workplace
• Ros’s journey from midwife to entrepreneur and how her background in design, healthcare, and personal experience inspired MumPod
• The barriers breastfeeding parents face in typical workplace environments
• Why supporting breastfeeding parents is essential for inclusivity and staff retention
• How organisations like the NHS and Apple are already implementing MumPods

Key Takeaways

• Unique Challenges for New Parents: Many parents lack dedicated spaces for breastfeeding or pumping at work, forcing them into inappropriate settings like toilets or cars.
• Innovative Solution: The MumPod is a purpose-built, cocoon-like pod providing a comfortable, hygienic, and private space designed specifically for breastfeeding.
• Supporting Inclusivity: Inclusive work environments must accommodate breastfeeding needs as part of a comprehensive diversity strategy.
• Positive Examples: Organisations like Apple and NHS hospitals have already integrated MumPods, showing leadership in supporting returning parents.

Guest Bio
Ros McFadden is the founder of MumPod and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), dedicated to creating practical solutions for breastfeeding parents. With a background in midwifery, design, and healthcare innovation, she’s committed to advocating for inclusivity in workplaces across the UK and beyond.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Introduction to the episode
• 3:10 – Ros’s journey from design to healthcare to MumPod
• 10:45 – Challenges faced by breastfeeding parents in workplaces
• 20:00 – Description of the MumPod’s design and benefits
• 30:15 – Success stories from organisations like Apple and the NHS
• 40:50 – Ros’s vision for MumPod and workplace inclusivity

Call to Action
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Links & Resources

• MumPod: MumPod Website
• Contact Ros McFadden: LinkedIn Profile
• Toby's Book: Inclusive Growth by Toby Mildon – Available on Amazon

Contact Info

• Toby Mildon: Website

If you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we're ready to support you on your journey. Reach out to us through our website.

If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.

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“Why do we make the choices we do, and how does that impact workplace inclusivity? Toby Mildon welcomes Dr Joshua Fullard, Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, for a deep dive into decision-making and the biases that shape our behaviour.”

Episode Overview
In this episode of The Inclusive Growth Podcast, Toby Mildon speaks with Dr Joshua Fullard about:

• The role of behavioural science in understanding decision-making
• Insights into implicit biases, such as the beauty premium and similarity bias
• How assumptions about appearance and identity impact workplace dynamics and hiring practices
• The importance of diversity in education and why it matters for student outcomes

Key Takeaways

• Exploring Behavioural Science: Dr Fullard shares insights into how behavioural science helps us understand biases and the factors influencing decisions.
• The Beauty Premium: People deemed more attractive often receive more positive outcomes, yet this ‘beauty premium’ has complex effects, including heightened performance expectations.
• Implicit Bias in Hiring: Biases, such as favouring candidates who mirror the decision-makers, impact hiring practices and workplace inclusion.
• Diversity in Education: Representation in teaching roles impacts students' self-belief, engagement, and career aspirations, highlighting a need for greater diversity among educators.

Guest Bio
Dr Joshua Fullard is an Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, specialising in decision-making processes, biases, and the psychology behind choices. With a strong background in applied labour economics, his research sheds light on how biases affect workplace and educational outcomes.

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Introduction to the episode
• 3:20 – Dr Fullard’s background and his journey into behavioural science
• 10:00 – What is the beauty premium, and why does it matter?
• 15:45 – Implicit biases in hiring: in-group and out-group effects
• 28:00 – Role models in education: why diversity in teachers matters
• 35:10 – Advice on fostering diversity and inclusion in schools and workplaces

Call to Action
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review to support The Inclusive Growth Podcast!

Links & Resources

• Warwick Business School: Warwick Business School Website
• Contact Dr Fullard: LinkedIn | Google Scholar – Explore Dr Fullard's research
• Toby's Book: Inclusive Growth by Toby Mildon – Available on Amazon

Contact Info

• Toby Mildon: Website

If you're enjoying this episode and looking to boost equity, inclusion, and diversity in your organisation, my team and I are here to help. Our team specialises in crafting data-driven strategies, developing inclusive leaders, designing fair recruitment processes, and enhancing disability confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and lived experience, we're ready to support you on your journey. Reach out to us through our website.

If you want to build a more inclusive workplace that you can be proud of please visit our website to learn more.