Over the last year, we have seen pushback from organisations around their DEI agenda with many questioning their approach to the topic. To bring some clarity to the situation, Diversity & Inclusion Architect, Toby Mildon , joins our CEO and Host Stuart Elliott , for today’s episode of HR Insights: The Podcast. In this episode, Stuart and Toby discuss his disability and how his personal and professional experiences with inequality when applying for roles affected him and led to his passion for diversity and inclusion. They also chat about what organisations do well in the DEI space and how they can improve, especially in the equity aspect of the acronym. The conversation then explores what Toby believes will aid the future of DEI, leading to a discussion on AI and the anxiety around new technology and the paralysis of fear when employing disabled staff. As a Diversity & Inclusion Architect, Toby is passionate about creating diverse workplaces and cultures that are inclusive, which stemmed from his own experiences as a disabled man. He has helped some of the UK’s largest companies improve their staff retention, brand innovation, productivity and performance. Toby has also written a book called Inclusive Growth , which aims to future-proof organisations by creating a diverse workplace and providing a practical framework that allows the company to grow and succeed. Key Timestamps: 01:40: An introduction to Toby 07:25: Workplace barriers for disabled people 15:51: Toby’s book - Inclusive Growth 18:53: Organisations that do well in the DEI space 21:04: The shift in HR's focus on DEI 25:39: The future of DEI 28:12: Hiring managers' fears around hiring people with disabilities 36:25: Tips for prioritising DEI with the aim to retain and obtain top talent You can listen to and download HR Insights from Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts, Spotify and other popular podcast apps. Please subscribe so the latest episodes are directly available! You can also join our HR Community by following us on LinkedIn . Thank you for listening and please do review and rate us wherever you listen!
