The TC4RE Podcast

Episode 7 of the TC4RE Podcast explores the fundamental principles of Allyship. Hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Jeramie Sutton are joined by guests Julie Simpson (ResourceiT) and Jeremy Haisman. “Being an ally” is a term coined by many, but are we being an ally in the best way we can to support those from underrepresented backgrounds? How can we be a better ally? What does it take to be an ally? Julie Simpson shares her personal experiences of what it means to be an ally and how learning combined with time, has helped to shape the way that she interacts with others, while Jeremy Haisman explores some of his complexities and his own personal journey to becoming an ally. Wherever you are, grab a pen and a notebook and let’s hear some perspectives on Allyship!

Episode six of the TC4RE podcast is hosted by Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Jeremy Haisman (Protiviti). They are together with Roland Carandang (Protiviti) and Stanley Mensah-Brown (SoftwareONE) to openly discuss their thoughts on identity covering and surface acting within the workplace. Since 2015 identity covering has been a very relevant topic for the workforce, but what can we do as businesses to enable everyone to feel comfortable being their authentic themselves at work? With a range of different roles, all the guests share their own personal experiences of identity covering, their take on its meaning, how it made them feel and why being in an underrepresented and underprivileged group can easily lead down the path of identity covering.

Join us for our fifth podcast, where hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Jeramie Sutton (Microsoft) are joined by Hazel Sagar (Boxxe) and James Chadwick (Microsoft) to discuss TC4RE's purpose and their journey towards a racially equal workplace. As TC4RE's latest partner -- Hazel discusses Boxxe's challenges in the past, why they joined TC4RE, and how they’ll be leveraging TC4RE to help build a more racially inclusive workforce. James opens up with his own personal journey with racial equality at Microsoft, their experience with leading activist, poet, author and rapper Akala -- and how our own accountability as individuals is far more important than we think when it comes to racial equality issues.

Our fourth podcast features hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Anushka Davies (Softcat) discussing how to tackle racial challenges in the workplace. They’re joined by Softcat Internal Recruiter Keisha French, who shares her experience when it comes to encouraging open dialogue about backgrounds and concerns. From amplifying voices that are brave enough to speak up, to diversifying management teams that empower people to come forward, our insightful podcast addresses what can be done to create a safe space for all employees to be heard.

Episode three of our podcast series is hosted by Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Jeramie Sutton (Microsoft), who continue the discussion on how to create a more ethnically diverse workforce. Joined by CTO Colin from Computacentre who brings over 20 year’s IT industry experience, our experts explore just how far we’ve really come. Has there been a major shift in the representation of minorities in senior leadership IT positions? Have we really changed the world in two years? While we may have raised the consciousness of the conversation, our podcast debates how to make a more seismic impact by learning how to walk in other people’s shoes.

Welcome to our second podcast where hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Anushka Davies (Softcat) debate the many challenges of ageism, and how to help drive continuous improvement. Together with guest Andy Coker, Account Executive at Microsoft, our panel of experts discuss key themes such as imposter syndrome when starting out as an intern or young graduate, and the use of surface acting to change the way you’re perceived. Expect guidance on how to create an inclusive culture regardless of age, keep recruitment partial, and diversify what we do on day-to-day basis to help foster a more family-centric environment.

In our first podcast episode, hosts Alex Best (SoftwareONE) and Jeramie Sutton (Microsoft) discuss how technology companies can better inspire, support, and celebrate an under-represented workforce. They’re joined by guests Zephaniah Chukwudum and Apay Obang-Oyway from Microsoft, who talk about the value of creating workforce support groups and encouraging people to have self-belief. Tune in and learn about the impact leaders can have when making time for coaching, showing care for every individual, and being the best at representing their community.