084 | Practical EDI tips from a Top 50 Most Inclusive Employer, with Lisa Faulkner

Although the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme) is a relatively small organisation, employing around 250 people, the People team’s work in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space has led to it consistently ranking in the ‘Top 50 Most Inclusive Employers’ list.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, their Head of People – Lisa Faulkner shares practical tips and advice for any organisation who wants to focus on EDI based on her experience within the FSCS.Lisa’s advice includes:1. Start small and then expand on what you’ve done so far.2. Use internal and external data.3. Set yourself realistic targets.4. Turn to other organisations for advice and support.5. Commit to charters.6. Ask people throughout your organisation what will help them.7. Consider the wider impact you can have on the local community and the world as a whole.Key Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeBusiness in the CommunityThe Race at Work CharterChange the Race RatioAdecco’s Creating Brighter Futures programCIPD’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion reportsThe Women in Finance CharterThe Responsible Business TrackerPositive EastLisa’s Book Recommendations(Disclosure: this book link is an affiliate link which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through it)The HR (R)Evolution: Change the Workplace, Change the World, by Alan Watkins & Nick DaltonCoherence: The Science of Exceptional Leadership and Performance, by Alan Watkins Connect With FayConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 58: How to feel more confident using data & analytics in your HR role, with Angela MoyleEpisode 70: Supporting yourself, or your colleagues at work with Tourette Syndrome, with Devon LovellEpisode 68: Real life insights into understanding & supporting autism in the workplace, with Cybill WatkinsEpisode 65: Practical strategies that empower women to succeed in leadership roles, with Carla MillerEpisode 59: ADHD – a personal story of the strengths, struggles & strategies that help, with Julie WhiteEpisode 42: Diversity & Inclusion at work – 7 mistakes to avoid (& what to do instead), with Dr Jonathan Ashong-LampteyEpisode 24: Understanding & supporting neurodiversity at work, with Melanie FrancisEpisode 14: Understanding & fixing your organisations gender pay gap, with Melissa BlissettEpisode 12: Supporting women returning to work after a career break, with Sally Dhillon Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please can you rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? If you’re kind enough to leave a review, please do let Fay know so she can say ‘thank you’. You can always reach her at: [email protected] Enjoyed This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email. How Fay & Bright Sky Career Coaching Can Help YouIf you’ve been enjoying the podcast & would like some support from Fay or her colleagues at Bright Sky, they can help you through:1:1 coaching to overcome your career challengesGroup coaching – build your confidence, credibility & influence in 6 weeks through Fay’s signature programme, Inspiring HRInterview coaching to succeed in your next interviewCareer change coaching to find a new, more fulfilling careerThe ‘Power Up Your LinkedIn Profile’ online course, to create a powerful LinkedIn profile and build your confidence at using LinkedIn to get your next role.The free pdf condensed version of Fay’s HR Planner for 2023 Mentioned in this episode:Help That’s There when It’s Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they don't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara ConnectJoin the Inspiring HR Leadership ProgrammeBuild your confidence, credibility & impact through the Inspiring HR Leadership Programme. The next cohort is now open for booking. Inspiring HR