139 | Creating an inclusive workplace: a focus on religion and Faith, with Binna Kandola

As organisations work to create more inclusive workplaces, some aspects of diversity receive more attention than others. Being able to express religious beliefs at work is an area that often remains unexplored despite its significance to many employees. In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Professor Binna Kandola, senior partner and co-founder of Pearn Kandola, to explore why religious expression matters to the people in your workplace and how organisations can better support this.Binna shares insights from his firm's comprehensive research into religion at work, including findings from their largest-ever survey response. He explains the various aspects of religious expression, discusses both challenges and positive developments in workplace inclusion, and offers practical guidance for HR professionals looking to create more inclusive environments.Chapters from This Episode[00:00] Introduction and Overview[02:02] Meet the Expert: Professor Binna Kandola[04:19] Defining Religious Expression at Work[10:03] Why Religious Expression Matters[18:36] Benefits to Organizations[21:01] Key Research Findings[26:49] Examples of Good Practice[31:23] Book Recommendation[33:28] Conclusion and ResourcesUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Binna Kandola on LinkedInBinna’s website: Pearn KandolaPearn Kandola’s, “Religion at Work Report”Binna’s podcast, Making the World Fairer (on Apple Podcasts)Binna’s podcast, Making the World Fairer (on Spotify)Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesCreate an Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Workplace – Podcast Playlist (on the Bright Sky website)Create an Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive Workplace – Podcast Playlist (on Spotify)Book Recommendation From the Episode(Disclosure: book links are affiliate links which means Fay will earn a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)‘World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored and Explained’ by John BowkerLooking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] 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.Mentioned in this episode:Kara Connect - Help When It's Needed MostMenopause, grief, ADHD, relationship breakdown... Every day, employees dealing with these situations are turned away by their EAP because they didn't qualify for counselling. When someone finally asks for help, they deserve better. Visit Kara Connect, where no employee is ever turned away. Kara Connect