Have you ever heard of a ‘vibecession’? It’s when we feel like we’re in a recession, without actually being in one. When there’s a disconnect between feelings and facts. Feel familiar? Economists are telling us that things are on the up. GDP is growing. Inflation is down. And wages are up. So why does it feel like the mood of the population is heading in the opposite direction to the graphs? It could be because our day-to-day experiences don’t match up with the data. It’s expensive to fill up our car. Our weekly shop costs more. And that lived reality feels more real than stats and commentary. But should we trust the mood of the country over what the data is showing us? Do emotions speak louder than economic indicators? And is there a way to close the gap between our feelings and the facts? That’s what we’re exploring with Linda Yueh, economist and broadcaster, and Tom Simmons, Senior Economist at Deloitte UK, in this episode of The Green Room as we ask: Do facts or feelings fuel our economy? Tune in to find out:  <ul> <li>What ‘animal spirits’ have to do with the economy</li> <li>Why disconnects between the data and our reality occur</li> <li>The alternative ways we can measure economic success</li> <li>How the media influences our economic perspective</li> </ul> Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: <a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts">deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts</a> You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK">youtube.com/@DeloitteUK</a>  Loaf Catering here: <a href= "https://loafcatering.com">loafcatering.com</a> Guests: Linda Yueh, economist and broadcaster, and Tom Simmons from Deloitte  Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Oliver Carpenter Original music: Ali Barrett

<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever heard of a ‘vibecession’?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It’s when we feel like we’re in a recession, without actually being in one. When there’s a disconnect between feelings and facts.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Feel familiar?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Economists are telling us that things are on the up. GDP is growing. Inflation is down. And wages are up.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;So why does it feel like the mood of the population is heading in the opposite direction to the graphs?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;It could be because our day-to-day experiences don’t match up with the data. It’s expensive to fill up our car. Our weekly shop costs more. And that lived reality feels more real than stats and commentary.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;But should we trust the mood of the country over what the data is showing us? Do emotions speak louder than economic indicators? And is there a way to close the gap between our feelings and the facts?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;That’s what we’re exploring with Linda Yueh, economist and broadcaster, and Tom Simmons, Senior Economist at Deloitte UK, in this episode of The Green Room as we ask: Do facts or feelings fuel our economy?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tune in to find out: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;What ‘animal spirits’ have to do with the economy&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why disconnects between the data and our reality occur&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The alternative ways we can measure economic success&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How the media influences our economic perspective&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: &lt;a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts"&gt;deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK"&gt;youtube.com/@DeloitteUK&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Loaf Catering here: &lt;a href= "https://loafcatering.com"&gt;loafcatering.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Guests: Linda Yueh, economist and broadcaster, and Tom Simmons from Deloitte &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Oliver Carpenter&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original music: Ali Barrett&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Have you ever heard of a ‘vibecession’? It’s when we feel like we’re in a recession, without actually being in one. When there’s a disconnect between feelings and facts. Feel familiar? Economists are telling us that things are on the up. GDP...

Do facts or feelings fuel our economy? With Linda Yueh and Tom Simmons

It’s estimated that 15 to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent.  1 in 5 people.  But fear of stigma prevents many from disclosing this in their workplaces.   That’s a lot of people not bringing their full selves – and skills – to work. And companies not getting the best of their brilliant talent.    For some, choosing to disclose can be empowering and spotlight their strengths. But it can also be complex to navigate. Especially when there’s stereotypes or lack of education and understanding.  So, what can companies do to become more inclusive for neurodiverse people – and make the most of their talents?     That’s what we’re exploring with Steve Hill, Chief Commercial Officer at auticon, and Matt Stallard, leader of Tech Strategy & Transformation and ServiceNow practices at Deloitte, in this episode of The Green Room as we ask: How can companies think differently about people who think differently?    What made our guests want to get involved in this space? How have they seen things change throughout their careers? And how are they building neuroinclusive workplaces now? Is there still stigma – and how can businesses best tackle this and increase understanding?  What can companies do to create inclusive workspaces that enable people with neurodivergent traits to succeed? How do we ensure line managers are equipped to support neurodivergent talent? Could it actually be a catalyst for business growth? And how can businesses ensure they get the best out of people and how they work? Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>Why Matt became so passionate about neurodiversity </li> <li>The story behind the largest majority-autistic company in the world </li> <li>The small changes that make all the difference when hiring neurodivergent people  </li> <li>The secret to getting the best out of people and how they work</li> </ul> Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: <a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts">deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts</a> You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK">youtube.com/@DeloitteUK</a>  Guests: Steve Hill, Chief Commercial Officer at auticon, and Matt Stallard, Technology Strategy and Transformation Lead partner at Deloitte Hosts: Annie Wong and Oli Carpenter Original music: Ali Barrett

<description>&lt;p&gt;It’s estimated that 15 to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;1 in 5 people. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;But fear of stigma prevents many from disclosing this in their workplaces.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;That’s a lot of people not bringing their full selves – and skills – to work. And companies not getting the best of their brilliant talent. &lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt; For some, choosing to disclose can be empowering and spotlight their strengths. But it can also be complex to navigate. Especially when there’s stereotypes or lack of education and understanding. &lt;br /&gt; So, what can companies do to become more inclusive for neurodiverse people – and make the most of their talents?  &lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt; That’s what we’re exploring with Steve Hill, Chief Commercial Officer at auticon, and Matt Stallard, &lt;span data-teams= "true"&gt;leader of Tech Strategy &amp; Transformation and ServiceNow practices&lt;/span&gt; at Deloitte, in this episode of The Green Room as we ask: How can companies think differently about people who think differently? &lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt; What made our guests want to get involved in this space? How have they seen things change throughout their careers? And how are they building neuroinclusive workplaces now? Is there still stigma – and how can businesses best tackle this and increase understanding? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;What can companies do to create inclusive workspaces that enable people with neurodivergent traits to succeed? How do we ensure line managers are equipped to support neurodivergent talent? Could it actually be a catalyst for business growth? And how can businesses ensure they get the best out of people and how they work?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tune in to find out:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why Matt became so passionate about neurodiversity &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The story behind the largest majority-autistic company in the world &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The small changes that make all the difference when hiring neurodivergent people  &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The secret to getting the best out of people and how they work&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: &lt;a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts"&gt;deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK"&gt;youtube.com/@DeloitteUK&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Guests: Steve Hill, Chief Commercial Officer at auticon, and Matt Stallard, Technology Strategy and Transformation Lead partner at Deloitte&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosts: Annie Wong and Oli Carpenter&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original music: Ali Barrett&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It’s estimated that 15 to 20% of the global population is neurodivergent.  1 in 5 people.  But fear of stigma prevents many from disclosing this in their workplaces.   That’s a lot of people not bringing their full selves – and...

How can companies think differently about people who think differently? With Steve Hill and Matt Stallard

Beating the odds. Getting the gold. Staying fearless. Showing strength. Never stopping.    We hear those words used about some of the world’s biggest role models. The people who, when the spotlight shines on them, seem superhuman. But what if we switched that spotlight to focus on the human too, rather than just the super?   Instead of beating the odds, our hero got beaten – but came back next time. Instead of staying fearless, they felt the fear but did it anyway. Instead of showing strength, they showed softness. Instead of never stopping, they asked to take a break.   Role models are important – particularly for women and girls. And even more so for the team of five girls from Grey Coat Hospital School who’ve worked with us on this special episode of The Green Room. Winners of a nationwide competition to host and produce The Green Room, the girls were interested in how we can find more representative role models and celebrate their stories. Joining them in the studio to explore the topic is Eilish McColgan, Team GB Olympian and long-distance runner, and Lucy Traynor, UK Purpose Lead at Deloitte.   Tune in to find out:  <ul> <li>Why role models are so important and how they influence us</li> <li>The responsibility that comes with being an inspiration for others</li> <li>How to find authentic role models to connect with</li> <li>Why social media is changing how we share our stories</li> </ul> Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: <a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts">deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts</a> You can also watch our episodes on YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK">youtube.com/@DeloitteUK</a>  Find out more about Debate Mate here: <a href= "https://debatemate.com/">debatemate.com</a> Guests: Eilish McColgan, Team GB Olympian and long-distance runner, and Lucy Traynor, UK Purpose Lead at Deloitte Hosts: Annie Wong and Portia Gitau Original music: Ali Barrett

<description>&lt;p&gt;Beating the odds. Getting the gold. Staying fearless. Showing strength. Never stopping.   &lt;br /&gt; We hear those words used about some of the world’s biggest role models. The people who, when the spotlight shines on them, seem superhuman. But what if we switched that spotlight to focus on the human too, rather than just the super?  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Instead of beating the odds, our hero got beaten – but came back next time. Instead of staying fearless, they felt the fear but did it anyway. Instead of showing strength, they showed softness. Instead of never stopping, they asked to take a break.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Role models are important – particularly for women and girls. And even more so for the team of five girls from Grey Coat Hospital School who’ve worked with us on this special episode of The Green Room.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Winners of a nationwide competition to host and produce The Green Room, the girls were interested in how we can find more representative role models and celebrate their stories. Joining them in the studio to explore the topic is Eilish McColgan, Team GB Olympian and long-distance runner, and Lucy Traynor, UK Purpose Lead at Deloitte.  &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Tune in to find out: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why role models are so important and how they influence us&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The responsibility that comes with being an inspiration for others&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How to find authentic role models to connect with&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why social media is changing how we share our stories&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: &lt;a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts"&gt;deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can also watch our episodes on YouTube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK"&gt;youtube.com/@DeloitteUK&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find out more about Debate Mate here: &lt;a href= "https://debatemate.com/"&gt;debatemate.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Guests: Eilish McColgan, Team GB Olympian and long-distance runner, and Lucy Traynor, UK Purpose Lead at Deloitte&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosts: Annie Wong and Portia Gitau&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original music: Ali Barrett&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Beating the odds. Getting the gold. Staying fearless. Showing strength. Never stopping.    We hear those words used about some of the world’s biggest role models. The people who, when the spotlight shines on them, seem superhuman. But what...

How can we remodel role models? With Eilish McColgan and Lucy Traynor

Ding. Breaking news. Ding. New email. Ding. Whatsapp group. Ding. New email. Ding. Whatsapp again. Ding. Another email. Ding. Ding. Ding. Studies show that we have more information in our brains than almost anyone alive hundreds of years ago processed in their lifetime. And it feels like it, doesn’t it?  So we’re receiving more information than ever before. And there are more ways than ever before to send it. But that doesn’t mean we’re any better at communicating it. That we’re understanding it. Or feeling understood.  Whether we’re home or at work, getting communication right is important. It’s the most sought-after soft skill in the job market, but for a ‘soft’ skill it can be hard to master. So, what can we learn from the world’s best communicators? And how can we apply it to our careers, our teams and our businesses? That’s what we’re exploring with Ros Atkins, BBC journalist and analysis editor, and Drew McMillan, Director of Communications and Engagement at Deloitte, in this episode of The Green Room as we ask: Can we communicate better by saying less? Tune in to find out:  <ul> <li>What Ros learned from Obama’s former speech writer</li> <li>Why communicating well is more challenging than ever before</li> <li>A common mistake we all make when communicating at work</li> <li>One phrase that can make any message resonate</li> </ul> Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: <a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts">deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts</a> You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK">youtube.com/@DeloitteUK</a>  Loaf Catering here: <a href= "https://loafcatering.com">loafcatering.com</a> Guests: Ros Atkins, BBC journalist and broadcaster, and Drew McMillan from Deloitte Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Lizzie Elston Original music: Ali Barrett

<description>&lt;p&gt;Ding. Breaking news. Ding. New email. Ding. Whatsapp group. Ding. New email. Ding. Whatsapp again. Ding. Another email. Ding. Ding. Ding.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Studies show that we have more information in our brains than almost anyone alive hundreds of years ago processed in their lifetime. And it feels like it, doesn’t it? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;So we’re receiving more information than ever before. And there are more ways than ever before to send it. But that doesn’t mean we’re any better at communicating it. That we’re understanding it. Or feeling understood. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Whether we’re home or at work, getting communication right is important. It’s the most sought-after soft skill in the job market, but for a ‘soft’ skill it can be hard to master. So, what can we learn from the world’s best communicators? And how can we apply it to our careers, our teams and our businesses?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;That’s what we’re exploring with Ros Atkins, BBC journalist and analysis editor, and Drew McMillan, Director of Communications and Engagement at Deloitte, in this episode of The Green Room as we ask: Can we communicate better by saying less?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tune in to find out: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;What Ros learned from Obama’s former speech writer&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Why communicating well is more challenging than ever before&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;A common mistake we all make when communicating at work&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;One phrase that can make any message resonate&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: &lt;a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts"&gt;deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can also watch our episodes on Youtube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/DeloitteUK"&gt;youtube.com/@DeloitteUK&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Loaf Catering here: &lt;a href= "https://loafcatering.com"&gt;loafcatering.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Guests: Ros Atkins, BBC journalist and broadcaster, and Drew McMillan from Deloitte&lt;br /&gt; Hosts: Stephanie Dobbs and Lizzie Elston&lt;br /&gt; Original music: Ali Barrett&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ding. Breaking news. Ding. New email. Ding. Whatsapp group. Ding. New email. Ding. Whatsapp again. Ding. Another email. Ding. Ding. Ding. Studies show that we have more information in our brains than almost anyone alive hundreds of years ago processed...

Can we communicate better by saying less? With Ros Atkins and Drew McMillan

Chief Happiness Officer. Head of Wellbeing. Chief Sustainability Officer. Diversity and inclusion leader. A scroll on LinkedIn will point to many of these kinds of roles that exist within companies these days. But should they? Being an inclusive business. Making sure operations are sustainable. And people are happy.  These things have always been important in business. And our understanding of matters like diversity and sustainability has never been better. So, why is it still hard to see positive change in these areas? Is it only by having dedicated roles that we can make progress happen? Does professionalising these areas unlock better investment rather than it being a side of desk project? And why is it then that we’re still a long way from where we need to be? In this episode, we’re joined by Naomi Sesay, Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4, and Smruti Naik-Jones, Chief Sustainability Officer for Deloitte UK and North South Europe, as we ask: Are the most important jobs those that shouldn’t exist? How important are these roles in business and do they always have the desired effect? What would the world of work look like without them? How do these roles help us attract top talent and retain our people? And do they really help drive better business performance?  What about their impact in helping us identify future policies? Do these roles encourage us to think and act differently when there’s a strong leader paving the way? How do we make sure it’s everyone’s job vs working in silos? And will we ever get to a place where we don’t need these roles? Tune in to find out: <ul> <li>The reason your LinkedIn feed is full of creative job titles</li> <li>The unexpected roles that are key to business performance </li> <li>Whether sustainability and diversity roles will ever stop existing </li> <li>How anyone can be part of driving meaningful change in their company</li> </ul> Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: <a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts">deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts</a> You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DeloitteUK">youtube.com/@DeloitteUK</a> Guests: Naomi Sesay, Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4, and Smruti Naik-Jones, Chief Sustainability Officer for Deloitte UK and North South Europe Hosts: Annie Wong and Stephanie Dobbs Original music: Ali Barrett

<description>&lt;p&gt;Chief Happiness Officer. Head of Wellbeing. Chief Sustainability Officer. Diversity and inclusion leader.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A scroll on LinkedIn will point to many of these kinds of roles that exist within companies these days. But should they?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Being an inclusive business. Making sure operations are sustainable. And people are happy. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;These things have always been important in business. And our understanding of matters like diversity and sustainability has never been better. So, why is it still hard to see positive change in these areas?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Is it only by having dedicated roles that we can make progress happen? Does professionalising these areas unlock better investment rather than it being a side of desk project? And why is it then that we’re still a long way from where we need to be?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re joined by Naomi Sesay, Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4, and Smruti Naik-Jones, Chief Sustainability Officer for Deloitte UK and North South Europe, as we ask: Are the most important jobs those that shouldn’t exist?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;How important are these roles in business and do they always have the desired effect? What would the world of work look like without them? How do these roles help us attract top talent and retain our people? And do they really help drive better business performance? &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;What about their impact in helping us identify future policies? Do these roles encourage us to think and act differently when there’s a strong leader paving the way? How do we make sure it’s everyone’s job vs working in silos? And will we ever get to a place where we don’t need these roles?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Tune in to find out:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;The reason your LinkedIn feed is full of creative job titles&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The unexpected roles that are key to business performance &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Whether sustainability and diversity roles will ever stop existing &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How anyone can be part of driving meaningful change in their company&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Enjoyed this episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: &lt;a href= "https://www.deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts"&gt;deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;You can also watch our episodes over on YouTube: &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@DeloitteUK"&gt;youtube.com/@DeloitteUK&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Guests: Naomi Sesay, Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4, and Smruti Naik-Jones, Chief Sustainability Officer for Deloitte UK and North South Europe&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Hosts: Annie Wong and Stephanie Dobbs&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Original music: Ali Barrett&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Chief Happiness Officer. Head of Wellbeing. Chief Sustainability Officer. Diversity and inclusion leader. A scroll on LinkedIn will point to many of these kinds of roles that exist within companies these days. But should they? Being an inclusive...

Are the most important jobs those that shouldn’t exist? With Naomi Sesay and Smruti Naik-Jones

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