Understanding Communities: Sodexo's Approach to Meeting True Needs
Justine Greening discusses the importance of thinking ahead and investing in young talent with guest Angela Halliday. They delve into Sodexo's commitment to social impact, sustainability, diversity, and creating a positive difference in communities.
The Friday Take Episode 3
Join Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in this week's episode of Fit For Purpose as they discuss the bold missions, green energy transition, and the importance of cross-party collaboration in UK politics. Don't miss out on the insights and analysis that will leave you feeling informed and inspired.
The Friday Take Episode 2
Join hosts Matthew McPherson and Nick Forbes in the latest episode of Fit For Purpose's Friday Take as they delve into the pressing issues of government reform, railway nationalization, by-election surprises, clean air zones, party conferences, reshuffling, and the power of fear and hope in political campaigns
Episode 92: Money with Meaning: Conversations with Virgin Money's Chief Purpose Officer
This week on the Fit for Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by James Peirson - General Counsel & Chief Purpose Officer at Virgin Money.
Episode 91: Professor Graeme Atherton
On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Professor Graeme Atherton
Episode 90: Driving access to opportunity with Sean Haley
On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Sean Haley, Chief Executive Officer at Sodexo UK & Ireland.
Episode 89: Giving back with Tracy Damestani
On the latest episode of the Fit For Purpose podcast, Tracy Damestani, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Ambassadeurs Group, talks to guest host Lord Walney about the Group's ambition to give back to society.
Episode 88: A local perspective on levelling up with Cllr Louise McKinlay
Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader of Essex County Council, speaks with Nick Forbes about the challenges and achievements of being the first county in the UK to adopt a Levelling Up approach.
Episode 87: Boosting broadcasting across the nation with Sinead Rocks
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by Sinead Rocks, Managing Director for Nations & Regions at Channel 4.
Episode 86: Celebrating 10 years of apprenticeships at Amazon with Nicola Drury.
On the latest episode of the Fit For Purpose podcast, Justine Greening is joined by Nicola Drury, UK apprenticeships manager at Amazon.
Episode 85: Propelling social mobility with Clive Higgins
As we celebrate national apprenticeship week, Justine Greening talks to the Interim Chair and CEO of Leonardo UK, Clive Higgins.
Episode 84: Leading the charge with Tim Mortlock
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine Greening is joined by Tim Mortlock, CEO of SMS Plc.
Episode 83: Future proofing energy with Chris O’shea
This week on the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Chief Executive Officer at Centrica, Chris O’shea.
Episode 82: Priorities for the higher education sector with Professor Martin Jones
On the latest episode of the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Professor Martin Jones, Vice-Chancellor at Staffordshire University. They discuss the priorities for the higher education sector over the next few years, including its micro-credential approach to learning.
Episode 81: Levelling up the hospitality industry with Hannah Thompson
On the latest episode of the Fit For Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Hannah Thomson, Chief People Officer at Travelodge. Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest budget hotel chains, which operates over 590 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain and employs over 10,000 colleagues, in partnership with Purpose Coalition Travelodge is soon to launch their own Levelling Up Impact Report. This study will set out its contribution to the UK levelling up agenda.
Episode 80: Creating a talent pipeline with Graeme Boylen
On our latest Fit for Purpose podcast Justine is joined by Graeme Boylen, HR Director at Tarmac. They discuss Tarmac's talent pipeline, covering outreach into schools, its extensive apprenticeship programme and how the organisation ensures that people are able to progress in their careers.
Episode 79: Rural Inequalities with Patricia Davies
This week guest host Anne Milton is joined by Patricia Davies CEO of Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust to discuss the community the trust serves, dealing with workforce challenges and being a lead provider in the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Episode 78: Barts Health Futures Hub with Rt Hon Jacqui Smith
This week guest host Anne Milton is joined by Jacqui Smith to discuss the Barts Health Futures hub and Jacqui's career from the first female Home Secretary to the Chair of Barts Health NHS Trust & Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.