Episodes

  • National Apprenticeship Week 2024 - Empowering Line Managers
    Feb 8 2024

    Our host, Sophie, is joined by guest speakers Rob, Assistant Principal at Leeds College of Build, Mark - Senior Commercial Manager, also former apprentice and Deborah from London South Bank University to discuss the value and opportunities an apprentice can bring into your business and how to support them as a line manager. 

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    53 mins
  • How to be a great ally?
    Sep 29 2023

    Listen to our latest podcast with Phil Clarke, Senior Project Manager and Gavin Russell, CEO Infrastructure Investments, who share their thoughts on how to be a great ally.

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    24 mins
  • Neurodiversity at work
    Sep 27 2023

    In our latest podcast, members of the Network talk about the importance of line managers supporting employees with neurodiverse conditions.

     A big thank you to our host Frances Wilson, and our guests, Emily Yeeles, Shaun Lees and Colin Cady for taking part in this discussion. 

     

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    25 mins
  • Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
    May 15 2023

    In our latest podcast episode, hosted by our Early Careers lead, Sarah Smith, we hear from some of our apprentices and a graduate on their experience with anxiety in a workplace. The group share some of their coping techniques and explain why it is so important to have culture which encourages open and honest conversations. Thank you, Scott, Amy and Jaclyn, for taking part.

    If you or someone you know needs help or support, visit www.matesinmind.org/need-help for further advice.

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    13 mins
  • National Apprenticeship Week 2023: Life at Balfour Beatty Beyond an Apprenticeship
    18 mins
  • Laurence Edwards, a Project Manager shares his experience on our Future Leaders Programme
    Dec 9 2022

    Laurence Edwards, a Project Manager shares his experience on our Future Leaders Programme

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    1 min
  • National Inclusion Week: The Power of Now
    Sep 23 2022

    In this podcast episode, representatives from each of our Affinity Networks discuss the importance of diversity and the benefits it can bring to a workplace. The group also shares what diversity means to them, and how our Affinity Networks are helping to create an inclusive, welcoming culture at Balfour Beatty.

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    17 mins
  • Transitioning in the workplace
    Jun 14 2022

    In our latest podcast episode, hosted by our Head of Employee Engagement, Sam Pearce, Christina Riley, Senior Planner at Quinn London and Adam Smith our Senior Graphic Designer and LGBTQ+ Co-Chair discuss transitioning in the workplace. 

    As well as hearing from Christina about her personal journey, the group discussed trans rights and issues in the workplace as well as the support line managers and colleagues can give to someone transitioning. 

    #Pride22 #BuildingNewFutures

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    32 mins