Within People partners bring you in once a month on the conversations they’re having about driving business performance through human potential, using culture as a main driver of growth, and a shared opportunity to lead the future of work. You can meet them and hear about their journey to create lasting change here on our Reimagining Work From Within series. We believe purpose-led and values-driven companies thrive through challenge and uncertainty. Everyone can love who they are and what th ...
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Investigating Social Business and how to improve the way we work by continuously reimagining the future.
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The Reimagining Youth Work podcast is an exciting, new, and thoughtful exploration of how our world is impacting young people, what adults can do to re-think their work with young people, and how we can all work together to re-make the systems that serve young people. The podcast is hosted by veteran educator, mentoring expert, and executive director of the Youth Mentoring Action Network (YMAN), Dr. Torie Weiston-Serdan. The podcast is recorded in both audio and video formats. Like the work ...
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Let’s Get to Work: Reimagining Disability Inclusive Employment Policy, is brought to you by the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and hosted by Michael Morris. DISCLAIMER The contents of this podcast were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90RTEM0006). NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The cont ...
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Lessons from a decade in business: In conversation with Tom Tapper from Nice and Serious - Descript
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DESCRIPTION In this special edition of the Reimagining Growth From Within podcast, we celebrate Within People’s 10th anniversary with a conversation featuring Tom Tapper, co-founder of the creative agency Nice and Serious. Tom shares candid insights on the journey of building a purpose-driven agency, balancing profit with impact, navigating challen…
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Join us for a special episode of "Reimagining Growth From Within" as we celebrate Within People's 10th birthday! Co-founders Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett reflect on a decade of building a self-managed organization, sharing the highs, lows, and lessons learned. From dreaming on a rooftop in Barcelona to running a purpose-driven company, they offer…
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In this episode Jeff Melnyk and Carol Kondo share personal insights and a practical three-step process for addressing social justice issues in the workplace: 1. Listen: They stress the importance of creating a safe space for open dialogue and encourage leaders to genuinely listen to their employees' feelings and perspectives on social issues. This …
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In this episode, Jeff chats with Debbie Goodman, the founder of Jackhammer. Together, they explore her unique journey as a trailblazer in the executive search industry while also pursuing her passion for dance. Debbie opens up about the challenges of maintaining an international company culture and shares personal insights on the importance of pers…
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In this episode of "Reimagining Work from Within," host Bev Attfield welcomes Tim Rietsma to discuss his mission with Invisible Condition, a nonprofit aimed at destigmatizing and bringing visibility to often overlooked conditions in professional settings. Drawing from his personal experience with Crohn's disease, Tim shares insights on building inc…
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In this episode, Nikki and Laurie are joined by James Lowry, and Joff Sharpe in a lively discussion on the evolving landscape of flexible workspaces. Together, they explore the complexities of modern work environments, touching on remote work, employee experience, and the challenges faced by organizations in adapting to new ways of working. Tune in…
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Join Jeff Melnyk and Carol Kondo in this special bonus episode as they gaze into the future, predicting what's in store for workplaces in 2024. From the impact of layoffs and AI to the importance of human connection, Jeff and Carol reflect on 2023 and discuss the challenges and opportunities leaders may face in the coming year. Tune in for their pr…
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In our first episode of 2024, Nikki de Vet is joined by Torchbox CEO, James Leavesley to explore their unique shift towards an employee ownership model. James shares his journey to becoming CEO and the thoughtful approach Torchbox took to avoid a traditional corporate buy-out, instead creating an environment where employees have a stake in the game…
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Tune in for a conversation about research into long COVID with Dr. Vidya Sundar, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire, and Debra Brucker, Associate Professor, Institute on Disability, at the University of New Hampshire.
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This episode features a conversation with Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor for EEOC about long COVID and disability employment policy.
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This episode features a conversation with Yana Rodgers, Professor in the Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations in the School of Management and Labor Relations at Rutgers University and Jennifer Cohen, Assistant Professor of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University about accommodations in the era of long COVID.…
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Tune in for a conversation about advocating for COVID long haulers, with Andrew Wylam, President and co-founder of Pandemic Patients.
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In this episode of 'Reimagining Work From Within,' Jeff Melnyk sits down with Amy VanHaren, the founder and force behind Pumpspotting, a digital platform dedicated to supporting parents in their child-feeding journey. Listen in as Amy opens up about the challenges she faced as a working parent, which fueled her determination to launch a startup tha…
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In this month's episode of Reimagining Work From Within, partners Bev Attfield and Laurie Bennett are joined by special guest Pat Dwyer, founder of The Purpose Business. Delve into the world of purpose in business as they discuss the shifting mindsets in leadership and changing expectations in the workforce. From successful family-owned businesses …
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Join Within People partner Bev Attfield and her two expert guests, Angel Chelik and Sara Schairer, as they explore the crucial issue of workplace loneliness. Discover practical strategies for leaders and organizations to recognize signs of loneliness, model behaviors that combat it, and implement initiatives like wellness programs and playful activ…
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Explore the intersection of generative AI and organizational culture in our latest episode. Within People partner Emily Shelton and co-founder Laurie Bennett delve into ChatGPT's potential to shape business purpose, vision, and values. Sharing their AI experimentation, they discuss the delicate balance between the convenience of AI and the human es…
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Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of The Narwhal, an environmental journalism organization, and its executive editor and co-founder, Carol. Discover how they redefined growth and purpose, shaping a unique approach to storytelling. Hear how their values drive editorial decisions and empower their team. Gain insights into navigating rapi…
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Last year we shared this episode discussing Pride as a riot, why business should care about pride, and how to create a riot of your own. Since what we offered to listeners is even more relevant right now, we thought we'd bring the episode back to share with you a refreshed perspective. Listen now to learn about how your organisation and its leaders…
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It is safe to say that the shift to remote work during the pandemic has transformed the outlook of disability employment not just for the near future but for years to come. Above all, the emphasis on telework for the general workforce has deconstructed the notions that led many employers to hesitate to provide workers with opportunities to work rem…
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Disability inclusion in apprenticeships has long been lacking, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nicholas Wyman, executive director of the Institute for Workforce Skills and Innovation, sees an opportunity to change that. Apprenticeships are grounded in the same experiential learning that many with disabilities benefit from, but have historica…
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The numbers demonstrate the extraordinary impact the COVID-19-induced shift to expanded telework had on the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, but even those don’t tell the complete story regarding what remote work means for disability employment. It is a situation reflective of the gains prospective employees with disabilities …
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Lydia X.Z. Brown has seen initiative after initiative and has grown frustrated with the lack of investment in human potential and the emphasis on a social services system that continues to trap many people with disabilities in poverty. Brown, director of public policy at the National Disability Institute, joins the show to discuss the disability be…
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Join us on this special episode of "Re-Imagining Work from Within" as we celebrate Within People's 10th year in business. In this reflective conversation, co-founders Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett sit down to share their journey, insights, and lessons as founders of a self-managed organization. They delve into their vision of creating a 21st centu…
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In this episode, Laurie explains how to develop a core promise as part of your employee experience that defines what it means to grow in your business. He steps out the three key ingredients needed when designing an experience of growth that attracts, develops, unleashes and retains great people fully committed to bringing your vision to life. You …
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In this week's episode, Nikki de Vet is joined by Covers Head of People and Culture, Meredith Buchanan. Together they explore how leaders can create a rewarding employee experience by leaning into meaningful work.. How can we help our teams to connect their personal drivers to the impact we make as an organisation? How can we help them see the role…
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In this week's episode, Anique Coffee is joined by E1B2 founder AJ Vaughan. Together they dive into what it takes for leaders to step into flexibility as a way to better understand and support the diverse needs of their team. How do you balance different learning and working styles across an organization? Where can we find opportunities to offer fl…
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In this week's episode Laurie Bennett is joined by Within People Partner Jeff Melnyk and our returning guest Burke Pemberton, CFO at Stok. Together they explore what it means to grow yourself alongside your business when working within a self-managed organization. How do leaders encourage their teams to take responsibility and accountability for th…
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In this week's episode Jeff Melnyk is joined by former iTech Media COO, Alan Cairns. Together they dig into what is happening in the world of tech, what the impact of mass layoffs could look like and what it takes for leaders to create a purposeful + culture driven organization. Learn more about Within People and the work we do here.…
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Solving the problems of retention and attraction
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We had the privilege of bringing together a panel of forward thinking leaders in Bozeman, Montana, USA, to reflect on the challenges employers are facing today and explore what it takes to overcome obstacles in hiring, retention and employee experience. What arose was a thoughtful discussion about human-centered leadership, connection to the people…
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This week, Ultimate.Ai Head of People and Culture, Dora Hoffmann, joins Within People partner Nikki de Vet to explore the difference between managing and leading. They dive deep on what it takes to develop yourself as a leader and how to align that leadership style to your organisation so you and your people can thrive doing meaningful work. Learn …
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This week, Within People partners Nikki de Vet (from our UK/Europe Hub) and Kendall Clifton-Short (for our North American Hub) join Anique Coffee. Together, they reflect on what has worked well for leaders in 2022 and consider how leaders can bring intention into their growth for 2023 and beyond. Listen now for four simple steps you can take to set…
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Zach Morris, Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University School of Social Work, calls for a re-evaluation of the systems in place to support people with disabilities. We must recognize that people with disabilities not only earn less than people without disabilities. They also face extra expenditures to cover disability-related out-of-pocket cost.…
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Lisa Mills, Owner, Moving to a Different Drum, Disability Policy and Services Consulting, discusses opportunities to increase employment outcomes by braiding and blending resources across funding sources such as vocational rehabilitation, Medicaid, and Ticket to Work.
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Chai Feldblum, Vice Chair of the AbilityOne Commission and former EEOC Commissioner, discuss the importance of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and describe the strategic plan to modernize the AbilityOne program. She also talks about the recent rule that prohibits payment 14(c) subminimum wage on contracts within the AbilityOne Program.…
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Dr. Jay Burks, Director of Supplier Diversity at the Comcast Corporation, shares about the importance of ensuring that large companies like Comcast buy goods and services from diverse suppliers, including Disability-owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs).
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Jim Sinocchi, former Head of Disability Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase, lays out four principles of disability inclusion in the workplace: attitude, assimilation, accommodations, and accessibility. He notes that these are principles that extend to life itself, where people with disabilities have lives that cost more and are deemed socially inferior…
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Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses how companies are interested in increasing disability inclusion but struggle with how to encourage employees to disclose their disability.
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Finn Gardiner, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Autistic People of Color Fund, talks about intersectionality from personal and professional perspectives. He explains why single-identity politics are problematic. It is important to recognize how race, disability, gender, and sexual orientation work together as policies and practices marginaliz…
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Leading with a new generation of change-makers
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This week on Reimagining Work From Within, Rachita Saraogi and Rebecca Thomson join Within partner Anique Coffee, together they dig into what it takes to lead the next generation of future change makers and the unique ways they lead through influence. Learn more about Within People and the work we do here…
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This year Within People reimagined a bi-annual ritual: Within Week. Twice a year the Within Partnership gathers together in one of our many corners of the world to reconnect with each other and the work we do. This year looked a little different, instead of partners traveling across the globe to commune with one another we closed the business down …
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This week Victoria Stoyanova joins Within partners Laurie Bennett and Anique Coffee in a gentle exploration of meaningful rest, what it takes for leaders to press pause and prioritise rejuvenation and how to use that time and space in a way that is restorative to you. This episode also features insights from other amazing leaders in our network: Al…
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This week Within partners Jeff Melnyk and Laurie Bennett are joined by Burke Pemberton, CFO at Stok, a team of interdisciplinary experts in the built environment. Together they consider what's behind the shiny brochure of self management and dig into what's truly needed to create a healthy, autonomous organisation. Learn more about Within People an…
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This week, leadership and team coach LaTonya Wilkins joins Within partners Bev Attfield and Jeff Melnyk in an exploration of what it takes to uncover and unleash psychological safety in our teams, how to create inclusivity and belonging for our people, and what's unlocked within an organization when we do. Learn more about Within People and the wor…
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In this week's episode, Bev shares her article on one of the ways leaders can create a successful onboarding experience. Staying curious and listening carefully should be part of your presence and practice as a leader. Let your new person set the course and inspire them to own their journey. Taking action in this way will allow people to come, stay…
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This week, Anique and Jeff discuss Pride month: what it means to each of us, the dos and don’ts, the tops and bottoms and everything in between. Listen now to learn about how your organisation and its leaders can actively and intentionally support the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about Within People and the work we do here…
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In this week's episode, Laurie shares his article on the redefinition of Within People’s employee experience, getting to the heart of what we want the experience of work to feel like. The result? our own equitable employee experience mapped out. Learn more about Within People and the work we do hereΑπό τον Within People
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This week, Wilson’s Global Vice President of Human Resources, Geoff Watts, joins us in conversation about what it takes to lead meaningful work in a hybrid culture today. Geoff shares some incredible ideas for leaders today on how to give your people what they want most: trust and meaningful work. Listen to learn more about how Wilson is bringing t…
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E06: Helping Employers Identify Qualified Candidates with Disabilities-With Debra Ruh, CEO, Ruh Global Impact, Executive Chair, Billion Strong
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This sixth episode features a conversation with Debra Ruh, CEO, Ruh Global Impact and Executive Chair of Billion Strong. Debra reveals the policies that prevent people with disabilities from seeking employment and the changes that need to happen. Debra also shares insights about the changing perception of corporations when it comes to hiring people…
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This fifth episode features a conversation with Doug Kruse, PhD, Professor at Rutgers University. Doug discusses some of the misconceptions that employers have which prevent them from hiring people with disabilities. He also discusses how telework has benefited workers with disabilities and how to prepare those workers for the future of work.…
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E04: Pursuing Economic Justice for People with Disabilities- With Rebecca Cokley, U.S. Disability Rights Program Officer, Ford Foundation
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Rebecca Cokley, U.S. Disability Rights Program Officer for the Ford Foundation joins the program for this fourth episode. Rebecca shares the importance of economic justice for people with disabilities. Rebecca also discusses some of the challenges that young people with disabilities are facing when it comes to employment and what motivates her in h…
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