In a special episode to mark Social Mobility Day, host Kathryn is joined by Edel and Natalie to discuss what social mobility means on a personal and societal level. Listen to hear their journeys, what employers can do to support social mobility, and what advice they would like to share with young people starting out in their careers. Thanks to Edel Harris (EY Foundation Chair), Natalie Stuart (EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and E...
Jun 14, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions. This week, we’ve got the last in a three-part financial literacy series covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about side hustles. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team). Don’t forget to subscribe and...
Apr 26, 2024•13 min
The banking sector supports both the national economy and businesses and individuals to manage their finances. It's an area that offers a wide array of roles ranging from customer service to corporate finance, providing extensive career opportunities. In addition, rapid digitalisation and innovation is reshaping this sector, presenting new ways for young people to grow, learn, and develop. Join host Kathryn and guests Joanne and John as they discuss how these changes are affecting young people’s...
Apr 12, 2024•43 min
Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions. This week, we’ve got the second of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about seasonal jobs and the National Minimum Wage. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team). Don’t forget to sub...
Mar 29, 2024•7 min
Roger Wade talks us through his career journey from market stall to VC fund, by way of streetwear and the world’s first pop-up mall. Roger is the founder and former CEO of BOXPARK and current Chairman of venture capital firm BoxFund. After graduating, Roger started Boxfresh, growing it from a market stall to a hugely successful international brand selling in 12 different countries. In 2010, he founded and created the world’s first pop-up mall, BOXPARK Shoreditch. Here, he shares the secrets of h...
Mar 15, 2024•44 min
Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions. This week, we’ve got the first of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about National Insurance numbers. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team). Don’t forget to subscribe and leave u...
Feb 23, 2024•8 min
The charity sector is teeming with diverse roles and unique opportunities. We believe that it's a sector that enables individuals to make a difference in society, whilst also having a fulfilling career. However, it also struggles with social mobility and has lower levels of diversity than reflected in the UK population, with clear barriers for entry for those from lower social-economic backgrounds and/or ethnic minorities. Join Kathryn, Davina, and Tanisha as they discuss these issues and how th...
Feb 09, 2024•30 min
Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we define and explain four key terms you might have come across in the news or online when people talk about emerging technologies. Listen to episode 8 to hear more from Mira and Kathryn discuss the impact some of these terms are having on the world of work and what that means for you. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Mira Pijselman (Digital Ethics ...
Nov 10, 2023•4 min
What is the metaverse? How might it affect the way we work? And what does it mean for those starting out in their careers? These are the questions host Kathryn and guest Mira explore in today’s episode, as well as considering the advantages and potential pitfalls of the technology and how we can ensure it’s fair and ethical for users. It’s a bit of a different episode for us, this may be a topic you’ve not engaged with before and we wanted to focus on building understanding and exploring key que...
Oct 20, 2023•17 min
Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we discuss how to ask for or access mental health support in the workplace. Each workplace will be different and offer different avenues for support. Remember, you can always reach out to Mind , NHS, Young Minds , or Samaritans . Listen to episode 7 to hear more from Joel and Kathryn, who are joined by Sami Gichki (young social action leader and aspiring mental health entrepreneur), as they cover topics inc...
Sep 29, 2023•2 min
The opportunity to become an entrepreneur is arguably higher than ever before but becoming a successful entrepreneur with a profitable company is still challenging: 90 per cent of start-ups fail. We’re speaking with two mental health entrepreneurs to understand what it takes to start your own business, the challenges, the resources, and the learnings. Hear from our guests about the journey to being an entrepreneur and – importantly – how that journey intersects with mental health. Thanks to Kath...
Sep 15, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we cover belonging at work. Listen to episode 6 to hear more from Bob and Kathryn, who are joined by John Walker (@John Walker (EY Foundation Ambassador, soon to start a role at Bank of America), to discuss how you can decide on a career path, the role your employer has to play in combatting imposter syndrome, and what it means to belong at work. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income ...
Aug 30, 2023•3 min
How do you pick your career? Hear from our guests about what influenced their choices, the options available to you after school, and why belonging in the workplace is so important. You’ll hear top tips about making post-16 career decisions, advice about avoiding career comparison and overcoming imposter syndrome, as well as our discussion of how you know you’ve picked the right path. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), John Walker (EY Foundat...
Aug 18, 2023•44 min
Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we cover questions you can ask an employer during an interview. Listen to episode 5 to hear more from Antoni and Kathryn, who are joined by Maria Owusu-Mensah (Analyst at BP, Co-Chair of EY Foundation’s Youth Advisory Board, and Young Trustee) to share their experience of interviews and the advice they’d give to help you stand out. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Pa...
Jul 21, 2023•4 min
Get answers to your questions about job interviews from people who have been on both sides of the table. Understand how to prepare, what interviewers are looking for, and the one piece of advice our guests would give to anyone heading to an interview tomorrow. We also talk about unconscious bias, why no-one is looking for perfection, and what interviewers can do to make the process better. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Maria Owusu-Mensah...
Jul 07, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we cover top tips for asking for and providing constructive feedback. Listen to episode 4 to hear more from Paul and Kathryn, who are joined by Fairy Chi (A-level student, EY Foundation Programme Alumnus) and share their experiences of ‘failure’, the ways they’ve failed up, and what it’s taught them. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), and Paul Crossman (...
Jun 16, 2023•3 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We're back for season two with a big topic – failure. Our guests share their experiences and the ways they’ve failed up in the past. We talk about coping with pressure and how to change your mindset so ‘rejection is redirection’, as well as sharing practical advice for coping with perceived failure in both the short and long term. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Fairy Chi (A-level student, EY Foundation Programme Alumnus) and Paul Crossman...
Jun 02, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In episode three, we’re discussing barriers to the workplace and how we can overcome them. What’s the reality of applying to jobs today, how can you upskill yourself, and what do employers really want from applicants? Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Gertrude Kyeremaa (student and EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Nathaniel Peat (multi-award winning entrepreneur, international speaker, co-founder of Gennex Solar, and founder of The Safety Box) for your con...
Mar 17, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In episode two, we’re talking all things professional services. What does professional services mean; what changes are on the horizon; and how is diversity, equity and inclusion being prioritised? Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Olivia Agbe (student, public speaker and EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Mona Bitar (EY UK&I Vice Chair) for your contributions. What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at commun...
Feb 17, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In episode one, we’re discussing the fast-changing, innovative world of technology. We’ll dive into what we mean when we talk about technology and the impact it has on our lives, society and most crucially the workplace. Plus, what does the future hold for jobs in the sector? Thanks to Sion Walton-Guest (EY Foundation Programme Lead), Ebenezer Odubanjo (student, developer and entrepreneur) and Jo Wimble-Groves (co-owner of tech company Active Digital and author) for your contributions. What are ...
Jan 20, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In each episode we’ll be tackling a different work-related question with young people, employers, and industry professionals, who will share their insight and practical advice. We’ll be discussing the future of different sectors, helping you understand your options, asking what workplace culture looks like, and much more. Listen and explore the changing world of work, how to get that job, and navigate your early career. We can't wait to share more, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out....
Jan 19, 2023•52 sec
