Putting people first: using communication and data to create safer workplaces, with Elizabeth Peyton-Jones

What does transparency really mean in production? And how do we make it more than just a buzzword?

In this episode, Elizabeth Peyton-Jones - founder of Talent Trust - an organisation that helps productions create safer, more inclusive sets through anonymous, real-time crew feedback - joins Keith Arrowsmith and Tacita Small to break down why transparency, preparation, and communication are essential ingredients in creating psychologically safe and inclusive working environments on set. 

They explore how small missteps at the start of a project can lead to silence, burnout, and costly fallout later on, and why data-driven insights matter when it comes to supporting diverse crews and creating a culture of trust.

With plentiful experience and evidence gathered from anonymous surveys, Elizabeth shares practical steps production teams can take from the hiring process to the wrap party - to ensure teams feel heard, protected, and proud of the projects they’re part of.

The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.

This episode covers:

• What transparency really means in screen work

• How miscommunication early on erodes trust and morale

• How Talent Trust uses anonymous feedback to improve productions in real-time

• Why inclusive hiring is just the beginning - and what comes next

LINKS

WorkWise for Screen: https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en

Keith Arrowsmith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keitharrowsmith/

Tacita Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tacitasmall/

BFI: https://www.bfi.org.uk/

National Lottery: https://www.national-lottery.co.uk/

Elizabeth Peyton-Jones:  https://uk.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-peyton-jones-4599a331

Talent Trust: https://www.talenttrustservices.com/

Chapter Markers

00:00 Introduction to Workwise for Screen Podcast

01:00 The Importance of Transparency in Governance and HR

03:24 Challenges in the screen industry

03:57 The role of Talent Trust

05:20 Complexities in the Screen Sector

07:26 Psychological safety and production practices

12:09 Feedback mechanisms and their impact

18:40 Diversity and Inclusion in Productions

21:21 Conclusion and key takeaways

23:34 Closing remarks and contact information