Podcasts about Chwarae Teg

We are a month into a new political season like no other. There has been an enormously popular petition against legislation that previously appeared to have wide cross-party support, and resultantly Wales may now be more visible than ever in the next UK-wide election. It has also challenged the concept of democratic legitimacy in our representative democracy as the minister responsible found himself in the unusual position of facing a vote of no confidence because he *had* delivered on a manifesto commitment. The launchpads for that very election are the party conferences, which are up and running while the union parliament is in recess. What will this mean for Wales? We discuss this and much more with our special guests, the current and former heads of Oxfam Cymru, Sarah Rees and Stephen Brooks. Our guests: Sarah Rees, Head of Oxfam Cymru https://twitter.com/OxfamCymru Stephen Brooks, policy, strategy, and communications consultant https://twitter.com/stephenbrooksUK You can find us @HiraethPod on most social networks and find the latest on our X-Twitter page: https://twitter.com/HiraethPod If you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting us from just £3/month: http://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

Guests include Senior Lecturer in Strategy and former military intelligence officer Frank Ledwidge, Welsh Labour MS Mick Antoniw, Wales Green Party leader Anthony Slaughter, Independent Council leader Mark Pritchard, former BBC Northern Ireland Political Editor and former Ireland Correspondent Mark Devenport, Emeritus Professor of United States Studies at University College London, Iwan Morgan, Dr Emma Yhnell - neuroscientist and Senior lecturer at Cardiff University - and Director of Policy and Communications at Chwarae Teg, Helen Antoniazzi.

Now in their seventh year, the 'Womenspire' Awards celebrate the achievements of women in Wales.  Now they're looking for nominations for this year's awards. You can make a nomination for the awards on the Chwarae Teg website, www.chwaraeteg.com - until Tuesday April 5th and the Womenspire Awards winners will be revealed later this year. 

Political news, discussions and analysis. Guests include Conservative Leader Andrew RT Davies MS, Plaid Cymru Leader Adam Price MS, Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams MS, Professor Sir Deian Hopkin, and Dr Subir Sinha from SOAS. Plus a round up of the Sunday papers with reviewers Louise Casella of the Open University in Wales, and Cerys Furlong of Chwarae Teg.

This week we were joined by Dr Hade Turkmen to discuss her research into 'Barriers to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women participating in the economy'. If you would like to read more about Hade research, follow this link: https://chwaraeteg.com/research/triple-glazed-ceiling/If you would like to hear more about Chwarae Teg, follow this link:https://chwaraeteg.com

Cerys joined Chwarae Teg in 2017, having spent 15 years working in the education and skills sector. As Chief Executive Cerys sets the strategic direction for Chwarae Teg and stretches our ambitions as we strive to make Wales a world leader in gender equality.  Prior to this, Cerys worked in roles at the Learning and Work Institute, the Open University and the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, as well as having served as a Councillor for Cardiff County Council for five and half years. Alongside business partners, Cerys has established, opened and run several businesses in the hospitality and catering trade in South Wales. Starting with critically acclaimed The Potted Pig, which opened in 2011 and subsequently two further branches of Porro restaurants. She is now focused on three venues: Milkwood in Pontcanna (est. July 2017), The Lansdowne pub in Canton (est. 2012) and The Grange pub in Grangetown (est. 2017).

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Ben Cottam of the FSB and Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, give us their reactions to the decision surrounding the M4 Relief Road. Recent research from Indeed shows that UK employees are more supportive of a 4-day working week and the publication of salaries. Pawel Adrjan from Indeed tells us more. Martin Condy talks to us about the New Beginnings Employability programme which Cardiff and Vale College have partnered with Deloitte to deliver. Young women in Wales are being offered the chance to gain boardroom experience through a programme from Chwarae Teg. Helen Antoniazzi gives us more detail. North Wales PR firm Outwrite PR have picked up three nominations for a podcast series. Anthony Bullick tells us more about the awards and how they got the nod. A North Wales wind farm has picked up momentum and Katy Woodington of innogy Renewables joins us to tell us more about how the project will benefit the local community. £1.2 million has been awarded to North Wales' Y Shed development to help create a sustainable local business space. Rachael Wheatley talks to us about the project and what it means for the community.

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Walter May, who speaks to us about the new Japanese City Hub recently opened by GlobalWelsh. Swansea City Council have found that 'Staycations' are providing a boost to Swansea's Economy, Robert Francis-Davies tells us more. We speak to Nick Stamenkovic about the latest NatWest data around Welsh Business Activity. Following a recent announcement of £30m in funding, Rhiannon Hardiman of Living Streets Symru talks to us about 'Active Travel' Aine Morris, Chief Exec of the Abergavenny Food Festival shares with us the line-up for this year's event. Hugh James' HQ, Two Central Square recently won at the BCO Regional Awards, Matthew Tossell tells us more. The DVLA were recently awarded as a FairPlay Employer by Chwarae Teg, to discuss the scheme we are joined by Alison Dacey. Sarah Ellwood of Supertemps and S2 talks to us about the Demand for Skilled Workers in North Wales. And finally, Annalisa O'Rourke of Memset discusses how a lack of diversity is impacting our IT Skills Deficiency.

We spoke to Serena Jones from Coastal Housing Group, and Cerys Furlong from Chwarae Teg, about the importance of diversity, flexibility and supporting women.

Beti George yn sgwrsio â Siriol Burford, enillydd un o wobrau elusen Chwarae Teg yn 2017, sy'n cydnabod pob agwedd ar fywydau menywod. Beti George chats with Siriol Burford.

Cerys Furlong tells Martin about her journey to chief executive of Chwarae Teg, the charity which supports the economic development of women in Wales. They talk sexual harassment, discrimination and whether gender quotas in politics are a necessary evil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The [Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform](http://www.assembly.wales/en/abthome/about_us-commission_assembly_administration/panel-elec-reform/Pages/Assembly-Electoral-Reform.aspx), the McAllister review, reported in December 2017 and made a series of proposals for using new powers to reform elements of the National Assembly for Wales' electoral system. It was asked to make recommendations which could be implemented in time for the Assembly elections in 2021.  Just some of the proposals they made included:  * Increasing the number of Assembly Members to at least 80, and more like 90 * Proposing using different systems by which AMs are elected. First choice being STV, and a viable alternative being Flexible List * Lowering the voting age for Assembly elections to 16 year olds * Integrating a gender quota into the electoral system, and allowing AMs to job share Ahead of the debate in the Assembly later,  unpicking the issues at play, Rhea Stevens is joined by: * Jess Blair, Director of  ERS Cymru * Natasha Davies, Chwarae Teg’s Policy and Research Lead * Carmen Ria Smith, NUS Wales Deputy President

Professor Julie Lydon introduces the newly formed University of South Wales, talks about its strengths and successes, and sets out its commitment to students and stakeholders. Includes interviews with Stuart Popham QC, chairman of Chatham House; Bill Kelly, general manager of British Airways and Joy Kent, chief executive of Chwarae Teg.