Open Mic - The Open Doors Initiative Podcast

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Open Mic - The Open Doors Initiative Podcast

A new podcast presented by the Open Doors Initiative which explores the challenges and opportunities of the working world from the perspectives of marginalised communities. The podcast takes the form of short interview segments with individuals who share their lived experiences and insights. 

  1. 12/03/2024

    Employers for Change: Reasonable Accommodations

    Employers for Change is an Open Doors Initiative programme dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the world of disability, inclusion and confidence. Through engaging conversations with experts, we tackle common misconceptions and dive deep into the latest technology, policy and best practices that can transform your company's culture. In this episode, Mohamed is joined by Eoin O'Herlihy from Access Consultancy to discuss how the implementation of reasonable accommodations ...

    24 min

  2. 12/03/2024

    Employers for Change: Common Misconceptions about Disability in the Workplace

    Employers for Change is an Open Doors Initiative programme dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the world of disability, inclusion and confidence. Through engaging conversations with experts, we tackle common misconceptions and dive deep into the latest technology, policy and best practices that can transform your company's culture. In this episode, Mohamed speaks to Bobbie Hickey from Mr. Price to discuss the most common misconceptions about employing people with disabilitie...

    25 min

  3. 12/03/2024

    Employers for Change: Leveraging Assistive Technology

    Employers for Change is an Open Doors Initiative programme dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the world of disability, inclusion and confidence. Through engaging conversations with experts, we tackle common misconceptions and dive deep into the latest technology, policy and best practices that can transform your company's culture.In this episode, Mohamed speaks to Siobhan Long from Enable Ireland to discuss how businesses can leverage Assistive Technology to break down barr...

    14 min

  4. 12/03/2024

    Employers for Change: Cultivating an Inclusive Environment

    Employers for Change is an Open Doors Initiative programme dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the world of disability, inclusion and confidence. Through engaging conversations with experts, we tackle common misconceptions and dive deep into the latest technology, policy and best practices that can transform your company's culture. In this episode we are joined by Denis Doolan, Head of People Experience at AIB, to discuss how businesses can cultivate an inclusive work e...

    17 min

  5. 02/28/2024

    Bernard Joyce and Pat Stokes

    Episode: Bernard Joyce and Pat Stokes from the Irish Traveller MovementBernard and Pat share their experiences growing up as proud Travellers, the discrimination they faced, how things are changing but still have a long way to go. They discuss opportunities for Travellers, including the apprenticeship programme and the importance of education in realising your full potential, but also how employers can do more to engage with Travellers in the workplace. For more information about ITM, visit h...

    21 min

  6. 02/15/2024

    Minister Neale Richmond TD

    Episode: Minister Neale Richmond TDHogai speaks with Neale Richmond, Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, previously the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, and the Department of Social Protection. They discuss the challenges facing migrants and refugees in Ireland, including work permits, housing and accreditation, as well as availa...

    34 min

  7. 02/15/2024

    Siobhán Cafferty

    Episode: Siobhán Cafferty, Social Enterprise Project Manager for the Irish criminal justice sectorSiobhán speaks with Hogai about her path to becoming involved in advocating for those with a criminal past, the stigmas faced and the lack of self confidence many feel when attempting to find employment, as well as major logistical barriers when attempting to start their own business. She discusses how employers could take a more open-minded hiring approach, to see people for their potential and ...

    15 min

  8. 02/15/2024

    Toluwani Akaehomen

    Episode: Toluwani Akaehomen, Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, Leadership & People Development ConsultantToluwani shares her background and the challenges she faced in the hiring process, which led her to starting her own business and becoming a successful entrepreneur. She and Hogai discuss the mindset and opportunities involved in striking out on your own, the importance of finding networks and connections to build your business. Visit her website Vantage Dymensions and her LinkedIn profil...

    22 min
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A new podcast presented by the Open Doors Initiative which explores the challenges and opportunities of the working world from the perspectives of marginalised communities. The podcast takes the form of short interview segments with individuals who share their lived experiences and insights. 

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