In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
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In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
BONUS: Creating sustainable careers in the screen industries with Mairéad Regan
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
19 minutes
6 months ago
BONUS: Creating sustainable careers in the screen industries with Mairéad Regan
This bonus episode, recorded live in Belfast, explores how we can better support workplace conditions across the UK screen industry - from production and HR to legal and support services. This time we’re joined by HR consultant and executive coach Mairéad Regan. She shares her deep experience working across both in-house and freelance sectors in the screen industries. With a focus on fair, inclusive and effective hiring.
The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.
This episode covers:
Why job descriptions need regular reviewing
Structuring interviews to minimise bias and ensure fairness
Creating safe work cultures
The importance of seeking legal advice early
Episode Topics
Introductions for this special episode recording live in Belfast, guest Mairéad Regan, HR consultant and coach shares practical guidance on recruitment, broadening talent pools and emphasises the importance of safe and open workplace cultures. (00:00 - 08:35)
The importance of foundational HR practices, inclusive recruitment partnerships and internal accountability through D&I training. (00:08:35 - 00:14:05)
WorkWise for Screen as a valuable and growing resource, the need for greater flexibility in working practices. the episode closed by inviting listeners to explore the platform. (00:14:10 - to end)
Chapter Markers
(00:00) Introduction with Tacita and Keith (01:47) Mairéad Regan’s background as an HR Consultant and Executive Coach in the Screen Industry (02:43) Getting the fundamentals in place when recruiting and setting the right expectations from the start (04:52) Ensuring you have an environment where people feel safe to speak up (05:32) How to make roles more suitable for people who have outside responsibilities (08:35) How companies can attract talent from underrepresented groups (10:49) Advice and useful resources for small companies (14:06) The resources available at WorkWise and the importance of networks (14:59) Conclusions with Tacita and Keith
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/
Mairéad Regan: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mairead-regan-165a153a
MR Coaching: https://mrcoaching.co.uk/
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
In the UK we have fantastic talent working across our industry from film to production, animation, VFX, gaming, distribution and exhibition. But as you know it's not an easy business to be in. We all grapple with complex questions around production and our working practices. On the WorkWise for Screen Podcast we’ll get the lowdown on all your legal and people management concerns from industry experts. The programme is an initiative to improve good working practices in the screen industries with the support of the BFI awarding National Lottery Funding. https://www.workwiseforscreen.org.
