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.
Planting seeds: The invisible ROI of good working practices with Jonny Gifford
The WorkWise for Screen Podcast
25 minutes
5 months ago
Planting seeds: The invisible ROI of good working practices with Jonny Gifford
In this episode, Principal Research Fellow Jonny Gifford from the Institute of Employment Studies joins Keith and Tacita to explore the long-term value of embedding fair, inclusive and sustainable working practices in the screen industry.
They discuss why “good work” looks different for everyone, the role of people management in smaller companies, and how leaders can move beyond short-term fixes to create workplaces where people genuinely thrive. From rethinking recruitment to managing workloads, Jonny shares practical, research-led insights into how small shifts can lead to lasting impact - even if the benefits aren't immediately visible.
The WorkWise for Screen podcast is supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery Funding.
This episode covers:
What “good work” really means and why it’s not one-size-fits-all
The long-term business benefits of fair and sustainable working practices
Why equality in recruitment and managing workloads matters more than ever
The role of managers in shaping day-to-day work culture
Practical ways to move beyond the “little black book” approach to hiring
Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction to the Workplace for Screen Podcast
04:28 Defining Good Work
06:33 Core areas of Good Work
11:15 Challenges in small organisations
15:29 Measuring success beyond profit
16:43 Encouraging honest dialogue
19:10 Broadening talent pools
22:17 Conclusion and final thoughts
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/
Jonny Gifford: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jonnygifford
Institute for Employment Studies: https://www.employment-studies.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.
