FCIPD, CMgr MCMI, Director at ODISEE
Sara Matthews
A proactive and creative business leader focussed on delivering Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (EDEI) strategies.Using over 20 years of HR experience in FTSE businesses and elite sporting organisations, ODISEE (www.odisee.uk) has been created to support businesses and HR departments to deliver strong EDEI strategies, plans and initiatives. Using strong communication skills, pragmatism and a high degree of personal resilience has enabled me to support and deliver transformational change within fast-paced, competitive sectors.ODISEE beings HR and EDEI together to create sustainable, diverse and inclusive cultures that support commercial growth and promote organisational awareness.
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If you are a company that is committed to creating an inclusive, sustainable and mentally healthy workplace culture, we understand the potential challenges that you may come up against.
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Individually we can make a difference, but together we can instigate meaningful and positive change. The Includability team is here to make introductions, encourage the sharing of best practice and support each other as we navigate our way to the inclusive and sustainable workplace culture we are all striving to achieve.
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Forestry Commission
Richard Stanford CB, MBE | Chief Executive Officer Forestry Commission
Becketts Investment
Lesley Delaney, Operations Director
Moorland Federation Somerset
Naomi Philp, Executive Headteacher
Fairford Town FC
Jody Bevan, Director of Football
Chelsea Football Club
Sarah Atkinson, Senior HR Business Partner at Chelsea FC
Noble Foods
Louisa Hogarty, HR Director at Noble Foods
Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC, HR Director
Ascensos
Jo Regan-Iles, Chief People Officer at Ascensos
The Myers-Briggs Company
Jeff Hayes, President & CEO of The Myers-Briggs Company
CRM Students
Steph Robey, HR Director at CRM Students
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City Gateway
Diane Betts – CEO of CityGateway
Holland & Barrett
Melissa Sterling (She/Her), Wellness and Belonging Manager at H&B
Elizabeth Norman International
Letitia Oglesby, Marketing Manager at Elizabeth Norman International
CGI
Donna Kelly, Senior Vice President and Business Unit lead for South & Midlands Business Unit & Senior Sponsor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Business Disability Forum
Diane Lightfoot CEO of Business Disability Forum
Wiltshire Council
Georgi Bliha | Talent and Resourcing Manager at Wiltshire Council
Ecologi
Joel Baynes, COO at Ecologi
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