The Metal Guys Talk Business


Hosts: Pete Comerford and Mike Bolton

Guest: Liz Burley

Episode Title: Discrimination in the workplace with Liz Burley

Release Date: July 30th, 2024

Episode Summary: In this episode, we delve into the complexities of post-furlough work environments, exploring the challenges employees face when returning to work and the importance of flexibility. We also discuss effective recruitment strategies and how businesses adapt to changing the workforce. Our guest shares insights on maintaining productivity, the significance of communication, and the evolving role of women in the workplace.


Key Discussion Points:

  1. Post-Furlough Work Challenges:
    • The psychological impact of furlough on employees and the creation of new routines during this period.
    • The role of businesses in accommodating these new routines while maintaining productivity.
  2. Flexibility in the Workplace:
    • The benefits of allowing flexible work patterns, especially for employees with childcare responsibilities.
    • Communication and clear expectations are important to ensure productivity in remote work settings.
  3. Recruitment and Retention Strategies:
    • Insights from recent webinars on recruiting and retaining talent.
    • The "Recruit, Retain, Release" mantra is a framework for managing the employee lifecycle.
  4. Onboarding Processes:
    • The significance of a well-structured onboarding process in aligning new employees with job expectations and company culture.
  5. Legal Considerations in Employment:
    • Addressing the balance of employment law and the concept of reasonableness in making workplace adjustments.
    • How businesses can navigate legal requirements while supporting employees' needs.
  6. The Role of Women in the Workplace:
    • The evolving presence of women in professional environments, especially through social media and public speaking.
    • Personal experiences of overcoming challenges and the importance of visibility for women in leadership.


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SEASON THREE of The Metal Guys Talk Business is sponsored by:

SteelBuy - SteelBuy is a digital platform revolutionising the way businesses trade metal products online.

TW Metals - TW Metals is a stockholder and distributor of Nickel Alloy, Aluminium, Titanium and Stainless Steel products in a range of forms including Tube, Bar, Pipe, Extrusion as well as Sheets and Plates.

Comton Group - A recruitment agency powering employment in the Metal, Manufacturing, and Engineering sectors.

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The Metal Guys Talk Business is created and produced by Comton Group.

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Creators & Guests

Host
Mike Bolton
Co-founder of Comton Group
Host
Peter Comerford
Co-founder of Comton Group

What is The Metal Guys Talk Business?

Peter Comerford and Mike Bolton are The Metal Guys! They have worked in the metal sector for over 10 years, a huge global industry that produces more than a billion tonnes of material annually and affects all other industries and walks of life.

They now run a successful recruitment and marketing company servicing the metal and engineering sectors, making them ideally placed to provide impartial, independent insight into the industry, sitting outside the hierarchy of the various stages of the industry from raw material to finished product.

Under the moniker of The Metal Guys, the pair continue to gain insights from - and ask the difficult questions to - the decision makers and technical experts that you won't hear on any other podcast.

If you produce, work with or supply metal, then tune in and join the conversation.