Charlotte Hooper, Head of Operations at the Cyber Helpline, discusses the charity's efforts in supporting victims of cybercrime and online harm, including cyberstalking, technology-enabled domestic abuse, fraud, and scams.

Charlotte shares her unconventional career path from the beauty industry to cyber support, motivated by her own experience of being covertly stalked.

The conversation covers the organisation's global reach, the development of their in-house chatbot, emerging trends in cybercrimes involving AI, and the impact of these crimes on various demographics.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of real-life training scenarios for both employees and employers, understanding new threats, and providing effective support systems. Practical advice for responding to potential scams and the need for comprehensive support policies in workplaces is also discussed.

You can find The Cyber Helpline here :-

https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/

You can email your questions and dilemmas to us on safespacefrom@gmail.com

Listen to Wendy and her cohost, Shane Waters on Foul Play Crime Series, wherever you listen to podcasts https://www.itsfoulplay.com/

This episode is sponsored by Hippo Accountants – discount code for our listeners is SAFE for 50% off a tax consultation. https://hippoaccountants.com/tax-consultation/

If you would like free impartial advice on a workplace issue, you can call ACAS on 0300 123 1100 https://www.acas.org.uk/

If you have workplace issue relating to pregnancy, then you can contact Pregnant Then Screwed https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

And the Samaritans are always there to listen, their number is 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/

Our intro and outro music is Storm Before the Calm. Interludes are, The Future is Bright and Digital Dreams. All by LNDO.

Stay Safe and remember …………. You are not alone !

In this episode, Toby, a workplace inclusion architect, shares his journey from a project manager at the BBC to his current role.

He discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, the challenges faced, particularly in the tech industry, and how organisations can create inclusive cultures.

Toby provides practical examples from his work with various companies, emphasising the need for personalised strategies over off the shelf, one size fits all approaches. He also highlights the role of leadership, the importance of listening to employees, and the evolving expectations of younger generations regarding workplace culture.

Additionally, he talks about the significance of ongoing education and vulnerability in leadership, especially concerning sensitive topics like disability and cultural differences across global markets.

Toby also introduces his books and podcasts as valuable resources for companies looking to improve their diversity and inclusion practices.

You can find Toby here

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobymildon/

https://www.mildon.co.uk

You can email your questions and dilemmas to us on safespacefrom@gmail.com

Listen to Wendy and her cohost, Shane Waters on Foul Play Crime Series, wherever you listen to podcasts https://www.itsfoulplay.com/

This episode is sponsored by Hippo Accountants – discount code for our listeners is SAFE for 50% off a tax consultation. https://hippoaccountants.com/tax-consultation/

If you would like free impartial advice on a workplace issue, you can call ACAS on 0300 123 1100 https://www.acas.org.uk/

If you have workplace issue relating to pregnancy, then you can contact Pregnant Then Screwed https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

And the Samaritans are always there to listen, their number is 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/

Our intro and outro music is Storm Before the Calm. Interludes are, The Future is Bright and Digital Dreams. All by LNDO.

Stay Safe and remember …………. You are not alone !

In this episode, Hayley White, founder and CEO of Menospace, shares her journey from a career in tourism to establishing Menospace, an organisation dedicated to providing menopause and women's health training for workplaces.

Hayley opens up about her personal struggles with perimenopause, the lack of awareness and support she encountered, and the pivotal moment that led her to create Menospace.

She discusses the importance of educating both men and women about menopause, the challenges women face in the workplace, and practical steps organisations can take to support employees going through menopause.

With insights into policies, training, and flexible working arrangements, Hayley emphasises the need for a cultural shift in addressing women's health in professional settings.

You can find Haley here

https://www.menospace.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/haleywhite-trainer/

Haley also spoke about the Diversity Trust, which you can find here

https://www.diversitytrust.org.uk/

You can email your questions and dilemmas to us on safespacefrom@gmail.com

Listen to Wendy and her cohost, Shane Waters on Foul Play Crime Series, wherever you listen to podcasts https://www.itsfoulplay.com/

This episode is sponsored by Hippo Accountants – discount code for our listeners is SAFE for 50% off a tax consultation. https://hippoaccountants.com/tax-consultation/

If you would like free impartial advice on a workplace issue, you can call ACAS on 0300 123 1100 https://www.acas.org.uk/

If you have workplace issue relating to pregnancy, then you can contact Pregnant Then Screwed https://pregnantthenscrewed.com/

And the Samaritans are always there to listen, their number is 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/

Our intro and outro music is Storm Before the Calm. Interludes are, The Future is Bright and Digital Dreams. All by LNDO.

Stay Safe and remember …………. You are not alone !