MASCULINITY IN THE WORKPLACE
Masculinity In The Workplace is an annual to mark International Men’s Day.
Masculinity in the Workplace aims to challenge gender stereotypes in workplace culture to enable everyone to thrive in a more inclusive and diverse world. This year our theme is Allyship, a key tool to combat exclusion. We want to encourage more men to become active allies, we want to cement the behaviours of active allyship and we want to open up a conversation about what comes next.
WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?
The event is for anyone who is passionate about driving gender equality in the workplace and we welcome everyone however they identify or express themselves. In particular we would love to see a broad representation of CEOs, CMOs, HR Directors and Inclusion & Diversity Practitioners. Expect to come away with:
A better understanding of the impact a more modern and positive view of masculinity can have on the workplace
Case studies to show how change is already being delivered in the workplace
A list of small things you can do tomorrow as an individual and business to make a difference to gender inclusion and wellbeing
A different perspective on Allyship and where we are heading with regards to gender equality
PRACTICALITIES
If you are buying a virtual ticket for the panel session you will need good wifi and sound and we will be delivering via Zoom so please make sure you have the latest version downloaded. You will receive the zoom login link via an eventbrite message 48 hours, 2 hours and 10 mins before the live date.
ACCESSIBILITY
We believe inclusion is fundamental in the creation of healthy workplace cultures. Which is why we want to make sure all of our events, physical or virtual, are inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments to make access to this event inclusive and equitable, please contact Elle Whiteley via email elle@weareutopia.co and we will work together to make sure that effective adjustments are put in place
Chapter 1 - Encouraging a different perspective
In this chapter, we invite men to be part of the gender conversation by highlighting the opportunity for them to create an inclusive world and workplace. Our keynote speaker is Tim Samuels who will be delivering a talk entitled "Smashing the patriarchy : what's in it for me?" . Tim is a documentary maker, broadcaster and author of ‘Who Stole My Spear’ which is an inspiring rallying call for men and ‘good masculinity’, looking at how men could be living these days.
Masculinity in the Workplace Research
Research findings from this year's Masculinity in the Workplace survey presented by Nora Bank and Grace Tulip. With thanks to Opinium
The Agenda
CHAPTER ONE - What’s in it for men?
09:00 Introduction and welcome - Daniele Fiandaca, Founder of Token Man and Co Founder Utopia & Roxanne Hobbs, Founder of He&She and The Hobbs Consultancy
09:05 Keynote: Tim Samuels - "Smashing the patriarchy : what's in it for me?"
10:05 Research findings from this year's Masculinity in the Workplace survey presented by Nora Bank and Grace Tulip. With thanks to Opinium
10:20 Break
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CHAPTER TWO - What does it mean to be an ally? [Virtual Session - via Zoom]
10:35 Talk from Tabitha Morton, Deputy Leader, Women's Equality Party about the work they are doing since the Sarah Everard case
10:50 Panel discussion with key influencers from the business world who living this work and creating change. Ade Adeniji, coach at The Hobbs Consultancy, Daniele Fiandaca, Founder, Token Man and Co founder, Utopia, Grace Francis, Chief Experience Officer at Karmarama and Julian Douglas, International CEO & Vice Chairman, VCCP and President at the IPA
11:35 Break
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CHAPTER THREE - Beyond Allyship
11:50 Keynote: Iman Amrani will discuss why allyship is a tool on the journey to a more diverse and inclusive workplace, not the destination in her talk "Beyond Allyship : What's next?"
12:50 Closing comments by Daniele Fiandaca and Roxanne Hobbs
13:00 End
Thank you to our partners
A huge thank you to our fantastic partners, it is so critical that companies weigh in on this important discussion:
Chapter 2 - What does it mean to be an ally?
In this chapter we get really specific about the behaviours required to be a true ally. We speak to Tabitha Morton, Deputy Leader of the Women's Equality Party about the work they are doing since the Sarah Everard case, and will also hold a panel with key influencers in business who are living this work and creating change, they include Adé Adeniji , Co-founder of The Quest and Coach at The Hobbs Consultancy,Daniele Fiandaca, Founder, Token Man and Co founder, Utopia, Grace Francis, Chief Experience Officer at Karmarama and Julian Douglas,International CEO & Vice Chairman, VCCP and President at the IPA.
WEP speaker to be announced soon.
Chapter 3 - Beyond Allyship
Allyship is a tool on the journey to a more diverse and inclusive workplace, not the destination. So where are we heading? Come and join Iman Amrani to discuss where we are heading , her talk is entitled "Beyond Allyship : What's next?". Iman Amrani is a journalist whose recent YouTube series on Modern Masculinity for the Guardian has been welcomed for its open-minded and inquisitive approach and was the only non-broadcast nomination for a Royal Television Society journalism award in 2020. It will come from a desire to open the discussion around the issues facing men today, that wouldn’t feed into the increasingly partisan and hostile tone that we often see on social media and in the news.
Our Speakers
We have a fantastic lineup of speakers including:
Adé Adeniji , Co-founder of The Quest and Coach at The Hobbs Consultancy
Daniele Fiandaca, Founder Token Man, Co founder, Utopia
Grace Francis, Chief Experience Officer at Karmarama
Grace Tulip, Research Manager, Opinium
Julian Douglas, International CEO & Vice Chairman, VCCP and President at the IPA
Nora Bank, Change Maker, Utopia
Iman Amrani , Video Journalist and producer for the Guardian
Tabitha Morton, Deputy Leader, Women's Equality Party and CEO, More United
Tim Samuels, Documentary maker, broadcaster and author of ‘Who Stole My Spear’
More speakers to be announced soon
And to our supporters who we have been fortunate to be supported by:
