CEDR in Conversation with Fraser Simpson - Making 'Speak Up' Human

Fraser Simpson is Associate General Counsel - Ethics, Governance
and Compliance at The Wellcome Trust, a large philanthropic
foundation, based in London, that funds science to achieve global
health outcomes. Part of his role with the Wellcome Trust is
building a culture where people feel safe to 'speak up'. In this
wide ranging conversation Fraser speaks with CEDR's Head of
Marketing Ben Thomson about: Video Contents: 00:00 - Intro 00:20
- Fraser introduces himself 01:16 - What do we mean by 'speak up'
culture? 02:26 - How 'speak up' can improve well-being and create
a sense of belonging 03:48 - What are the consequences of getting
it wrong and taking a policy led approach 05:56 - The importance
of getting the buy-in from the top 07:28 - What are some of the
barriers to people speaking up 09:08 - Is there a renewed
interest in 'speak up' due to external societal issues 12:08 -
Being proactive in approaching issues 12:46 - Opportunities that
arise as a result of a 'speak up' culture 13:43 - Speak up should
be part of a wider strategy 15:23 - How do you as part of the
legal function work with the 'people' teams in the organisation ?
16:22 - What can people so straight away to make a difference?
20:11 - How to make speaking up less intimidating? 21:52 - Do
managers have the practical skills to be able to actualise the
principles of speaking up? 24:18 - The issues associated with
raising a grievance 26:55 - What questions should leaders ask
themselves as part of any incitive to implement change? 28:36 -
Final thoughts Disputes and dialogue are connected, and
forward-thinking organisations are viewing this challenge at a
strategic level. Download CEDR's white paper and learn how this
applies to the rise of employee activism. Download CEDR's White
Paper on Employee Activism Here:
https://learn.cedr.com/employee-activism