by Liz Carter | 5th October 2023 | Other
"Similar minds learn nothing from each other! To improve your mind, choose a friend who has a very different mind than yours." ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan Hello everyone. And just like that, it's October! Hope you're all doing ok as we move into Autumn. In this...
by Liz Carter | 21st September 2023 | Other
Masculinity in the Workplace 2023 Virtual Edition November 21st: 1.45pm - 6pm What are you doing in your organisation to engage men in inclusion and diversity? This year we are holding our 6th Masculinity in the Workplace event to mark International Men's Day. This...
by Liz Carter | 8th September 2023 | Other
"You have to be thin, but not too thin. And you can never say you want to be thin. You have to say you want to be healthy, but also you have to be thin. You have to have money, but you can't ask for money because that's crass. You have to be a boss, but you can't be...
by Liz Carter | 22nd August 2023 | Other
Image description: A rose in front of a rustic French house at Réve Retreat in Limoges. "Rest isn't a reward for work; it's part of the work." ~ Leesa Renée Hall Hi all! Team THC are around and available over the summer but are working reduced hours to...
by Liz Carter | 8th August 2023 | Other
No minority in history has ever affected change without the support of the majority. This is why it's imperative for men to get involved in the I&D conversation when it comes to gender equality. However, our own research around International Men's Day last year...
by Liz Carter | 25th July 2023 | Other
Image description: A photo of The Hobbs Consultancy consultant, Will Pike. Over to our consultant, Will Pike, this Disability Pride month: "As Disability Pride 2023 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on what has been an eventful month in the lives of...
by Liz Carter | 13th June 2023 | Other
All In Census – The THC view There’s a lot to be pleased about in the All In Census (the advertising industry’s census conducted by Kantar) - 19,000 responses show an engaged population. However, the results are mixed and many of them feel a bit ‘meh’ (to use the...
by Liz Carter | 31st May 2023 | Other
"I want to highlight how comedy can make someone laugh, fundamentally, before it changes their minds.” ~ Eshaan Akbar Hi all! Our three Directors went on a trip to see Eshaan Akbar perform in Hemel Hempstead a few of weekends ago. It was quite an astonishing...
by Liz Carter | 16th May 2023 | Mental Health, News, Resilience
This newsletter is being handed over to Liz, on the central team, with her reflections this mental health awareness week... Mental health awareness week brings up a lot of feelings for me. One of the immediate things being that I don't need a week to be aware...
by Liz Carter | 2nd May 2023 | Other
Corrina Gordon-Barnes Coach & Trainer @ The Hobbs Consultancy To mark Lesbian Visibility Week last week, we asked one of our amazing coaches, Corrina Gordon-Barnes, to reflect on her experience when it comes to lesbian representation in both her life and the wider...
