Shifting the Workplace: Creating Equality, Empathy, and Organisational Change with Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola
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In this episode of the Spark Changemakers Podcast, host Nikki Giant sits down with Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola, an award-winning organisational development leader and the CEO of Socially Inspired Limited.
Mehvish shares her powerful journey from the corporate world of Islamic finance to becoming a transformative force in HR, advocating for a more empathetic and inclusive workplace. She discusses the importance of shifting from traditional power dynamics and competitive environments to a focus on social mindfulness, human connection, and creating workplaces filled with love and joy.
Mehvish’s story highlights how we can bring about meaningful change at both grassroots and organisational levels by challenging old structures and centering people in all we do.
Key Topics:
- Mehvish's journey from law and finance to human relations and organisational development
- The importance of empathy, compassion, and human-relatedness in the workplace
- Why traditional HR practices need to evolve into people-centered strategies
- How fostering equality and mindful leadership can transform workplace culture
- Practical steps organisations can take to bring love and joy into their environments
Contact Mehvish and Learn More:
Visit www.sociallyinspired.org to get in touch with Mehvish, or connect with her on LinkedIn. Check out the book Mehvish mentioned, The Happy Manifesto at www.happymanifesto.com and Mindfulness-Based Organisational Education by Mark Leonard at www.socialmindfulness.net
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