Ep.35 Building an Ethical Reading

With Gurprit Singh, Brad Hooker, & Graham Roberts

Episode Description:

This episode introduces Ethical Reading and explores its three core offerings:

Gurprit introduces Ethical Reading and its purpose, before expanding on one of the programmes that they offer: health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Brad discusses Ethical Reading’s core offering: Ethics in business, as well as their ethics in education programme.

Finally, Graham expands on the importance of sustainability, including financial sustainability for non-profits and how Ethical Reading navigates this challenge. He also mentions the vital role of communication in raising awareness and engaging the community in Ethical Reading’s mission.

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Episode Time Codes

00:00 Introduction to episode

00:25 Introduction to Gurprit Singh

01:10 What is Ethical Reading?

04:20 What Ethical Reading does for ethics and health

05:36 How Ethical Reading measures its impact

07:12 Ethical Reading has something for everyone

08:14 Goals for Ethical Reading

10:10 Introduction to Brad Hooker

11:00 How Brad has found the transition from academia to the world of business

11:45 Brad’s role in Ethical Reading

12:10 What are Ethical Reading’s Business Ethics and Education Ethics offerings?

16:48 Programmes Brad has enjoyed

17:19 Fairness in business

18:51 Introduction to Graham Roberts

20:28 Sustainability on finance side of business

22:13 Challenges Ethical Reading has faced

24:22 Programmes for sustainability side

26:53 How Ethical Reading communicates what it does

28:09 Final thoughts

Videos

What is Ethical Reading?

How Ethical Reading Measure Their Impact

What is "Business Ethics"?

Sustainability and Your Finances

Key takeaways

Ethics Drives Business Success: Discover how fostering ethical practices within your organisation can boost productivity and create a healthier, more engaged workforce.

Building a Stronger Reading Together: Discover how Ethical Reading fosters collaboration between businesses, the voluntary sector, and individuals to address ethical challenges and create a more vibrant community.

Attract and Retain Talent: Discover how prioritising ethical practices can give your business a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top talent. In today’s market, employees are increasingly seeking out organisations that align with their values.

Episode references

Ethical Reading are mobilising local businesses to fund the planting and maintenance of trees in Reading:

Trees For Reading | Find Out More

Find out more about the programmes offered by Ethical Reading:

Ethical Reading’s Programmes

Read Ethical Reading’s latest Impact Report:

Impact Report