S6 Ep4: The Importance of Purpose and Inclusion in the Workplace: Helen Tomlinson

In this episode of Unlocking Leadership, host Clare Carpenter speaks with Helen Tomlinson, the Head of Talent and Inclusion at the Adecco Group and the UK government's first Menopause Employment Champion. Listen as they discuss the importance of purpose and inclusion in the workplace, as well as the challenges facing different generations, particularly women over 50, and the topic of menopause, its impact on women in the workplace and the importance of providing education and training for managers to handle conversations around the topic. 
Unlocking Leadership, previously Leadership 2020, is a podcast helping leadership lead in a world that is changing ever quickly. Join us as we interview even more inspiring people who provide information and skills on how to tackle the big questions affecting today’s leaders.We blend real-life leadership experiences of our guests with the latest management theory to provide practical, relevant tips for anyone in a leadership position.
About the guest:
Helen Tomlinson has held the role of Head of Talent Development at The Adecco Group since 2021. Helen holds over 25 Years of Strategic Commercial Management and Sales Experience across the Recruitment and Talent Sectors and is also the EDI HR Lead advising the Government on Menopause in the Workplace.
About the host:
Clare Carpenter has 24 years’ experience in professional and staffing recruitment, including operational business management and strategic development at Board level. She has been hosting ‘Unlocking Leadership’ for 3 years when taking time away from executive coaching to professionals as a Professional Development Expert at Corndel.
She likes walking by the sea or in the mountains, spending time with her pug, reading books that make her think and watching films that don’t.


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