In this enlightening episode of the Wonder Women Podcast, Ria sits down with the Head of Bectu, Philippa Childs to get her take on the current state of the TV landscape from a union perspective. Philppa sheds light on the steps that Bectu are making to create a more equitable future working with Government to support the 68% of freelancers who are currently out of work. Philippa also highlights the need for systemic change in workplace practices, particularly in the area of Unscripted Television. We discuss how diversity and inclusion in organisations has been impacted as a result of the major industry restructures taking place and how Bectu are campaigning for D&I tax break schemes. Philippa also reveals where she gets her source of resilience from and reminds us of the many positive reasons to look to BECTU for support if you're a freelancer navigating the current industry challenges.
Join Television Presenter, Ria Hebden in this inspirational new series of the Wonder Women Podcast as she chats to some of the most exciting female leaders in Television, Film and the Creative industries about their illustrious careers and thoughts on the current media landscape. Be inspired, as each woman shares how she navigates life to achieve her career goals, while sharing tangible take-aways, invaluable career advice and the life hacks she's picked up along the way. Take some time out of your busy life, grab yourself a cuppa and listen to these thought-provoking and motivational conversations to give you a boost of ‘Yes, You Go Girl’ inspiration.