Odette Mould added: “I’m not particularly technology-
minded and the team at Harry’s Rainbow are at the very beginning of starting to use AI, but I’ve always said that I’m going to write a book telling my story, and when I used AI I was amazed at how it helped me develop my ideas, gather my thoughts and stimulate those parts of my brain that I don’t use enough.” Jason Sinclair, whose company, Profi le Resourcing,
helps businesses focus on inclusive approaches to recruitment, said: “AI’s also being used by bigger corporates in fi ltering candidates. For many roles you’re not applying to a person. Candidates go into the system, and some
will never be seen, and clients don’t know who’s been sifted out. AI is sifting out certain demographics. We’re pushing back and advising clients that if they’re paying professional recruiters and/or are focused on being more actively inclusive, then they should be doing more of the recruitment themselves.” With AI playing its part in removing some of the
‘personal’ aspects of candidates or employees, the discussion turned to how leaders can infl uence the mindset of the business when they may be feeling challenged or vulnerable themselves. Chris Cooper said: “T ere’s a narrative right now that
the world’s going to rack and ruin - increased poverty, environmental issues etc - and for young people it’s very wearying. It’s important that as leaders we create a compelling narrative; that you can be kind, authentic and honest, so people have something to believe in that is good. If you want to keep employees, you have to create that narrative from the top.” Amanda Wright asked whether, given the multitude of
changes businesses have to cope with, people might be put off using their visionary ideas and starting a new business? Al Salehian said he hoped that wasn’t the case as the
UK economy depended on the success of SMEs, and Robert agreed, saying: “T ere’s a joy in making a business, whatever size, work. It should be something that you have a purpose about which you try to instil in others.” Odette added: “I had no idea what I was doing when
I set Harry’s Rainbow up. I certainly didn’t look 6, 9, 12 years ahead. I had no business experience. I didn’t create something new and buzzing. My purpose was about what I wanted to change in the world.” Jason was struck by how many young people are
Images courtesy of Jane Russell
setting up businesses that are focused on communities and solving problems for those communities. T ey don’t want to be the next Facebook, but want to solve problems in their local area.
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