Engaging & interactive talks for the workplace
Explore our range of talks which provide accessible and cost-effective opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and team building.
They boost morale, foster knowledge sharing, and enhance company culture, creating a positive environment that values employee growth and engagement.
These informative sessions have been presented as engaging Lunch & Learns, integrated into Refugee Week programming, or customised for unique one-off events. Available for delivery online or in person at your workplace
Current talks available:
An overview of the UK asylum system
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the UK asylum system. This talk provides a clear and accessible overview of the entire asylum process, delving into legal terms and definitions, exploring the meaning of 'refugee' and dispelling misconceptions. Through engaging case studies and personal stories, participants will connect with the human impact of the system, and those moving through it.
This talk ensures staying informed, with straightforward explanations, of policy updates and current news, and discovering avenues for solidarity and support. We end with a Q&A, ensuring participants leave with all their questions answered.
Find Your Place Within the Movement to Support Refugees
This workshop is designed to help you and your business discover your unique place to support refugees in the UK. In this interactive session, we delve into various causes and explore avenues for social change, guiding you towards finding a meaningful and impactful role that aligns with your passions and values.
There are many ways individuals and businesses can contribute to social change; participants will leave inspired and equipped to take purposeful action, making a tangible difference in the spaces, ways and places that matter most to them.
Refugee Unemployment and How Businesses Can Be Part of the Solution
We dive into a comprehensive exploration of refugee unemployment to uncover the stark reality where refugees are four times more likely to be unemployed than the national average, with women refugees facing even higher rates than their male counterparts. This session sheds light on the complexities of the problem, drawing from our own research on the root cause of unemployment with refugee women in London, and crucially provides a collaborative space to determine actionable opportunities and strategies for businesses to support and address this critical issue.
Join us in discovering meaningful ways to contribute to the empowerment and economic inclusion of refugees.
What mentoring can teach us about empowering leadership
Learn about Routes’ specific approach to mentoring and how non-directive leadership and reflection can lead to more empowering conversations within the workplace.
You’ll discover how mentoring fosters personal and professional growth for both the mentor and mentee, how it hones communication skills, and enables an inclusive and thriving organisational culture.
We’ll explore real-world examples and practical insights that showcase the transformative power of mentorship in developing strong, empathetic, and empowering managers and leaders. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this talk will leave you energised to mentor, and provide actionable strategies for fostering mentorship within your team.
“It was the best [event] we had ever been
involved in, not least because of the many positive comments received from colleagues afterwards”