Welcome to the 308th episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I am talking about why organisations need to stop using non-disclosure agreements.
With major legal reforms coming into force this year, using NDAs as a sticking plaster for bullying, harassment, and discrimination is no longer viable. So, what are the healthier, more transparent alternatives for organisations looking to build a truly preventative culture?
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In today’s show on Stop Using Non-disclosure Agreements
- 01:00 – The reality of using NDAs as a sticking plaster and upcoming UK legal reforms.
- 02:32 – Statistics from the CIPD survey on how employers tackle bullying and harassment.
- 03:11 – Major changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 and new rules active as of April 2026.
- 05:12 – High-profile case studies: The heavy reputational damage faced by higher education institutions and broadcasters.
- 07:07 – Five alternatives to NDAs that workplaces can use.
Quotes on Stop Using Non-disclosure Agreements
- NDAs will remain a legitimate and important tool where they serve a proper purpose, but they should not be used for harassment, bullying, or poor behavior.
- Unfortunately, because mediation often comes so late in a workplace process, it often doesn’t result in successful outcomes.
- A business cannot silence whistleblowers amongst its workforce.
- I can’t emphasise enough: you do not want your workplace to be a family!
- Whistleblowing isn’t a last line of defense. It is an integral part of cultures.
Resources for Stop Using Non-disclosure Agreements
- Episode #307: The Empathy Trap: Are You an HR Manager or a Therapist?
- When is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) required?
- Discrimination and harassment changes: NDAs and protected disclosures
- Case Study: Pregnant Then Screwed campaign challenging ITN’s NDA usage
- Episode #277: Your Workplace Shouldn’t Be A Family
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- Check out my TEDx talk: The Connection between Culture, Race and Mental Health
- Leave me a message on my SpeakPipe
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