SYSTRACast - The podcast for SYSTRA in the UK and Ireland
As one of the world’s leading engineering and consultancy groups, SYSTRA has been creating, improving and modernising infrastructure in the UK and Ireland for more than 50 years. Through SYSTRAcast, our colleagues are eager to share their stories and experiences about life at SYSTRA and what it means to them. SYSTRAcast episodes will look at sharing any news updates within the business, clips from events we’ve attended and interviews we’ve had. In Spotlights, our colleagues will shine a light on their roles, sharing industry insights and expertise from across the business. Sense will explore more personal topics from health and wellbeing to achievements and provide a space for non-work-related topics. Connected Careers will highlight our graduates, apprentices and early careers colleagues, sharing their experiences starting out in their careers.
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
With World Suicide Prevention Day falling on September 10th, we spoke to James Edwards, Modeller, about his journey with mental health, including his experience navigating suicidal thoughts. To reduce the stigma around suicide, we cover potential warning signs to spot, what professional help may be available, the impact other conditions can have on your mental health and how employers can better support employees struggling with their mental health.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the topics discussed in this episode, you can find resources and support on the Mind.org.uk website.
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Fatima Almaarofi (Civil Engineer) shared how her journey led her from Iraq to the UK and how she navigated the struggles of moving to a new country and starting a new path in her career. By sharing her story, she hopes to inspire other women looking to explore careers in engineering and construction.
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
We’re joined by Irineos Livadiotes (Principal Consultant) and Amy Sykes (Director) to introduce business cases. We cover what business cases are, what role they play in transport and how SYSTRA supports clients with them.
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Holly Wallace (Assistant Business Development Manager), along with colleagues Rachel Goodwin (Senior Planner), Steven Livingstone (Associate Director) and Aline Roach (Assistant Management Accountant), explore managing stress and mental health in the workplace.