The Co-operative Bank Podcast

In this podcast episode hosted by the Bank's Gender Inclusion Network (Elevate), we hear from five women in the business around their experiences of sexism in the context of street harassment and question - are we safe on the streets?

Alimot Adewumi hosts part 3 in our Black Lives Matter podcast series, and another in-depth conversation around race and identity. Joining Alimot for this discussion are Co-operative Bank colleagues Conor Rose, Kole Ogunjobi and Femi Salako. If you enjoyed this episode, please check out part 1 and part 2 of our Black Lives Matter series.

Colleagues from The Co-operative Bank are doing precisely that – and much more - as part of Centrepoint’s Stay Up event on Thursday 8 October 2020! Listen to what three of them had to say about their own fund raising activities and their personal thoughts on why supporting charities like Centrepoint is so important. If you’re inspired to do your bit to end youth homelessness, you can sign up to take part too via the Centrepoint website – stayup.centrepoint.org.uk  or join the activities on the night by following their Instagram channel – centrepointuk.

Alimot Adewumi hosts another in depth discussion about personal issues around the BLM movement and why it's important to ask questions the correct way. Joining Alimot are Zenaib Khurshid, Janine Davies and Lorna Wright-Sancroft.

Using one of the three pays means you don’t have to withdraw cash or touch chip and pin terminals. You can also use it to make purchases at many online stores without having to keep re-entering your card details. Better still, if you ever forget your physical cards or run out of cash, your debit or credit card is ready and available to use on your device. It’s safe and secure with your card protected by the same fraud rules as your physical debit or credit card, allowing you an easier and quicker way to shop. Here is a short podcast episode we’ve created to give you some hints and tips about using Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

In this podcast episode we're providing valuable tips and hints for when you are searching for a new job. There's also help for your video interview.

Two members of the bank's REACH network (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) and two members of ELEVATE (our Women's network) talk about the re surge of the Black Lives Matter movement and share personal anecdotes about racism in their personal lives.

Take four women: two LGBTQ+ and two allies who have all experienced the emotion of taking part in a Pride parade. Paul Graham talks to them about memories of their first ever Pride parade and asks them if it really was life-changing. They also talk about the importance of LGBTQ+ allies and what it means to the LGBTQ+ community. Copyright The Co-operative Bank c 2020

Here are some tips for you, to safeguard yourself and your finances when using the NHS Test and Trace service. If NHS Test and Trace calls you by phone the service will only use a single phone number: 0300 0135 000. The only website the service will ask you to visit is https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/

The Digital Bees are a group of volunteers at The Co-operative Bank who actively help others with all things digital. They help at events, create workshops and dispel the difficulties around 'digital'. Have a listen to some of the Digital Bees talk about what they do, and why it's so important to them.

The Co-operative Bank has network groups, including Proud Together. They are a team of like-minded individuals who proudly promote LGBTQ+ issues and arrange many events throughout the year. In this podcast episode the team get together on Zoom to talk about what Pride means to them, and whether it is still important.

Phishing is a cybercrime. It’s where a cybercriminal sends you an email pretending to be a genuine person, company or organisation. The email attempts to ‘hook you in’ to get you to share sensitive data such as your bank account details, your personal information and your passwords. But how do you know if you’ve received a phishing email? Here are five good points to keep in mind…

Shopping online has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. Staying safe and secure whilst shopping is important in keeping your financial information and your passwords from being stolen. Here are five tips to help you stay safe.

It's worth exploring what mobile banking is, as it can help run your bank account. This mini episode will give you a basic run down about what it is, and what it can offer you. During the coronavirus lockdown, you might find it easier to manage your bank account with mobile banking - and we can help you achieve that. Have a listen to what the basics are first, though. Want more info about mobile banking? Go here

If you haven't explored what online banking is, this mini episode can help give you a basic run down about what it is, and what it can offer you. During the coronavirus lockdown, you might find it easier to manage your bank account with online banking - and we can help you achieve that. Have a listen to what the basics are first, though. Want more info about online banking? Go here

Looking after yourself, especially at a time where you might be working from home or self isolating due to Coronavirus, is essential for your well being. Paul Graham, Amy Flynn, Claire Cochrane and Matthew Byatt talk about what works for them, and share their insights.

Criminals are using the publicity around Coronavirus as a chance to pose as genuine organisations. We've got five examples of scams that are currently circulating and that could impact you and five ways to help you. Maybe have a pen and paper to hand to jot down a few notes as reminders. What are we talking about in this episode? "Click here for a cure" HM Revenue and Customs is not trying to give you a Covid-19 tax rebate The World Health Organisation is being impersonated "Donate to help the fight" Personal callers at your home

Many of your concerned with your digital safety - even more so during the corona virus pandemic - so we've got more hints and tips, from the Digital Bees*, to help reassure and help you with your digital journey. In this episode we talk about Anti-Virus software, smart speaker safety and tips for keeping your children safe online especially whilst they are off from school, and using the internet. *The Digital Bees are a group of Co-operative Bank colleagues who want to help others realise their true potential. We organise and attend digital events, arrange talks to promote the world of digital and do it all voluntarily.

Nicola Sharp is a Director of Surviving Economic Abuse. She has worked in the violence against women and girls (VAWG) sector since 2006 in policy-influencing and research roles. In 2016, Nicola was made a Winston Churchill Fellow and travelled to the United States and Australia to explore innovative responses to economic abuse. It was her determination to ensure that women in the UK have access to the same responses that led her to establish Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA). We are honoured that Nicola spared the time to talk to us about her life and influences, and why fighting economic abuse is so important to her.

Recycling and sustainability are topics that Mandy Keepax and Quinten Gilbert are passionate about. In this podcast, they both talk to Paul Graham about their deep passion, their love of Sir David Attenborough and also share a whole host of hints and tips about how to get the most out of recycling.