In this episode, WUN Advocate @Holly Beeston chats to Waterwise's CEO Nicci Russell and Training and Projects Manager Laura White discuss taking the plunge with the 4 Day Week trial. They disclose all - the highs, lows, challenges, their hints and tips for productivity when you're timebound and their learnings from the adoption of the 4 day week permanently.

Laura has worked in the water sector for the past 8+ years in various roles. She started her career in customer account management for a water retailer in the Non-Household market before moving to work for the International Water Association working with water professionals across the globe on events and projects. From September 2021 Laura has been at Waterwise, first as Projects and Research Manager and as of June 2024, Projects and Training Manager. In her current role, she oversees various projects as well as Waterwise's services including their training offering and Checkmark for Offices award.

Nicci Russell is Waterwise CEO - formerly a Defra Special Adviser and a Director at Ofwat. She is a CIWEM Honorary Fellow and chaired a group for the Defra Secretary of State. Nicci has won awards for diversity and inclusion and water efficiency. She is chair of young people’s charity Power2 and a school governor.

Maria is a mum of three, who goes to the gym most mornings. She’s spiritual, with a love for meditation, crystals and the moon. She's also a keen photographer and loves helping others.

After working in childcare for 9 years, Maria decided on a career change, and knew she wanted to do something hands on and challenging.

Now Maria installs gas and electric smart meters into residential and business properties. She prides herself on providing a positive experience for each customer, and enjoys advising customers on ways to reduce energy usage, both to save money and to help the environment.

How she would encourage other women to get involved in this traditionally male dominated role, the power of mentoring & her aspirations for the future.

In this WUN podcast WUN Industry Advocate and EDF Originator , Karen Hosking, talks to Claire Mack - Chief Executive at Scottish Renewables.

We discuss the Scottish Renewables New Voices Campaign and the amazing opportunities this can bring to the renewables industry. How embracing diversity supports the future as the UK looks to develop a cleaner, reliable and renewable UK Grid.

We also hear about Claire’s interesting career journey to date , from Media communication to her current leadership role at Scottish Renewables and what a key role Diversity has in bringing the UK towards Net Zero.