{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63bc03c53a3d44001170aca2/6406273f62d67f0011623e4d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tess Taylor - Change is Brewing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63bc03c53a3d44001170aca2/1746715384820-8acfbbe9-9be7-4448-a6ef-da32158e75f0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of WABChats, we speak with Tess Taylor, Co-Founder of The Tap Social Movement, an Oxford-based craft brewery and hospitality social enterprise with a unique approach to workforce development.</p><p><br></p><p>Tess shares the fascinating story of setting up and scaling a business that provides training and employment opportunities to ex-offenders and low-category prisoners, with 28% of their current team having lived experience of the criminal justice system.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the strategic considerations of building a successful social enterprise, the benefits of inclusive hiring practices, and practical advice for businesses considering supporting or employing individuals reintegrating into society.ng on the women of the brewing industry.</p>","author_name":"White & Black"}