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    Don’t be gloomy over social mobility in the UK, commission urges

    by Adam McCulloch 24 Jun 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 24 Jun 2022

    It is not the case that social mobility is in decline in the UK and worse than in other comparable countries, the Social Mobility Commission has claimed.

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    Entry requirements prevent young accessing apprenticeships

    by Rob Moss 20 Jun 2022
    by Rob Moss 20 Jun 2022

    English and maths entry requirements are preventing young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, from accessing higher apprenticeships.

    • Social mobility
    • Ethnicity
    • Apprenticeships

    ‘Inequality is embedded in our labour market’ says apprenticeship leader

    by Adam McCulloch 27 May 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 27 May 2022

    A small number of universities are slowing the rise of diversity in the workplace, according to Euan Blair.

    • Social mobility
    • Unconscious bias
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    Breaking the bias – how to make a truly inclusive workforce

    by Sara Axelbaum and Rich Pearce 26 May 2022
    by Sara Axelbaum and Rich Pearce 26 May 2022

    Businesses will always face time and budget pressures but there are many tools they can use to make sure a diverse workforce is created that bangs the drum for inclusivity.

    • Social mobility
    • Financial services
    • Legal sector

    City firms pledge to improve social mobility in leading roles

    by Adam McCulloch 20 May 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 20 May 2022

    A major new initiative has been launched to improve social mobility when it comes to recruitment into senior jobs in the City.

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    • Social mobility
    • Reasonable adjustments

    Flexible working could unlock jobs for 1.3 million more people

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Apr 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Apr 2022

    Greater flexible working could open up employment opportunities for 1.3 million people in the UK who have caring responsibilities, disabilities and those living in rural areas, according to a study.

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    Social mobility: employers vow to improve recruitment processes

    by Ashleigh Webber 17 Feb 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 17 Feb 2022

    More than 100 employers including British Airways, Lloyds Banking Group and Nestlé have pledged to improve social mobility in their application processes.

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    • Gender
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    Smaller law firms lead on diversity while larger outfits lag behind

    by Adam McCulloch 7 Feb 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 7 Feb 2022

    Diversity within law firms is improving, but larger firms are lagging behind smaller ones across several measures.

    • Social mobility
    • Financial services
    • Ethnicity

    Goldman Sachs announces degree apprenticeship for traders

    by Jo Faragher 13 Dec 2021
    by Jo Faragher 13 Dec 2021

    Investment bank Goldman Sachs will begin an apprenticeship scheme for traders next September in a bid to broaden diversity and...

    • Social mobility
    • Sexual harassment
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    ‘Wokeful’? No, Armed Forces’ diversity is woeful says chief of defence staff

    by Rob Moss 8 Dec 2021
    by Rob Moss 8 Dec 2021

    Admiral Sir Tony Radakin has said that the Armed Forces risked ‘looking ridiculous’ unless they better reflect the nation they...

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    • Legal sector
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    Law firm dislodges PwC to top 2021 social mobility index

    by Adam McCulloch 2 Dec 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 2 Dec 2021

    The fifth annual Social Mobility Index, published last week, was the biggest yet, with 203 organisations representing 1.35 million people taking part.

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    Personnel Today Awards 2021 winners: ‘Radical’ partnership scoops top prize for Wickes and Peppy

    by Personnel Today 16 Nov 2021
    by Personnel Today 16 Nov 2021

    An innovative benefits programme that supports employees with menopause, fertility and early motherhood was crowned overall winner at this year’s...

    • Social mobility
    • Gender
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    Law firm salaries’ relationship with diversity revealed

    by Adam McCulloch 8 Nov 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 8 Nov 2021

    A new study of law firms has revealed a degree of progress in diversity and a more complex pattern of identity .

    • Social mobility
    • Careers advice
    • Ethnicity

    Virgin Media O2 announces ethnic minority youth support programme

    by Jo Faragher 28 Oct 2021
    by Jo Faragher 28 Oct 2021

    Virgin Media O2 has launched a partnership to help young people from ethnic minority backgrounds access coaching and advice.
    The...

    • Social mobility
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    Class ceiling: Dr Sam Friedman talks to Oven-Ready HR

    by Chris Taylor 1 Oct 2021
    by Chris Taylor 1 Oct 2021

    Individuals from working class backgrounds who join the UK’s top professions earn on average 16% less than their colleagues doing...

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