Social mobility

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virgin Media O2 has launched a partnership to help young people from ethnic minority backgrounds access coaching and advice.
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Individuals from working class backgrounds who join the UK’s top professions earn on average 16% less than their colleagues doing...