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Social mobility

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    Working class roles lack access to flexible working

    by Jo Faragher 18 Jun 2021
    by Jo Faragher 18 Jun 2021

    A poll by the TUC has suggested there could be an “emerging class divide” when it comes to future home-working...

    • Social mobility
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    • Parental bereavement leave

    John Lewis Partnership equalises maternity and paternity leave

    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Jun 2021
    by Ashleigh Webber 10 Jun 2021

    John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a raft of family-friendly benefits and policies to improve inclusion.

    • Benefits
    • Social mobility
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Organisational culture: Michael Whitfield talks to Oven-Ready HR

    by Chris Taylor 3 Jun 2021
    by Chris Taylor 3 Jun 2021

    Co-founder of Thomson's Online Benefits talks about workplace culture, social mobility and HR tech.

    • Social mobility
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
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    Make class protected characteristic, urges Social Mobility Commission

    by Jo Faragher 20 May 2021
    by Jo Faragher 20 May 2021

    The Social Mobility Commission's recommendations include making discrimination based on socio-economic background unlawful.

    • Social mobility
    • Apprenticeships
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    UK workplaces are not institutionally racist, commission claims

    by Jo Faragher 31 Mar 2021
    by Jo Faragher 31 Mar 2021

    UK organisations are not institutionally racist and diversity has increased in key professions, according to a government-commissioned review.

    • Social mobility
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    Social mobility: Why the data shows it works

    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2021
    by Adam McCulloch 17 Feb 2021

    Many organisations still recruit based on educational background based on assumptions around prestige and performance. But the data suggests a different story.

    • Social mobility
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    Diversity & Inclusion: Sign up to our free e-newsletter now

    by Personnel Today 23 Jan 2021
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    Government ‘behind curve’ on supporting women in the arts

    by Jo Faragher 13 Jan 2021
    by Jo Faragher 13 Jan 2021

    Women are still hugely under-represented in the theatre, film and television industry, according to a report published today (13 January). ...

    • Social mobility
    • Apprenticeships
    • Early careers

    Co-op to offer ‘hundreds’ of apprenticeships

    by Jo Faragher 26 Nov 2020
    by Jo Faragher 26 Nov 2020

    The Co-operative Group will offer “hundreds more retail apprenticeships” in a bid to drive greater social mobility and make use...

    • Social mobility
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • Latest News

    Why we offer domestic abuse victims 10 days’ paid leave

    by Rae Tooth 25 Nov 2020
    by Rae Tooth 25 Nov 2020

    Today (25 November) is White Ribbon Day, when thousands of people stand together against violence against women and girls. As...

    • Social mobility
    • Financial services
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Taskforce seeks to improve social mobility in City

    by Ashleigh Webber 24 Nov 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 24 Nov 2020

    A taskforce that seeks to improve socio-economic diversity at senior levels in financial and professional services firms has been launched,...

    • Social mobility
    • Age
    • Gender

    Boardrooms now more meritocratic and diverse, study suggests

    by Adam McCulloch 16 Nov 2020
    by Adam McCulloch 16 Nov 2020

    Evidence shows that FTSE100 boardrooms are becoming more diverse and meritocratic, a study published today has claimed, with less reliance...

    • Social mobility
    • Financial services
    • Legal sector

    Top UK employers for social mobility revealed

    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Nov 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 11 Nov 2020

    The Top 75 UK employers for social mobility in 2020 have been revealed, with PwC retaining the top spot.
    The...

    • Social mobility
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
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    Campaign to take on 10,000 black interns launched

    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2020
    by Ashleigh Webber 27 Oct 2020

    Organisations including the NHS, Linklaters, PwC and Zurich have committed to a programme to collectively hire 10,000 black interns, in...

    • Social mobility
    • Gender
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Could a scholarship help you achieve your people goals?

    by Karen Kennard 29 Sep 2020
    by Karen Kennard 29 Sep 2020

    Offering a scholarship is not just for universities and other educational institutions, it could be a way to fulfil some...

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