Class and socio-economic background have a greater impact on someone’s career progression than any other diversity characteristic, according to research.
Social mobility
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Alan Milburn: despite the forward moves made by many firms there were still problems and that this year had seen a reduction in the quality of many submissions
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Employers should engage with government skills initiatives to provide better opportunities for young people and make it easier for them...
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The Social Mobility Commission has launched its new employer advisory group (EAG), which includes HR leaders from the CIPD, large organisations and the government.
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New research has shown that 25% of corporate legal departments now use diversity data when deciding which law firms they work with.
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Those from working-class backgrounds earn £6,718 per year less than those doing the same jobs from privileged backgrounds.
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Researchers noted that RP is often the most prevalent accent in positions of power, despite only an estimated 10% of the UK population having this accent.
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The Social Mobility Foundation will publish a report showing that law firms are missing out on talent and profit by not taking graduates from non-professional family backgrounds.
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With huge pressure on the construction industry to build new homes and infrastructure, diversity chief Mark Harrison explains how EDI initiatives will produce a fairer sector with more skills
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A report finds the leadership teams of UK retailers do not reflect the communities they serve.
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How can the real estate sector, little understood among young people, attract diverse youthful talent?
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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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English and maths entry requirements are preventing young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, from accessing higher apprenticeships.
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A small number of universities are slowing the rise of diversity in the workplace, according to Euan Blair.
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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.