Join the contributors that are driving social mobility forward and defining new benchmarks within the UK
What is social mobility and what can it do for your business?
Whether you lead a manufacturing company or a professional services firm, the performance, productivity and commitment of your staff is key to your organisation’s success. Yet businesses across the country are missing opportunities to recruit, promote and retain some of the most talented and driven people in our country.
Make your data the foundation of good strategyA toolkit designed to help you progress with social mobility
Our toolkit will help you progress from making an initial commitment, such as taking the Social Mobility Pledge to becoming an industry leader like those ranked in the Social Mobility Employer Index and those celebrated at events like the Social Mobility Awards.
“When I was starting on my legal journey, I was told that I wouldn’t become a lawyer because I didn’t go to the right university and I didn’t get the highest grades. Overcoming these barriers has not been easy.
Employers have a role to play here. But you aren’t alone. Give this toolkit a go and let us know how we can further help your organisation with this important agenda.”
Sandra Wallace
Social Mobility Commissioner and Managing Director at DLA Piper
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On 25 February we held the second employers’ masterclass series of the year, exploring how you can reach, attract and foster a diverse pool of talent. Outreach is about attracting candidates who may not traditionally apply for roles within your organisation, yet could make a significant contribution in future. They may not have been to […]
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#SMFIndex2021 submissions are now open!
01/03/2021
The Social Mobility Foundation’s Employer #Index is a great way for employers to measure #socioeconomic #diversity and highlight their achievements.
#SMFIndex2021 submissions are now open! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxCpbbG
Now entering its fifth year, the #Index has become the leading authority on best practice. It’s a great starting point for #employers new to social mobility. While for those more advanced on this journey, it’s the perfect way to #benchmark and #monitor progress. PwC took the top spot last year, with an impressive array of initiatives – delivered virtually during the #pandemic.
At whatever stage you are at, the Index shows your firm commitment as a #business to driving #diversity and #inclusion – and it is a good way to attract new talent.
It’s free of charge, you can enter anonymously, and your organisation will receive a comprehensive #audit.
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