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July 14, 2021 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2021: Progression
What steps can you – as an employer – take to remove barriers to progression within your organisation for people from low socio-economic backgrounds (SEB)? Following the publication of our report on progression in the civil service, Navigating the Labyrinth, our latest Employer Masterclass explored how to make sure that your processes aren’t actively getting […]
Read moreJuly 14, 2021 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2021: Leadership & Culture
In our latest masterclass on Leadership & Culture, we were joined by Caroline King, Head of People for Head office, Reward and Inclusion and Joanne Mackie, Customer & People Director. They reflect on their experiences of forging a compelling, shared vision of the importance of social mobility across Superdrug and Savers 18000+ workforce – and […]
Read moreApril 8, 2021 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2020: Outreach
Having a strong outreach programme is an ideal way of connecting with individuals who may not traditionally apply for roles within your organisation, yet may be able to make a significant contribution in future. It brings awareness of the opportunities in your organisation and sector, enabling you to tap into a wide talent pool. For […]
Read moreMarch 3, 2021 | SMC Admin
Masterclass 2021: Outreach
On 25 February we held the second employers’ masterclass series of the year, exploring outreach and 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 […]
Read moreFebruary 15, 2021 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2021: Apprenticeships
This workshop is an opportunity for employers to learn how apprenticeships can drive their diversity & inclusion strategy. To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2021, we held a special event on exploring how apprenticeships can drive social mobility. In this session we looked at the positive impact they can have on your workforce, but also delved […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2020 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2020: Data
Data – the foundation of any diversity & inclusion strategy, with the Bridge Group In the last of our masterclass series on 3 December, we explored Data with the Bridge Group. This session followed the launch of our new guidance, which makes measuring socio-economic diversity in the workplace easier than ever – and we also […]
Read moreDecember 10, 2020 | Alice Viner
Social Mobility Toolkit: Financial & Professional Services Sector
We’re proud to announce the launch of our very first sector-specific toolkit – financial & professional services. Following months of consultation with trade groups, academics and leading employers in law, accountancy, management consultancies and financial services – this new toolkit provides unique insights into how best to level the playing field, whilst driving competitive advantage.
Read moreNovember 23, 2020 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2020: Progression
Our fifth session in this socio-economic masterclass series, Progression, is about how you can support employees throughout their careers, by offering equal access to opportunities. There could be a range of barriers for those who want to progress up the ranks of your organisation. People from lower socio-economic backgrounds typically find it harder to access […]
Read moreOctober 19, 2020 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2020: Advocacy
Our fourth session in this masterclass series, Advocacy, with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) is about changing perceptions and striving for change beyond your organisation. Once you have pin-pointed the commercial, as well as the moral, arguments for increasing socio-economic diversity, it then becomes about using the tools, connections and opportunities at your disposal to become a force […]
Read moreOctober 1, 2020 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2020: Leadership & Culture
Inclusive teams make better business decisions 87% of the time – and twice as fast, delivering 60% better results. Our previous two sessions covered outreach and hiring. In this masterclass, which includes an in-depth case study from leading business and financial adviser firm, Grant Thornton, you will see how in order to develop and empower […]
Read moreAugust 30, 2020 | Alice Viner
Masterclass 2020: Hiring
Masterclass series for employers – Hiring – exploring how you can attract and recruit a diverse workforce. The second session in this series, Hiring, is all about reaching talent – attracting individuals from less advantaged backgrounds who may not traditionally apply for roles within your organisation, yet may be able to make a significant contribution […]
Read moreJune 26, 2020 | Alice Viner
Webinar for Employers: develop talent through apprenticeships
Be Bold: Develop talent through apprenticeships, drive social mobility In this webinar, we consider some of the key benefits for employers – 92% of companies who run an apprenticeship scheme believe it leads to a more motivated and satisfied workforce, while 80% report higher retention rates. We also take a closer look at apprentices themselves. Our […]
Read moreMay 20, 2020 | Alice Viner
Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on social mobility
The impact of COVID-19 on social mobility, what employers can do – webinar and panel discussion COVID-19 is impacting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds more than most. If organisations stop supporting them, the current gap will continue to widen. On Thursday 23 April and Thursday 7 May, we held a webinar to discuss the impact […]
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Storytelling to support social mobility
Storytelling is a powerful tool to support your organisation’s social mobility strategy. It can help colleagues to understand the challenges others have faced, helps leaders to understand how they can help and promotes an inclusive, trust-based culture. Ahead of our employers’ masterclass ‘The art of using storytelling to build inclusion’ we asked Shannon Miller, from […]
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📢 OUT NOW: The latest #SocialMobilityTalks podcast!
In episode 2, Alun Francis and 3 expert guests debate the pros and cons of contextualised recruitment and admissions.
Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, or watch the video on Youtube!
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