Social Mobility: Improving Business and Society

13^th September, 14:00 – 15:30 BST

We brought together the UK’s thought leaders on social mobility to share their insights on the urgent need for action and to provide a high-level overview of the issue. This session explored leading business practice, the social and legal context of the concept, and showcased the most effective approaches to driving social mobility within businesses.

5^th October, 14:00 – 15:30 BST

This session highlighted case studies of companies making an impact on social mobility through comprehensive policies for hiring people from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. We looked at the role of intersectionality in social mobility and explore difficult questions, like 'is progress so slow?' And, 'is it time for quotas?'

25^th October, 14:00 – 15:30 BST

Inclusive hiring practices are critical, but social mobility means progression. This session focused on how companies can create a fair and inclusive culture that enables colleagues from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to access opportunities for advancement and fulfil their potential.

22^nd November, 14:00 – 15:30 BST

The last session in the series looked at how companies can have an impact, and secure business benefits, through constructive community engagement around social mobility. We explored good practice examples like engaging with schools and local governments, but also big decisions like where to locate company operations.