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Winners Announced – UK Social Mobility Awards 2019
Organisations from across the UK gathered to celebrate the growing social mobility movement at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square. We celebrated the initiatives that have been most successful in advancing the cause and issued a call to action for greater commitment and collaboration.
A Conversation with Wendy Lyons, Judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards
An interview with Wendy Lyons, Chartered Business Psychologist and Director at Human Assets Ltd. Wendy has been on the judging panel for the UK Social Mobility Awards for the last two years and offers a unique perspective on what organisations can do differently to advance the social mobility agenda.
If nobody knows about your social mobility initiative, did it really happen?
A discussion of social mobility and responsible business practices, including quotes from UK Social Mobility Awards 2018 winners. The article looks at why it is imperative not only to have a social mobility initiative, but to promote that initiative at every opportunity.
Key takeaways from the Social Mobility Business Seminar
A look back at the Social Mobility Business Seminar, at which executives from across business and government to discuss social mobility best practice and share thought leadership. There was a keynote speech by Nadhim Zahawi MP, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.
What to look forward to at the Social Mobility Business Seminar
The UK Social Mobility Awards, in association with Capita, are launching for the third year with a Social Mobility Business Seminar, sponsored by Milkround. Georgie Brazier, Marketing Manager at Milkround, discussed some of the key reasons why this event is so important.
Social Mobility Business Seminar
The UK Social Mobility Awards, in association with Capita, are launching for the third year with a Social Mobility Business Seminar, sponsored by Milkround. The seminar will bring previous winners and sponsors together with organisations interested in entering the 2019 awards or developing social mobility initiatives and seeking best practice guidance.
My Social Mobility Story: ‘Rising Star of the Year’, Jonathan Andrews
Jonathan Andrews, Trainee Solicitor at Reed Smith and winner of the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2018 talks about his journey from a comprehensive school to one of the biggest law firms in the world and a wealth of recognition for his work to promote social mobility, diversity and inclusion.
A Conversation With Geoffrey Williams, Judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards
Geoffrey Williams, UK Social Mobility Awards Judge and Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Thompson Reuters, talks about his social mobility story and why the awards are so important to encourage best practice amongst organisations across the UK.
The UK Social Mobility Awards 2018 – Winners Announced
A review of the UK Social Mobility Awards 2018, including photos from the night, details of the speeches and thoughts from the Founder of the UK Social Mobility Awards and Making The Leap, Tunde Banjoko OBE; Chair of the Judging Panel for the Awards, Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE; and CEO of the Headline Sponsor, Capita, Jon Lewis.