The Social Mobility Business Seminar As business practices shift – becoming more globalised, flexible and, to an extent, less hierarchical – the benefits of organisations embracing social mobility become more pronounced. For example, research has shown that...
Jonathan Andrews We kick off our series of UK Social Mobility Awards 2018 winners’ interviews with ‘Rising Star of the Year’, Jonathan Andrews. Born in Bromley in the 1990’s to an IT worker and a secretary, Jonathan was diagnosed with autism at the age of nine. His...
Geoffrey Williams, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Thomson Reuters The UK Social Mobility Awards were created to recognise the organisations and individuals displaying outstanding commitment to the advancement of social mobility. These initiatives, however, do...
The Chair of the Judging Panel for the UK Social Mobility Awards 2018 on how greater diversity means better business for everyone. On 9th October 2018, The Guardian published an interview with Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE, judging panel Chair for the UK Social Mobility...
There can be little doubt that some industries, typically those with long-standing traditions and a history of attracting the elite, can find it difficult to rejuvenate their working practices and move with our rapidly changing society. However, there can also be...
Best-in-class UK businesses, institutions and individuals celebrated at the eighth annual SOMOs!…October 4, 2024
