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Innovation Generation: next steps for social mobility
The Social Mobility Commission’s new strategy document sets out a new approach to social mobility.
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Traditional social mobility approaches are failing to give enough opportunities to all
Social mobility progress in the UK could go further and faster but is being held back by a lack of economic growth and innovation.
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Innovation Generation: next steps for social mobility
In September 2024 we published our annual State of the Nation report. In addition we have published numerous reports, papers and think pieces on subjects ranging from the value of… read more
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Social Mobility Talks: How can employers support social mobility
The latest episode of ‘Social Mobility Talks’ looks at the competitive advantage to businesses from building socio-economic background into their inclusion strategies.
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Social Mobility – why impact matters
Carol Sommerville is Chief People Officer at Compass Group UK & Ireland and is a member of the Social Mobility Commission’s Employer Advisory Group.
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Social Mobility Talks: The Value of Qualifications
In this latest episode of the “Social Mobility Talks” podcast, Rob Wilson, Deputy Chair of the Social Mobility Commission, discusses the value of qualifications with former Minister for Universities and Science, The Rt Hon. Lord Willetts FRS.
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Innovation and Social Mobility: Two sides of the same coin
This think piece sets out a direct relationship between social mobility and innovation, as innovative economies inherently depend on opportunities for upward mobility, where incumbent firms are challenged and new market leaders emerge.
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Occupational regulation and social mobility in the UK
This think piece is designed as an introduction to the topic, drawing out some of the social mobility implications of current practices and how these might be changed.
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Spatial agglomeration, productivity and inequality
This think piece helps us to provide a context within which to consider regional disparities, but does not offer easy solutions in terms of changing the situation. It does indicate the wide range of policy levers – including tax, transport, business incentives, housing, education and employment policy – which have a role to play in addressing regional inequalities.
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Business in the Community – Opening Doors
Our Commissioner, Parminder Kohli, speaks at an event highlighting findings from a groundbreaking research project to identify how employers can best support jobseekers from low socio-economic backgrounds.
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Employers welcome new guidance to help retail sector focus on social mobility
Social Mobility Commission launches new sector-specific toolkit to promote socio-economic diversity and inclusion in the retail sector A new toolkit providing retailers with resources and guidance on how to recruit,… read more
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Labour market value of higher and further education qualifications: a summary report
Key findings On average, those who study qualifications in higher education (HE) or further education (FE) earn more compared to those who do not. This persists even when accounting for… read more