Social Mobility
Social mobility in the UK is often limited by a person’s background and further compounded by factors such as race, gender, age, and location. At Employment 4 All, we aim to address this issue and create transformative change. Our expertise allows us to support businesses in tackling social mobility from various angles – including education, community engagement, workplace inclusion, and career progression – with the goal of creating systemic change.
What are the public views on social mobility?
Key facts
Why is social mobility important for businesses?
The data paints a concerning picture of persistent inequality in the UK.
While it’s disheartening to see that occupational mobility has remained stagnant, the decline in income mobility for those born in the late 1970s is particularly troubling. This, coupled with the stark disparities in perception of fairness between ethnic groups, underscores the urgent need for action.
The fact that an increasing number of people, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds, believe employers have a role to play in improving social mobility is a positive sign. However, the widening disadvantage gap in education and the persistent ethnic and gender disparities in workplace participation and progression highlight the depth of the challenge.
The statistic about wealth disparity between Black African and White British people is a stark reminder of the long-lasting effects of historical and systemic injustices. It’s clear that we need to address these issues at their roots to create a truly equitable society.
Reducing Intersectional Bias in Recruitment Toolkit
Jobseekers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds often face disadvantages due to intersectional factors such as gender and race. While some businesses are making progress in addressing social mobility, many have not yet considered how these intersecting factors can create additional barriers for individuals.
A Business In the Community toolkit utilizes YouGov survey insights from jobseekers to identify employer actions that can effectively support people from low socioeconomic backgrounds who face intersectional barriers.
Download the ToolkitDownload this toolkit to:
- Understand how intersectionality across ethnicity, age, gender and disability affects jobseekers.
- Hear directly from focus group participants about the barriers they face.
- Receive recommendations on how to make the recruitment process more inclusive and accessible.
E4A Jobsite
This site is open to all employers, to join our Hiring Manager Portal, who share our ambition to make jobs more accessible to diverse talent by supporting employers to make changes to the way that they recruit.
Hiring Manager Registration