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A Conversation with Wendy Lyons, Judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards

A Conversation with Wendy Lyons, Judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards

by Saida Mahamed | Oct 8, 2019 | News

Wendy Lyons, Director, Human Assets Ltd 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 not exist in a vacuum. Over the...
If nobody knows about your social mobility initiative, did it really happen?

If nobody knows about your social mobility initiative, did it really happen?

by Saida Mahamed | Jun 14, 2019 | News

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...
Key takeaways from the Social Mobility Business Seminar

Key takeaways from the Social Mobility Business Seminar

by Saida Mahamed | Mar 28, 2019 | News

Social Mobility Business Seminar   On Tuesday, 19th March at the Law Society in Central London, executives from across business and government gathered together for the Social Mobility Business Seminar, sponsored by Milkround. The seminar presented a crucial...
My Social Mobility Story: ‘Rising Star of the Year’, Jonathan Andrews

My Social Mobility Story: ‘Rising Star of the Year’, Jonathan Andrews

by Saida Mahamed | Dec 17, 2018 | News

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...
A Conversation With Geoffrey Williams, Judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards

A Conversation With Geoffrey Williams, Judge for the UK Social Mobility Awards

by Saida Mahamed | Nov 26, 2018 | News

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...
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