Social Mobility in Workplace DEI
A recent survey by The Co-operative found that 52% of UK adults believe businesses should include social mobility in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments.
Key findings from the survey include:
- 68% of respondents agree that a person's background affects their career opportunities.
- 32% of respondents feel confident that employers genuinely care about social mobility.
- Main barriers to progress for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds include:
- Cost of higher education (31%)
- Bias in recruitment (28%)
- Lack of confidence or professional networks (25%)
More than half of people in the UK believe that businesses should treat social mobility as part of their wider DEI commitments.
Author's summary: UK adults prioritize social mobility in workplace DEI.