Is business failing the next generation? Are we doing enough to provide the right opportunities for people to succeed, regardless of background or circumstance?
We will be exploring these social mobility issues in our new #bizdebate spotlight. Look out for contributions from many exciting and challenging authors.
Be sure to follow the discussion throughout the week and keep up-to-date with the hashtag #bizdebate. And check in each morning for new articles and case studies (below) from businesses across the country.
Week 3
Monday
Week 2
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Progression — what’s the employee side of the story? Mark Beatson, Chief Economist, CIPD
Friday
Social mobility: Good for society, good for the economy? Roy O’Shaughnessy, CEO, Shaw Trust
Week 1
Monday
Podcast: Paul Drechsler speaks on social mobility in pre-Teach First event
Lena Levy, CBI explains why boosting social mobility is good for individuals and good for business
Tuesday
Vanessa Sanyauke speaks frankly about what it is like for a young woman in business
Wednesday
Five minute interview: Mandy Major, United Biscuits
Thursday
Live updates from our event with Teach First — ‘Is business failing the next generation?’
Friday
Roundup: What happened at our biggest ever live debate with Teach First?
Podcast: Is business failing the next generation? We speak to three young teachers
Podcast: Is business failing the next generation? We speak to three senior business people
Have your say @bizdebate or let us know what you think in the comments below
