Senior Leader Roundtable: Socio-Economic Background in the Global Workforce
Progress Together, in collaboration with Lewis Silkin, convened senior leaders from across financial services [...]
From Policy to Practice: COO Roundtable
Progress Together, in association with Grant Thornton UK, brought together Chief Operating Officers and [...]
Evidence submission: Reshaping UK Financial Inclusion Strategy and AI Strategy
Progress Together has called for a rethink of how the UK Government and the UK [...]
CEO’s Winter Message
At Progress Together, we are extremely excited going into the new year after 12 months [...]
Accelerated Progress Programme nominated at the European Diversity Awards
We are so pleased to see our Accelerated Progress Programme (APP) nominated as a finalist [...]
Performance, not Privilege: Financial services must rethink leadership to unlock growth
Senior leaders from across the UK financial services sector gathered at the Bank of England [...]
Press release: Performance, not Privilege
PRESS RELEASE Performance, not privilege Financial services employees from a lower socio-economic background face nearly [...]
Toolkit launch for recruiting senior leaders across the UK’s financial services
LONDON, UK [23/09/2025] – Today marks the launch of a new recruitment toolkit to advance [...]
Summer CEO Message
We’ve just launched our 2025 Impact Report, drawing on data from over 200,000 employees across [...]
Bridging the Gap: AI Access and Socio-Economic Inclusion Roundtable
At a virtual roundtable on Thursday 24 July, Progress Together and Accenture brought industry voices [...]
KPMG and Progress Together Roundtable: The vital role of non-executive directors (NEDs) in creating a more socio-economically diverse workforce
Boardrooms can break the class ceiling - will yours? Progress Together and KPMG [...]
Our response on Equality Law Reform
Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and Progress Together have submitted a joint response to the [...]
Driving social mobility through skills: Three CEO insights
Social mobility remains a pressing issue in the UK. Despite widespread recognition that talent is [...]
CEO’s Spring 2025 Message: Leading Through a Shifting Landscape
Regulatory Shifts: A Tale of Two Approaches This quarter has presented its fair share of [...]
RISE with AI: Get your workforce AI-ready for the future of financial services
AI is transforming the UK’s financial services sector, unlocking unparalleled opportunities for efficiency, innovation and [...]
Progress Together Chair Warns Regulators of Missed Opportunity to Maximise Growth
As Chair of Progress Together, representing a third of the UK financial services workforce, I'm [...]
Progress Together Welcomes Three New Board Members
Meet Anne, Andrew and Paul...
Why diversity in the financial sector matters by Rowan Morrison, Co-Managing Director and Co-founder, Rationale
This Supporter Recommends features Rowan Morrison, Co-Managing Director and Co-founder at Rationale. As a female [...]
New report highlights role of DEI in boosting productivity and talent
New Report Highlights Strategies for Workplace Equity and Inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are [...]
Social Mobility in the UK: A Call for Action in Financial Services
In collaboration with the Social Mobility Foundation and UpReach, we have submitted evidence to the [...]
Rt Hon John Glen MP backs Progress Together, urging action on socio-economic diversity in finance
Rt Hon John Glen MP’s explicit support of Progress Together in Parliament today highlights the importance [...]
Auditing Diversity: Progress Together and BDO LLP Explore Socio-Economic Inclusion in Financial Services
Progress Together and BDO LLP welcomed Internal Audit leaders across Progress Together’s Financial Services (FS) [...]
Celebrating Success, Embracing Change: A Year-End Message from Our CEO
By Sophie Hulm, CEO, Progress Together
Harnessing the Power of Storytelling to Bridge Workplace Divides and Drive Inclusion
The Power of Stories in the Workplace Take any workplace, anywhere in the country, and [...]
The 2024 Industrial Strategy Green Paper – Our Response
Here is our response to the Industrial Strategy Green paper which was published by the [...]
Watch The full Version of our CEO Roundtable Video
Watch Our New Video from our CEO Roundtable Event!
Empowering Diversity through Mid-Career Apprenticeships in Finance
The Growing Importance of Apprenticeships to Support Socio-Economic Diversity in Financial Services The importance [...]
VOICE: A Blueprint for Inclusion in Financial Services – PRACTICE
Read the VOICE report - a blueprint for creating inclusive workplaces for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Shaping the Sector: What People Said
Read what Mark Hoban (Chair of the Financial Services Skills Commission) and CEOs and ExCos from across financial services said about the findings of Progress Together's data report, Shaping the Sector.
Shaping the Sector Data Report
Cracks are beginning to show in financial services ‘class ceiling’ but there's still more to be done, according to Progress Together's latest data report, Shaping the Sector.
Shaping Tomorrow: Promoting Progression and Driving Diversity in the Actuarial Profession
"Being a mentor is an opportunity to help others, as well as to build confidence, leadership, communication skills. These are all crucial qualities needed to progress to senior roles."
Harnessing AI to Promote Socio-Economic Diversity in Financial Services
"AI is not just a tool; it’s a transformative force for driving socio-economic diversity in financial services."
Kwaku’s story: turning the tide on a financial services exodus
Kwaku Kyei-Manu, an award-winning tech specialist from a working-class family, shares why he left financial services for the technology sector.
My Story: David Druley, CEO, Cambridge Associates
"Closing the opportunity divide is a necessity for both a healthy industry and society where all can thrive."
Progress Pioneers Summit
Join us at the inauguaral Progress Pioneers Summit at The London Stock Exchange on 14th May 2024.
Creating an Impact: The first Progress Together Workshop
Individuals from Progress Together member organisations joined the session to share ideas and challenges, learn from industry and subject matter experts, and plan the next steps in their company's socio-economic diversity journey.
The end of an era, but the start of something great…
As the work of the Taskforce comes to an end, we look towards the future
Podcast: Retaining Talent in Financial Services
This week our CEO Sophie Hulm was a guest on Toby Mildon's podcast, the Inclusive Growth Show.
Introducing the Progress Together Board
Our board will lead the direction of Progress Together as we level the playing field and create a fair financial services sector for all.
The time is now. Level-up or get left behind
The message to financial services as Progress Together hosts reception at Mansion House
UCL Launches New Research Collaboration
UCL is launching a new data-led research collaboration with large UK employers to create more socially diverse and inclusive workplaces. Participation is completely free of charge to employers and anonymous.
Sophie Hulm Joins Progress Together as Interim CEO
Sophie initially created and led the Government commissioned taskforce to boost socio-economic diversity at senior levels in UK financial and professional services, securing senior level industry participation from over 100 employers. From this Progress Together was born.
Building the Baseline: Breaking the Class Barrier
Measuring socio-economic diversity at senior levels in UK financial and professional services
Progress Together Launch Event- 20th May 2022
Take a look at a short film detailing our launch event at Mansion House.
Digital Workshop: the 3 Under-Utilised Tools for Progressing and Retaining Diverse Talent
Connectr as proud Delivery Partner for Progress Together is hosting an exclusive digital workshop for industry organisations.
Paragon Bank is founding partner of new membership body
BestAdvice.co.uk has published an article about Progress Together - 22/05/22
Twelve organisations launch Progress Together
The Mortgage Introducer has published an article about Progress Together - 23/05/22
City of London Firms Back New Body to Close Finance Class Divide
Bloomberg.com have published an article on Progress Together - 20/05/22
City scheme aims to close financial sector’s class pay gap
The Guardian has published an article about Progress Together - 20/05/22
New membership body launches to drive socio-economic diversity at senior level across UK financial services
Launched today (20 May) at the Mansion House and hosted by Lord Mayor of London Vincent Keaveny with the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Minister John Glen, Progress Together aims to fill a specific gap around progression and senior level representation for socio-economic diversity.
