Building societies – learning for the future
"It is about offering real employment and career opportunities to those of all ages and backgrounds, who might otherwise risk being left behind."
Progress Together workshop: ‘What does change look like?’
Representatives from more than 20 UK financial services firms joined together for the latest Progress Together workshop, 'What does change look like?' on 28th February. Here's our gallery of photos.
Progress Pioneers Summit
Join us at the inauguaral Progress Pioneers Summit at The London Stock Exchange on 14th May 2024.
Unlocking business potential through socio-economic diversity
"The demand for socio-economically diverse candidates in executive roles is not just a matter of ticking a box in diversity quotas."
Why diversity must not end at recruitment
"The key hallmark of an inclusive culture is balanced socio-economic representation at all leadership levels."
What’s in store for 2024? Meet Bella, our new Programme Manager
My name is Bella and I am the newest addition to the Progress Together team, taking on the role of Programme Manager.
Member profile: Fintel
"Progress Together has been an invaluable partner on our journey, providing evidence based tools and best practice to help the sector achieve greater socio-economic diversity at senior levels."
FCA and PRA diversity and inclusion consultation: read our response
Progress Together is calling for regulators to compel employers to collect data on the socio-economic backgrounds of their employees.
An exec search perspective on socio-economic diversity
"The mixed emotions around coming from a lower socio-economic background can make it challenging to find leaders who are happy to share their own journey and role model for future generations."
My story: Tracy Garrad, Aviva
“I left school at 17 to look after my younger siblings. That’s why my passion for social mobility is so strong.”
