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CLASSISM EXPERIENCED BY A THIRD OF UK EMPLOYEES

ArticleClass, Discrimination, Socio-economic

CLASSISM EXPERIENCED BY A THIRD OF UK EMPLOYEES A third of UK employees say classism is active in their workplace, according to the 2022 Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace Report. Over the last year, 57 percent of employees had witnessed discrimination or a lack of inclusivity whilst at work. The report was conducted by team building experts...

Oxfam discrimination report: Why women and Muslims earn less in India

ArticleDiscrimination, Gender, Socio-economic, Women

Oxfam discrimination report: Why women and Muslims earn less in India Indian women face discrimination in the job market and earn less than men even when they have the same qualifications and experience, a new report says. Oxfam India's Discrimination Report 2022 blames "societal and employers' prejudices" for women's lower wages. Other marginalised communities also...

Accentism: is it time for protected status?

ArticleClass, Regionality, Social mobility, Socio-economic

Accentism: is it time for protected status? A recent study from Northumbria University has suggested that people with strong northern English accents are viewed as ‘less intelligent’ and ‘less educated’ than their southern counterparts. The study, titled Speaking of Prejudice, which was reported in The Times, concluded that accentism causes “profound” social, economic and educational harm for those with...

More than half of employers still use degrees to screen job applicants, research finds

ArticleGraduates, Inclusive Recruitment, Socio-economic

More than half of employers still use degrees to screen job applicants, research finds Experts warn emphasis on university and postgraduate qualifications could mean recruiters are overlooking candidates with relevant skills and experience Almost three in five (57 per cent) employers still mainly look for degrees or postgraduate qualifications when recruiting staff, new data from...

The regional accentism that secretly affects job prospects

ArticleClass, Discrimination, Employment, Socio-economic, Unconscious Bias

The regional accentism that secretly affects job prospects Judgements around regional accents can impact candidates’ hireability and pay. Is there a way to end this discrimination? At age 22, Gav Murphy was fairly green. He was living outside Wales for the first time, working in his first job in media production in London. His South...

Should socio-economic background be a protected characteristic?

ArticleDiscrimination, Equality, Protected characteristics, Socio-economic

Should socio-economic background be a protected characteristic? Socio-economic background is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. This means if people face discrimination because of their class, or assumptions made about it, they do not have the same legal protections as they would on the grounds of racial or gender discrimination. "If somebody has...

Meet the women entrepreneurs who are breaking down ‘glass walls’

ArticleSocio-economic, Women

Meet the women entrepreneurs who are breaking down ‘glass walls’ The unequal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is undeniable: Women have been affected disproportionately, as they dropped out of paid employment at higher rates than men, taking on responsibilities for the care of children and the ill. Multiple crises from conflict to climate change are...

Job Seekers From Poorer Backgrounds Miss Opportunities

ArticleEmployment, Inclusive Recruitment, Social mobility, Socio-economic

Job Seekers From Poorer Backgrounds Miss Opportunities A study into more than 2,000 UK job seekers has showed that employers must refine their social mobility initiatives to achieve a fair recruitment process for all An edtech startup called Forage, which provides free virtual job simulations, has looked into the social mobility challenges that the current...

Apprenticeships need to be more accessible to disadvantaged groups, says skills minister

ArticleApprentices, Socio-economic

Apprenticeships need to be more accessible to disadvantaged groups, says skills minister The Minister of Apprenticeships and Skills has expressed the need to make apprenticeships more accessible to disadvantaged groups who otherwise may miss out on key opportunities for progression. Gillian Keegan, Minister of Apprenticeships and Skills, has warned that people from disadvantaged backgrounds could...

‘Disappointing’ progress on social mobility in England

ArticleClass, Socio-economic

'Disappointing' progress on social mobility in England Government progress on improving the life chances of disadvantaged people in England has been "disappointing," according to its own watchdog. The Social Mobility Commission says ministers have only delivered on 23% of its proposals since 2013. And it warns in a report that the coronavirus crisis could destroy any gains...

FEATURED-Why middle class kids get the best jobs – BBC Stories

VideoClass, Discrimination, Graduates, Socio-economic

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