We’re delighted to share that Shannon Moore Senior Associate and Sally Hall Senior Consultant at Bellevue Law, have been featured in a recent article published by Diversity & Inclusion Leaders, exploring the complexities of measuring social mobility on a global scale.
The article, “Social mobility measurement: Why is it so hard on a global scale?”, examines the challenges organisations face when attempting to assess socio-economic diversity and social mobility across different countries, cultures and legal frameworks.
👉 Read the full article here: https://dileaders.com/blog/social-mobility-measurement-why-is-it-so-hard-on-a-global-scale/
As businesses place increasing emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion, social mobility has become an important part of the conversation. However, unlike other diversity characteristics, socio-economic background can be difficult to define and measure consistently, particularly within global organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
In the article, Shannon and Sally contribute to the discussion around the practical considerations employers should take into account when seeking to understand and improve social mobility within their workforce.
Why Social Mobility Matters
Creating opportunities for people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds can help organisations attract diverse talent, strengthen inclusion and support long-term business success.
However, meaningful progress requires organisations to understand who they employ, identify barriers to progression and establish data collection approaches that are both effective and appropriate.
For international businesses, this can be particularly challenging where cultural expectations, employment practices and legal frameworks differ significantly between countries.
Turning Data Into Action
While measurement is an important first step, organisations should also consider how the insights they gather can be translated into meaningful action.
This may include reviewing recruitment processes, progression pathways, apprenticeship opportunities, mentoring programmes and broader inclusion strategies to help ensure talent can thrive regardless of background.
Bellevue Law’s Expertise
At Bellevue Law, we regularly advise employers on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, workplace culture, recruitment practices and people strategies.
We are proud to see Shannon and Sally’s expertise recognised within this important discussion and congratulate her on contributing to a thoughtful conversation about one of the key challenges facing organisations seeking to build more inclusive workplaces.
If you would like advice on workplace inclusion, social mobility initiatives or wider employment law matters, please get in touch with our team.
