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The Wise Group and The Purpose Coalition has held a skills roundtable in Westminster, co-chaired by Wise Group CEO Sean Duffy and Crossbench Peer Lord Walney on the future of skills, as part of the Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Opportunity Commission.
Pertemps is the UK’s largest recruitment agency, with over 200 offices across the UK. It directly employs 1,550 members of staff, manages up to 40,000 temporary workers for clients at any one time and places around 12,000 candidates in permanent roles each year.
As Transport Secretaries from 2011 to 2016 we had a vision that rail manufacturing could do for the North East what Nissan’s commitment to car manufacturing had done. It was a vision that Hitachi Rail shared when they chose Newton Aycliffe for their European rail manufacturing headquarters.
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the challenge of filling over a million vacancies across the UK requires innovative and inclusive strategies. It's time we broaden our horizons and tap into a pool of talent that is often overlooked due to historical stigmas - individuals with criminal convictions.
The Breaking Down Barriers Commission, a new initiative by the Purpose Coalition, has announced a new partnership with Curtins, a leading engineering consultancy, renowned for innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability.
Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Energy Security has joined Purpose Coalition leaders Centrica, Leonardo and the University of Salford for a Westminster roundtable to explore the future of net-zero, skills and the just transition.
As we come to the end of the annual LGBT History Month, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the significance of LGBT representation in the workplace
A strategic, countrywide approach to embedding social mobility in the legal sector is the focus of a new report whose first phase launched in Parliament today.
As a former Secretary of State for Transport, I've always championed infrastructure projects that do more than connect A to B; they need to connect communities to opportunities, fostering economic growth and enhancing social mobility.
Businesses can use their own experiences to drive positive change. That’s the message from a new report published today by the Purpose Coalition and leading recruitment company, Pertemps Network Group.
Podcasts
Judy Keir has been a driving force behind the cultural and ethical backbone of SMS for over four years. Her career with the company began with the significant responsibility of directing human resources, but within two years, Judy's got the role of Chief People Officer, an expansive position that sees her overseeing not just HR but also the company's ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, as well as marketing and communications.
In this episode, we will explore Aldermore's groundbreaking approach to financing. which offers a lifeline to individuals and businesses typically ignored by mainstream lenders.
Justine sits down with Lisa Dolan, the vice president of people operations and employee experience for the UK Group of Teleperformance, a global digital business services company. In this insightful conversation, Lisa shares her journey from struggling in school to finding her passion in employee engagement at Teleperformance. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment within the company, touching on initiatives for social mobility, employee recognition, and mental and physical well-being. Lisa's enthusiasm and dedication to making a difference in people's lives at Teleperformance make for a compelling and motivational discussion. So tune in to hear about the impactful work being done at Teleperformance and the inspiring career insights from Lisa Dolan.
In this episode of Fit For Purpose, our host Anne Milton sits down with Sarah Jones, representing Anchor, the largest provider of social housing for older people in England. Sarah highlights how Anchor goes beyond traditional care services, focusing on independent living, housing support, and community well-being.
Justine Greening interviews Lynne Hookway, Head of People services at Travelodge. They discuss Travelodge's initiatives for employee well-being, career progression, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and their focus on social mobility as part of the Purpose Coalition.
Justine Greening discusses the importance of thinking ahead and investing in young talent with guest Angela Halliday. They delve into Sodexo's commitment to social impact, sustainability, diversity, and creating a positive difference in communities.
This week on the Fit for Purpose podcast, Justine is joined by James Peirson - General Counsel & Chief Purpose Officer at Virgin Money.
On this week's podcast Justine is joined by Professor Graeme Atherton
Videos
The Breaking Down Barriers Commission, a new initiative from the Purpose Coalition, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Curtins, a leading engineering consultancy renowned for their innovative solutions and their commitment to sustainability.
Watch as Southeastern Railway becomes the first railway operator to launch a social mobility action plan in Parliament.
Watch Justine Greening review our work in 2023 and explain what there is to look forward to in 2024.
Justine explains why diversity of thought is so important, reflecting on Helen MacNamara’s testimony at the covid inquiry.
A new report launched by Hitachi Rail and the Purpose Coalition assesses the importance of investment in the rail industry in Britain, particularly looking at its socio-economic impact.
Former Education Secretary Justine Greening explains why she is so enthusiastic about Leonardo UK’s new Newcastle location.
The Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression at the Department for Work and Pensions, Mims Davies MP has joined pro-social mobility Purpose Coalition employers for a Westminster roundtable on the menopause and women’s health in the workplace - to break down barriers to opportunity.
“I’m pleased to work with you, and with the Purpose Coalition, to try and think new about social mobility, and that’s what I want to set out today. Because, all of the businesses that are part of this Coalition are included in a movement that I have noticed more and more as Shadow Employment Minister”
Law is about equality and fairness. It’s at the core of what the legal profession stands for. Yet for too many people, pursuing a career in law feels out of reach.
Events
with Labour MP, Andrew Western
Westminster, London
Getting Britain building again is one of Labour’s key missions, from more homes, to investment in key infrastructure such as roads and railways. This roundtable with Andrew Western MP - described as Parliament’s ‘biggest YIMBY’ will explore what that could mean, and the role organisations have to play - from fast- track planning to supporting communities with new development.
with Shadow Minister for Legal Services, Alex Cunningham MP
Virtual
This roundtable will explore how law firms and Ministers in the next Labour government can work with the profession to get more people into law from a diverse range of backgrounds.