Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how Steve Foster, People Director at Southeastern, does so.

Despite peaking in late 2023, waiting lists in England remain at a record level – sitting at 7.54m. Today’s announcement follows the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ £22bn increase to health and social care spending in her first budget, with the government aiming to ensure 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks for elective treatment.

The UK faces a chronic shortage of affordable and suitable housing. According to government estimates, the country needs to build at least 300,000 homes annually to meet demand, a target that has repeatedly been missed.

The Purpose Lab, an initiative by The Purpose Coalition, is not just a concept, it’s a transformative space where ideas meet impact.

Park Hill Hospital is one of South Yorkshire’s leading independent healthcare providers, with an excellent reputation for high quality healthcare.

The Purpose Coalition partners gathered together at a reception in Parliament today to celebrate the end of the first session of the new Parliament.

Last week, Carolyn Harris MP, Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East, hosted a parliamentary reception organised together with Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Purpose Coalition, the event highlighted the transformative potential of hiring ex-offenders.

Prime Ministers love nothing more than a target – focusing the minds of Ministers, in addition to – and particularly – the civil service.

The recent announcement that the government could restrict the use of levy funding for Level 7 apprenticeships is a real potential setback for employers and the UK economy.

Higher education is a key driver for social mobility. Income gaps in later life are lower between graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers, compared to non graduates. And while it’s not the only route to social mobility, it’s clear that a university education is key.

As a major employer in the UK, and in the hospitality industry, Travelodge takes its responsibility towards social mobility seriously, and believes it can really help people to fulfil their potential.

A rewarding career in a STEM field, such as Energy and Utilities, feels out of reach for many disadvantaged young people in the UK, especially those unable to take advantage of higher education opportunities.

Serco, the international partner of services to governments, has joined forces with the Purpose Coalition to drive social impact solutions that help break down barriers to opportunity. 

The net zero challenge presents a significant opportunity to create new possibilities for communities, particularly in areas of social deprivation.

In an era where technological advancements and innovation are driving societal transformation, it is vital for leading companies to assume roles that go beyond economic contributions. Leonardo, one of the UK’s leading companies in the defence and aerospace sectors, exemplifies this broader responsibility.

The Labour government should start a different kind of conversation with construction and build a new relationship with our industry to drive economic growth and increase social mobility across the UK.

Zöe was elected on a pledge to improve local healthcare services, and the visit provided an opportunity to tour the clinic and meet patients, colleagues, and even to observe a cataract surgery procedure.

Hands up if you have a university degree. Now ask yourself the following question: if you were standing at an educational crossroads today, knowing what it took to get where you are in your career, would you still choose to sign up for the student debt that comes with a university education nowadays?

If you think it should have a focus on rehabilitating prisoners and giving people with criminal records a chance to reintegrate into society, then Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme offers a pragmatic way of doing so.

We all know that we are ageing as a nation. In the last 40 years, the number of people aged sixty-five and over has increased by over 3.5 million, an increase of 52%. Today, those aged sixty-five and over make up 18% of the population, and this has huge implications for us all.