Embracing Starting Fresh
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.
Breaking Down Barriers Commission and Curtins Announce Strategic Partnership
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.
Shadow Energy Security Minister, Dr Alan Whitehead joins business and university leaders for Westminster Roundtable
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.
Leading with Pride: The Transformative Power of LGBT Inclusion in Business
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
Breaking down the barriers to law – a blueprint for collaborative action
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.
A Gateway to Opportunities: The Lower Thames Crossing Vision
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.
Harnessing the power of business for positive change – a new report explores solutions to meet the challenges of a future workforce
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.
Social mobility agenda to be championed by new business advisory group
Setting priorities for Britain’s crucial social mobility agenda will be the focus of a new business-led group established by Chair of the Purpose Coalition and former Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening.
Mitigating cost-of-living pressures in the workplace
New research has found that three quarters of HR leaders believe that cost-of-living pressures are affecting employee performance.
Any future government will need to listen to what businesses want from the apprenticeship system to plug the skills gap effectively
National Apprenticeship Week is a great time to celebrate apprenticeships and the huge benefits they bring for both employee and employer, not least because they are also a key driver of social mobility - crucial for delivering opportunity and boosting productivity and growth.
Lumo and Hull Trains sign up to new Purpose Coalition partnership to boost social impact
A new partnership was announced today as Open Access train companies Lumo and Hull Trains joined forces with the Purpose Coalition to focus on their social impact.
Beyond the January Blues: Good health and wellbeing the Workplace
As we reach the end of January with its short days and grey skies it's time for a bit of cheer in the air. I have been really impressed this month how many employers are prioritising their employee's mental health and wellbeing.
A blueprint for progress on social mobility – law firm Shoosmiths blazes a trail
Shoosmiths has today published a report in partnership with the Purpose Coalition, which highlights the extensive progress the law firm has made in the area of social mobility.
Read: Shortlist announced for The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023 Breaking Down Barriers
The Purpose Coalition is proud to announce the shortlist of winners for the Purpose Coalition Awards 2023, Breaking Down Barriers, partnered with Sodexo.
Read: Purpose Coalition member Shoosmiths crowned ‘UK Law Firm of the Year – Large sized firm’ at the British Legal Awards
Purpose Coalition member Shoosmiths crowned ‘UK Law Firm of the Year – Large sized firm’ at the British Legal Awards
Read: A report on social impact – how Aldermore Group charts its progress
An insight into how organisations can track their progress on social impact was published yesterday with the launch of Aldermore Group’s second Report to Society at a roundtable in the House of Commons.
Read: Let’s fix our ESG transparency problem by keeping things simple
Recent months have seen increasing scepticism about the validity and transparency of ESG ratings and how genuinely they represent an organisation’s environmental, social and governance credentials.
Read: UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont MP visits SMS plc HQ
UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont visited the headquarters of SMS plc in Glasgow to meet employees and apprentices and hear more about the company’s work to drive forward the UK’s Net-Zero agenda.
Read: The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023 “Breaking Down Barriers" - Nominations live now!
The Purpose Coalition is proud to announce the launch of The Purpose Coalition Awards 2023 - Breaking Down Barriers, partnered with Sodexo.
Read: Millions miss out on opportunity as destitution in the UK rises
As winter approaches and people are thinking about turning on their heating and eating more warming food, a stark reminder has been delivered that for millions of people in the UK, these things will simply not be an option.