Breaking the class ceiling: advancing social mobility with Hashi Mohamed

A fireside chat with broadcaster and social mobility expert Hashi Mohamed on his journey and its importance to employers in the war for talent.

Shortly before the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the UK in January 2020, the World Economic Forum ranked the UK 21st in the Global Social Mobility Index. Since then, it has been widely reported that the pandemic has made social mobility more difficult which means that people born into low-income families, regardless of their talent, or their hard work, do not have the same access to opportunities as those born into more privileged circumstances. 

Given the ongoing challenges around recruiting and retaining diverse talent, employers have the power to play a key role in preventing the inequality gap widening further and ensuring they remain competitive in the war for talent. This starts with understanding the wide range of personal challenges for those from a lower socio-economic background. With that in mind, we are thrilled to welcome barrister, broadcaster and author, Hashi Mohamed, for an in-depth discussion on social mobility and how it has impacted his journey in life. For those unfamiliar with Hashi’s debut book People Like Us, it details his powerful story of arriving in the UK, aged nine, as an unaccompanied child refugee and his journey to successful barrister, with an Oxford degree and numerous media appearances. 

Hashi will be joined by employment team members Claire Scott and Laura Starrett for this candid sit-down to explore his own journey and the social mobility challenge faced by many employers.

Virtual format hosted via Webex.