19 Upward Mobility: Building Fair Access to Opportunity in Early Careers Part 1 of 2

Who gets access to opportunity at work—and what shapes that path? In this first episode of our three-part series on upward mobility, we explore how workplace cultures influence who is heard, who is developed, and who advances. Because upward mobility doesn’t happen by accident—it’s shaped by everyday interactions, systems, and decisions that determine how talent is recognized and rewarded. Grounded in the idea that everyone deserves a fair shot at economic success, autonomy, and a sense of dignity and belonging, this conversation unpacks what “fair access to opportunity” really looks like in early careers—and why it matters.