The business case for social mobility

Rather than trying to "fix" people or show them rungs on a ladder, social mobility comes from recognising individuals, giving them psychological safety, and allowing them to fulfil their own potential.Diverse workplaces thrive not because of tokenistic inclusion efforts, but because different voices at the table lead to better outcomes and more successful organisations.Dan and Pia are joined by Arad Reisberg, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor at Brunel University of London, campaigner for social justice and social mobility, and co-founder of the Social Mobility Leaders Forum.Three reasons to listenReframe your understanding of social mobility as social justice, focusing on creating opportunities for people to fulfil their potential rather than just climbing career laddersCreate an environment where people feel comfortable being their authentic selves by asking powerful questions and actively listeningBuild more diverse, successful teams by recognising that different voices at the table lead to better outcomes, challenging conventional thinking about "hiring for fit"Episode highlights[00:09:32] What is social mobility?[00:15:24] How social mobility helps business[00:18:59] How to implement social mobility in your organisation[00:26:31] Arad's media recommendation[00:29:43] Takeaways from Dan and PiaLinksConnect with Arad via LinkedInArad’s media recommendations: the Inward trilogy by Yung Pueblo:InwardClarity & ConnectionThe Way ForwardTrack and improve your team performance with SquadifyLeave us a voice note