Overview

As conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion evolve and become more sophisticated in Asia and we start to dig into the importance of an intersectional lens when promoting equality, the need for a deeper understanding of social mobility and particularly its role in driving progress in organisations has become more poignant. Social mobility is a necessary and timely theme to investigate as global and regional conversations have increasingly picked up on the topic, with power, privilege and access to opportunity being explored and crucially, given due recognition for their role in one’s advancement both in the workplace and in wider society. 

The investigation of social mobility provides an important springboard to progress work in many facets of DE&I and wellbeing. In fact, it could be argued that social mobility and access to opportunities underpin all the work that we do, given the personal and intrinsic nature of the topic. Social mobility affects everyone to a certain degree and often the impacts can go unacknowledged, meaning that it is vital to shine a light on the central nature of its theme and its implications for driving progress in Asia and beyond.

The publication covers: 

• Educational and Social Capital Barriers: The report explores how elite university recruitment and limited access to mentorship or professional networks disadvantage individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds, perpetuating inequality in career opportunities.
• Financial and Linguistic Inequities: It examines how financial background affects access to opportunity and confidence in earning potential, and how language proficiency can influence advancement in Hong Kong’s competitive job market.
• Actionable Recommendations for Equity: The report provides targeted strategies for governments, NGOs and businesses to address inequities—ranging from inclusive hiring and mentorship expansion to AI audits and career readiness programmes.

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