This study from the Sutton Trust explores the social background of those at the top of some of Britain’s biggest industries. Findings reveal the extent to which an employee’s social background effects their likelihood of progressing to the top, and what employers can do to tackle this.

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Jon Boys, former Labour Market Economist, CIPD

Jon s an experienced labour market analyst with expertise in pay and conditions, education and skills, and productivity.

Jon used quantitative techniques to uncover insights in labour market data, both publicly available and generated through CIPD surveys.

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