Examines the family and educational background of people in the HR profession and the impact these have on their career progression. It explores the influences on their choice of career, views on factors that help or hinder progress within HR and career expectations and ambitions.

Our report, Improving social mobility; inside the HR profession and beyond, includes advice on practical ways of improving social mobility through work and HR's role in this process. 

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