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Black Careers Matter Members Only

This report explores the issues that people from Black heritage backgrounds face during their early careers and makes recommendations on what employers can do to ensure that they are more inclusive and diverse. Non-members can request the executive summary by emailing

How to best attract diverse apprentices in 2025

A recent report demonstrates a rising demand for apprenticeships. Scott Killen at Edinburgh Napier University shares insight to help shape attraction strategies in 2025.

Social Mobility Toolkit: Employers Quick Reference Guide Members Only

Tackling social mobility in your organisation will probably not be easy, daunting even. But you may already have some practices in place that are helping to address the issue. Here is checklist to help you understand where you are at now and what you need to work on next. Some steps require changes to processes and policies, others need cultural change led by senior stakeholders.

What support do commuter students need to transition to work

Research by career consultants at the University of Bradford explores how costs and location are inhibiting commuter students’ transition to professional work after leaving university.

How to stop AI destroying your EDI goals

AI has as much potential to destroy as it does enhance EDI goals. Eli Onboarding, Arctic Shores and HR Biscuit offer advice.

Social Mobility Toolkit: Strategy Members Only

How to build the business case, engage with stakeholders, source and analyse data and manage intersectionality.

6 takeaways from ISE’s EDI Conference 2024

ISE’s EDI Conference explored how employers can change cultures and practices to improve outcomes for diverse students and employees. Jayne Cullen, freelance consultant and co-chair of ISE’s social mobility sub-committee, shares her top takeaways.

How are employers meeting EDI targets in 2024?

ISE’s Student Recruitment Survey explores employer diversity targets, the focus of activities and challenges faced.

5 trends you need to know from ISE’s Recruitment Survey 2024

Our Student Recruitment Survey 2024 is full of interesting trends and data on the evolving landscape of early careers in the UK. ISE’s Georgia Greer unpacks five top trends everyone should know.

How to foster equity and inclusion in early careers recruitment

Aranee Manoharan, on behalf of ISE’s EDI working group, explores why inclusion matters, the business advantages of equitable practices and the steps organisations can take to foster a more inclusive environment.

How Teach First is achieving a more equitable selection model

ISE Award winner Teach First explain how they transformed their selection process to improve the diversity of hires.