Social Mobility
Levelling the corporate playing field for an innovative workforce.
Analysis by KPMG/Bridge Group indicates that working-class employees in finance and legal sectors progress more slowly, with a class pay gap that can be three times larger than the gender pay gap
Financial Times, April 2024
Social Mobility at MCG Consulting
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Social mobility in the workplace isn’t just fair, it’s good for business too.
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We build mentoring ecosystems that transform lives, shift cultures, and unlock potential that too often goes unseen. Our work is trusted by major law firms, financial institutions, and national bodies.
What We Offer
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Firm-to-Firm Organisational Mentoring
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A national programme transforming how sectors approach social mobility.
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MCG leads the Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme in partnership with Progress Together, with over 25 financial services organisations taking part.
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The model is simple and powerful. We match organisations at different stages of the socio-economic inclusion journey and create structured peer-to-peer mentoring across senior leadership teams.
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Participants take part in:
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At least three strategic mentoring exchanges per year
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Four expert-led masterclasses
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Data-informed deep dives into topics such as disclosure, progression, and socio-economic metrics
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The result is a culture of shared learning and sector-wide accountability. Firms move beyond statements and into action, building credible and consistent strategies that improve equity at every level.
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This model can be adapted for other sectors. Whether you are a law firm, a membership body, or a cross-industry coalition, MCG can help you lead from the front.
In-House and Cross-Firm Mentoring
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We design tailored mentoring programmes that embed inclusion deep within your company's culture. These include:
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Workforce Entry Mentoring for young professionals from marginalised backgrounds
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Leadership Development that strengthens inclusive and resilient management skills
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Inter-Generational Mentoring that bridges generational divides and creates purpose across levels
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Cross-Firm Mentoring Networks to spark growth and community across your industry or legal group​
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We manage the entire process, from design to delivery: we train your mentors, match your people, and bring in lived-experience speakers who make inclusion feel human, not just procedural.
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Clients consistently describe our work as sector-shaping, world-class, and transformative.
