EP25: Social Mobility in Tech with Neil Marley

Summary

Neil Marley is the CEO of Qualyfi. But his background isn't what you might expect. In this episode we talk through the challenge of Social Mobility, what we can do in tech to help, and what led Neil to champion this issue.

Key Takeaways

• Social mobility is crucial in the tech industry to provide equal opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• The tech industry can contribute to social mobility by removing barriers and bias in hiring and focusing on individuals' potential and skills rather than traditional qualifications.
• Companies can make a difference by offering training and mentorship programs that develop technical and soft skills, enabling individuals to become effective contributors from day one.
• Improving social mobility benefits not only individuals but also organizations and society as a whole, leading to greater diversity, innovation, and success.

Showlinks

• Elevated You Home - www.elevatedyou.live/twhs 
• Ben Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/ 
• Qualyfi Home Page - https://qualyfi.co.uk/ 
• Neil Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/qualyfi/