Wiseup Blog

In 2024 and beyond, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are set to form the foundational pillars of a thriving, cohesive, and innovative society that benefits all. As we begin a fresh new year, we predict that businesses in the UK will continue to prioritise DEI initiatives. With this positive step forward and with each initiative seeking to empower communities across the UK, we’ll see the UK’s progressive landscape foster both unity and empowerment.

We are excited to announce that Wiseup has been shortlisted as a finalist in the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s SME London Awards, for the Positive Impact Award. Over the last year, we’ve focused our efforts on changing the lives of young people from Harris Academy Tottenham and South Bank University Academy – to be recognised for the Pathfinder Programme’s impact is a fantastic achievement.

Wiseup is thrilled to announce the renewed partnership with LondonEnergy on the Pathfinder Programme for the 2023/2024 academic year. Delivering waste and resource management services to North London, they operate one of the largest waste management contracts in the UK – meaning their services play a vital role in powering and keeping large swathes of London clean.

There is no denying that the last few years have been difficult for many. With the cost of living crisis impacting young people’s future career decisions, it is becoming increasingly harder to justify the rising costs of university. There is also the lasting impact of the pandemic to consider, with its long-term social effects still yet to be fully understood.

In the Spring of 2023, Kantar, IBM, Hays, Efficio and Wiseup Networks partnered to provide a mentoring and work experience programme for 25 sixth form students from South Bank University Academy in London.

There’s no denying that there have been huge changes to the way in which the world operates as a result of the pandemic. With many industries moving to an online setting, mentoring programmes have been one such area to follow suit. In addition to a changing sphere, mentoring has seen increased demand due to more people feeling out of sync over the last few years, with reports showing a 30% increase in workplace mentoring in an effort to support employees, for example.