The company has been congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, as one of the leading companies in opening their doors to young people from all walks of life.
Morrisons chief executive, Dalton Philips, said: “We think this is a great idea. Business has an obligation to ensure Britain has the right skills. That’s why we work so hard to give our colleagues the skills they need. Our apprenticeships programme fuels their careers, allowing them to move up the ladder. It’s also why 95% of our store managers began their careers in hourly paid positions – progressing all the way from shop floor to top floor.”
Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, said: “This is an important step towards a society where it’s what you know, not who you know, that counts. Working with the Coalition, the biggest hitters in Britain’s business world are helping lead the way to a fairer, more open society.
“By opening their doors to young people from all walks of life, this marks the start of a culture shift at the heart of British business, driven by the belief that ability and drive should trump connections and privilege. I’d like to thank Morrisons for signing up to the Business Compact. Today’s success makes me even more ambitious. This great news is just the beginning – I will be doing everything I can to bring even more businesses on board.”
More than one hundred of Britain’s biggest companies and top professional groups have signed the Business Compact, committing them to making entry into their professions fairer.
Source: Morrisons
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