What is the British Opportunity Index?
The British Opportunity Index is a first-of-its-kind corporate scorecard developed by the Burning Glass Institute, a leading nonprofit data laboratory at the forefront of work and learning innovation. This index evaluates how effectively 150 of the largest employers in the United Kingdom foster workforce mobility and opportunity, using four key dimensions: Hiring, Pay, Mobility, and Culture.
Our Metrics at a Glance
Hiring
Measures how accessible a company is to a diverse range of workers, including the proportion hired without college degrees and entry-level opportunities for those with less than three years of experience.
Pay
Assesses wage levels and the growth in wages offered by the company.
Mobility
Tracks the rate and impact of promotions, pay increases linked to advancement, and the success of former employees in securing higher-paying roles elsewhere.
Culture
Includes two sub-metrics: employee retention over three years and the percentage of top earners who have been promoted from within.
How top quintile firms compare to bottom quintile firms
1.9x
more likely to hire workers without degrees for the same roles
2.7x
higher pay for the same roles
2.3x
more likely to promote workers internally
1.6x
more likely to retain talent
What sets the British Opportunity Index apart?
The British Opportunity Index is a corporate scorecard developed by the Burning Glass Institute, a leading nonprofit data laboratory at the forefront of work and learning innovation. This index evaluates how effectively the ~150 largest employers in the United Kingdom foster workforce mobility and opportunity, using four key dimensions: Hiring, Pay, Mobility, and Culture.
