Featured in The Times: Kirsten Barnes on the need for early engagement

Featured in HR Magazine: Social mobility should be part of DEIB

Bright Network CEO Kirsten Barnes emphasises the importance of integrating social mobility into wider DEI efforts, urging employers to engage students early and provide inclusive opportunities through workshops, mentoring and partnerships.

Bright Network Illuminate Conference 2025 – Event Summary

In late September leading voices in early talent, recruitment and inclusion came together at the Bright Network Illuminate Conference to share insights, innovations and practical strategies for hiring and supporting the next generation of graduates. With inspiring keynote speakers, student and employer panels and engaging employer-led breakout sessions, Illuminate reaffirmed the power of a strong employer network when striving to attract, assess and retain top graduate talent.

Featured in The Telegraph: James Uffindell on by Gen Z can pick up valuable skills on a side hustle

James Uffindell, Founder of Bright Network argues that Gen Z’s pursuit of side hustles doesn’t make them better or worse off. In fact - the skills they’re picking up can be used to their advantage in the careers market.

Featured in The Times: Kirsten Barnes on the need for early engagement

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