Author: Andy Turner


  • JP Corry achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    JP Corry achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Diversity Mark are delighted that JP Corry have recently been awarded the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation in recognition of their ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The commitment to promoting greater gender equality within an inclusive environment in JP Corry is highlighted by this accreditation which shows an acceptance of every individual’s…

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  • Cubis Systems achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Cubis Systems achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Diversity Mark are delighted to announce that Cubis Systems has been awarded with the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation. Diversity Mark was established by Women in Business NI, in order to support and encourage organisations that aspired to challenge the diversity barriers that are faced within the business environment. Obtaining the accreditation demonstrates Cubis Systems dedication…

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  • Why is Gender Important?

    Why is Gender Important?

    As part of our series of Industry Peer Events, Diversity Mark was delighted to host Gillian Harford, Country executive at the 30% club. We talked about the Importance of Gender Equality and why we need to keep it at the forefront of our work in diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We support this focus…

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  • How to bypass the buzzwords and walk the walk

    How to bypass the buzzwords and walk the walk

    7 ways to take meaningful action on diversity and inclusion by our Head of Business Nuala Murphy as published in Business Post Ireland. If I asked you to name five business buzzwords du jour, I’m willing to bet that diversity and inclusion would make the list. There’s nothing wrong per se with buzzwords – our first…

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  • FinTrU introduces Pregnancy Loss Policy for all employees

    FinTrU introduces Pregnancy Loss Policy for all employees

    Diversity Mark Signatory FinTrU has officially introduced a comprehensive Pregnancy Loss Policy which will be available to all employees across the company. The FinTrU Pregnancy Loss Policy caters for both the pregnant individual and their partner in the event of a pregnancy loss. Statistics show that one in eight pregnancies can end in miscarriage, and…

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  • Diversity Mark Signatory Roundtable Event ‘Gender Balance in STEM’

    Diversity Mark Signatory Roundtable Event ‘Gender Balance in STEM’

    Thank you to everyone that attended our recent roundtable event ‘Gender Balance in STEM’. This event gave attendees the opportunity to connect with peers from other organisations and sectors, and share ideas, challenges and good practice around achieving gender balance in the STEM sector. During the session, signatories completed a poll advising the main challenges…

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  • 80,000 Employees To Gain Greater Inclusivity

    80,000 Employees To Gain Greater Inclusivity

    We are delighted to announce that we recently reached a significant milestone with organisations signed up, working towards achieving and maintaining the Diversity Mark representing over 80,000 employees, with almost 40% of those companies based within the STEM sector. Four of NI’s leading IT firms – Allstate, Learning Pool, Liberty IT and Outsource – have…

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  • FinTrU awarded the Silver Diversity Mark for their commitment to diversity and inclusion

    FinTrU awarded the Silver Diversity Mark for their commitment to diversity and inclusion

    FinTrU is delighted to announce that the company has been awarded the Silver Diversity Mark for its continued commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Diversity Mark is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have reached the required standard of commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion. FinTrU is one of seven…

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  • Catalyst Champion Diversity and Inclusion within the STEM sector

    Catalyst Champion Diversity and Inclusion within the STEM sector

    Catalyst is an independent, not-for-profit organisation which supports the growth of the knowledge economy in Northern Ireland through innovation, research, training, and development activity. The entrepreneurial eco-system created by the team is home to many STEM sector businesses. Catalyst started their Diversity and Inclusion journey in 2018 and hold the Bronze Diversity Mark which has positively…

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  • Danske Bank Embed Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging into Organisational Culture

    Danske Bank Embed Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging into Organisational Culture

    Caroline van der Feltz, HR Director at Danske Bank outlines the approach to embed diversity, inclusion and belonging within the organisation. Their commitment has resulted in Danske Bank being awarded the Diversity Mark Silver accreditation. Danske Bank signed up as a Diversity Mark Signatory in January 2018 and have proved to be an organisation with…

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