Author: Andy Turner


  • Rishi Sunak – The UK’s first British-Asian Prime Minister

    Rishi Sunak – The UK’s first British-Asian Prime Minister

    The UK’s first British-Asian Prime Minister is a historic moment and a significant step forward for diversity in the UK today.  This day would have been unimaginable even just a short time ago, but with the first British-Asian Prime Minister now holding the highest office in public life and on the first day of Diwali,…

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  • 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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  • Hybrid working – getting it right for your people, your business and your customers

    Hybrid working – getting it right for your people, your business and your customers

    Last week Diversity Mark partnered with Bidvest Noonan, one of Northern Ireland’s largest private employers, to host a series of round table talks about how modern work practices are impacting diversity in the workplace. The first event in this series, hosted at Invest Northern Ireland’s headquarters, brought together senior leaders from some of the most…

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  • Northern Ireland Civil Service retains Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Northern Ireland Civil Service retains Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Huge congratulations to Northern Ireland Civil Service who has retained the Bronze Diversity Mark for their ongoing commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Since first achieving the Bronze Diversity Mark in November 2019, the Civil Service has continued to work to make improvements within all areas of diversity and inclusion.

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  • Unite Against Hate and Diversity Mark: “Conflict without Combat” Workshop

    Unite Against Hate and Diversity Mark: “Conflict without Combat” Workshop

    Thank you to everyone who recently joined our “Conflict without Combat” workshop in partnership with Unite Against Hate. The session was hosted by Dorcas Crawford, former Senior Partner Edwards & Co. Solicitors, founder of The Better Way, Mediator, Facilitator and Public Speaker provided practical resources and valuable insights to those at all stages of their…

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  • Carson McDowell awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Carson McDowell awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Diversity Mark are delighted to announce that Carson McDowell has been awarded the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark in recognition of their ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Committed to creating an inclusive environment, accepting of every individual’s differences, enabling all employees to achieve their full potential, and as a result, allowing the…

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  • Importance of challenging gender stereotypes and bias within education.

    Importance of challenging gender stereotypes and bias within education.

    Helping children of all ages and all genders find inspiration and courage from diverse women role models is key to education. Teaching children and young adolescents to actively question and openly challenge stereotypes and bias is important because it helps forge a more inclusive world. It is for this reason that during the recent celebrations…

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