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Diversity Mark Case Study: Addressing the Age Gap at NI Water
Bridging Generations: NI Water’s Innovative Apprenticeship Scheme Overview Five years ago, NI Water joined Diversity Mark, committing to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Through data analysis, they identified a critical issue – an ageing skilled workforce that could lead to a significant skills gap in the near future. To address this challenge, NI Water…
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FinTrU Reaffirms Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at City of London Event
Diversity Mark Silver accredited FinTrU, proudly reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion by hosting the City of London’s Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce roundtable at their Meter House building. Christine White, Director at Diversity Mark was delighted to attend and contribute to the event, which was held in collaboration with the City of…
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Deloitte NI Achieves Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation
Deloitte in Northern Ireland (NI) has been awarded the Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation. Deloitte is only the third firm in Northern Ireland to achieve this Accreditation. The Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation is the ultimate recognition for companies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to diversity and inclusion. It acknowledges organisations that are leading lights in their sector…
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Do We Have What it Takes to Be a Civil Engineer: From Bystander to Ally
Diversity Mark took part in the Institution of Civil Engineers Northern Ireland’s event recently, “Do We Have What it Takes to Be a Civil Engineer: From Bystander to Ally.” Diversity Mark’s Head of Business Development, Todd Engman, led a panel discussion on the topic of the need for more Allyship within the Civil Engineering space. …
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NIE Networks – Championing Diversity and Inclusion: Valencia Weir’s Journey to Management
NIE Networks joined Diversity Mark in 2019 and has since achieved the Silver Diversity Mark accreditation, recognising its strong commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, with a particular focus on gender, disabilities, and race. By leveraging the Diversity Mark framework, NIE Networks has been able to analyse key data, set meaningful targets, and align its diversity…
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Prestige Insurance Holdings Secures Silver Diversity Award for Championing Diversity
Diversity Mark would like to congratulate Prestige Insurance Holdings to have been awarded the Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation for its commitment and on-going investment in equality, diversity and inclusion, with special focus on championing gender, age and LGBTQ+ diversity. The Diversity Mark is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have…
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Beyond the Backlash: Why Inclusive Companies Continue to Thrive
The following article is by Christine White, Director of Diversity Mark as featured in the Irish News on Tuesday 4th March 2025. Despite growing backlash against equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in the US, many leading companies are standing their ground, reaffirming that fostering inclusive workplaces isn’t just the right thing to do –…
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Encirc CEO Brunch: Driving Senior Leadership Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity Mark was delighted to partner with Encirc to host a thought-provoking event, bringing together progressive business leaders with companies in attendance including Greentown, Balcas, Mannok, and AG. The discussion reinforced the crucial role of senior leadership in championing diversity and inclusion as a driver for long-term business success. Encirc’s Managing Director Sean Murphy and…
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Action for Children Awarded Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation
The Silver Diversity Mark is awarded to organisations demonstrating significant progress in advancing diversity and inclusion across their workforce. This prestigious accreditation recognises Action for Children’s achievements in supporting underrepresented groups, and creating equal opportunities for all employees. Action for Children, which has around 200 staff in Northern Ireland, recently upgraded its bronze accreditation from…
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NI Water Retains Silver Diversity Mark
NI Water is celebrating the retention of its prestigious Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation for 2025. The Independent Assessment Panel commended NI Water for its unwavering commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, the progress made to date in this area and its ambitious future plans. Christine White, Director of Diversity Mark, added: “We are…
