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  • Nexus Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Formally Recognised

    Nexus Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Formally Recognised

    Nexus, a charity supporting people impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships in Northern Ireland has received accreditation formally recognising its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Nexus was awarded a Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation and has committed to investing in ongoing diversity and inclusion education and training for all employees, and transparently communicating progress, challenges,…

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  • Inclusive Insights – Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

    Inclusive Insights – Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

    In partnership with BITC NI we are thrilled to announce a new series of monthly online sessions that aim to support businesses in creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces. By sharing best practice and raising awareness, we will explore a variety of themes including race, age, gender, and social mobility, and examine how these themes intersect.…

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  • Applied Systems Achieves Bronze Accreditation

    Applied Systems Achieves Bronze Accreditation

    Software solutions company, Applied Systems Europe has taken another significant step in their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) journey and commitment to the Diversity Mark.The Diversity Mark Accreditation is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have reached the required standard of commitment to advancing Diversity and Inclusion. Applied Systems has…

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  • How will Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion be a Critical Foundation for Success in the Workplaces of Tomorrow?

    How will Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion be a Critical Foundation for Success in the Workplaces of Tomorrow?

    By Shruti Ambavat Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) plays a critical role in the UK’s labour market. A 2022 report by The Chartered Management Institute shines a light on these statistics: There is an urgent need for businesses to bridge the gap between recognising the importance of EDI and taking concrete action. Transparency in data…

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  • Michele Larmour and Don Leeson join Diversity Mark Independent Assessment Panel

    Michele Larmour and Don Leeson join Diversity Mark Independent Assessment Panel

    We’re thrilled to announce that Michele Larmour and Don Leeson have joined our esteemed Independent Assessment Panel. With their addition, our panel now includes 17 dedicated Assessors, reflecting the growing number of organisations committed to making progress in diversity and inclusion. Michele Larmour Michele is a change and leadership consultant with international police advisory expertise.…

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  • Danske Bank’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Recognised with Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Danske Bank’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Recognised with Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Danske Bank has been awarded the Gold Diversity Mark, becoming the first bank in Northern Ireland and only the second company to achieve the top accreditation for its commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity Mark was founded in 2016 and assesses company commitment to diversity and inclusion across the UK and Ireland.…

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  • Diversity and Inclusion Summit Planned for Belfast this Autumn

    Diversity and Inclusion Summit Planned for Belfast this Autumn

    Northern Ireland’s largest conference focused on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the sphere of business is taking place this October in Belfast. Billed as a transformative one-day event, the Diversity Mark Annual Summit will be hosted on 8 October in Titanic Belfast uniting over 300 business and diversity leaders in their quest for truly…

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  • Boardroom Diversity Breakfast at          Gilbert-Ash

    Boardroom Diversity Breakfast at Gilbert-Ash

    We are delighted to share the success of our recent Boardroom Diversity Breakfast hosted by Ray Hutchinson, Managing Director, and Maria Bradley, HR Director, at Gilbert-Ash. The event brought together senior business leaders dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion within their organisations. Our attendees heard from our Director, Christine White with insights on the benefits…

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  • Diversity Mark – Neurodiversity at Work – Industry Peer Session

    Diversity Mark – Neurodiversity at Work – Industry Peer Session

    At Diversity Mark’s recent Industry Peer Event on Neurodiversity at Work, we learned that it is an umbrella term for a range of different conditions, from ADHD to dyslexia, reflecting the differences seen in the functioning of the human brain. The event was hosted at PwC’s office in Belfast. We don’t all work in the…

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  • McAleer & Rushe Awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    McAleer & Rushe Awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Leading Design & Build Contractor, McAleer & Rushe has achieved the Bronze Accreditation from Diversity Mark, marking a significant milestone in their Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) journey. The Diversity Mark Accreditation is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have reached the required standard of commitment to advancing Diversity and…

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