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Diversity Mark appoints Head of Business Development
Todd Engman has been appointed as the Head of Business Development with Diversity Mark to oversee growth and market expansion. Prior to joining Diversity Mark in October, Todd held various business development roles across multiple sectors. Most recently, as Director of Sales for an online learning platform. In 2019, Todd and his family relocated from Minnesota…
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Belfast Harbour Awarded Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation
Port and logistics hub, Belfast Harbour, has been awarded the Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation in recognition of their commitment to promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion. Recently awarded the Silver Accreditation for the progress they have made in establishing a more diverse workforce, with particular emphasis on their achievements in creating greater gender balance. The…
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NI’s Largest Diversity Conference Plots Path Forward for EDI
More than 300 business and diversity leaders gathered at Titanic Belfast on Tuesday for the annual Diversity Mark Summit EDI 2.0. As Northern Ireland’s largest conference focusing on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), the sell-out event welcomed audiences from across the broad spectrum of business to help foster more inclusive workplaces locally. Echoing the conference…
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LRA and Diversity Mark Talk About Taking Action
Diversity Mark Silver Accredited organisation The Labour Relations Agency recently had a fantastic panel of women, and a roomful of men keen to hear, talk about the significance of #TakingAction in light of the NI Executive’s strategy to end Violence Against Women and Girls. The panel addressed the realities that many women experience in both…
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Moving From Action to Impact on EDI
Christine White, Director Diversity Mark, part of The WiB Group A great deal has been written in recent years on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). ‘Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Teams’ by Matthew Syed and ‘The Inclusion Imperative’ by Stephen Frost are two examples of books that have sparked and shaped debate about how…
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Beyond the Buzzword: What EDI Means to a Person of Colour in the Workplace
By Shruti Ambavat EDI. It’s everywhere these days – placed on company websites, mentioned in mission statements, even thrown around in casual conversation. But for People of Colour (POC) in the workplace, EDI isn’t just a trendy acronym. It’s the key that unlocks a door to a truly equitable and fulfilling work experience. So, what…
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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
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
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?
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…
