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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 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
Click here to book your tickets. 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…
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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
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
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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Gilbert Ash Achieves Silver Accreditation
Gilbert Ash accredited with Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation. Gilbert Ash understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workplace and strives to create a welcoming working environment. As a patron of WOMEN’STEC and champion of their #NotJustForBoys initiative, the organisation is aware of the important role of supporting gender equality across the industry. Diversity Mark is…
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How to Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is for Everyone
A new report on EDI co-led by the University of Oxford has found that most people support Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, but believe improvements are needed to ensure they are relevant to their everyday experiences. The report is based on a study by the University of Oxford, UCL Policy Lab and More in Common…
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The Transformative Power of EDI
Christine White, Director at Diversity Mark, part of The WiB Group This article appeared in the Irish News on 16 April 2024. Equality, diversity, and inclusion. The three fundamentals of a society or workplace that prioritises fair treatment and opportunity for every individual. In my role at Diversity Mark, I’ve been fortunate to see firsthand…
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Could Flexible Working Lead to a Truly Inclusive Workplace?
By Shruti Ambavat The Flexible Working Bill, effective from Saturday April 6, 2024, heralds a transformative era in employment practices, offering employees unprecedented rights to request flexible working conditions from the very first day of their employment in England, Scotland and Wales. One can argue that these changes are due to the disruption caused by…
