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Only Action Can Trigger Meaningful Impact This National Inclusion Week
Orla McKeating, Business Development Executive at Diversity Mark Take action, make impact. Four words which carry with them not just a rallying call, but a timely reminder that, when it comes to diversity and inclusion, we each have the power to affect meaningful, long-term change. 2023’s National Inclusion Week arrives with that simple, yet effective…
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Greentown Achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation
Greentown, with its Head Office in Florencecourt, Co. Fermanagh, is delighted to have successfully obtained the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark in recognition of its commitment to workplace diversity, equality and inclusion. Greentown specialises in environmental maintenance, traffic management and rail renewal & maintenance. It has depots in Lisburn, Magherafelt, Florencecourt, Dundalk and Dublin. Greentown joins…
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Diversity Mark Adds Top Talent to Independent Panel as Demand for D&I Accreditation Grows
A quartet of senior business leaders from across Ireland this week joined the Diversity Mark Assessment Panel as the organisation aims to meet growing demand for independent accreditation in diversity and inclusion. Bringing the total number of Diversity Mark assessors to 15 are panel newcomers Will Young (Northern Ireland Civil Service), Andy George (National Black…
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Embracing diversity will help Northern Ireland grow and prosper
Nuala Murphy our Director at Diversity Mark shares an opinion piece with the Belfast Telegraph. Like so many of us who call Belfast home, I was deeply moved to participate in events surrounding the commemoration of the Good Friday agreement in April. And while reflection is good, more important for me was looking forward and…
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BDO NI awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation
Steps taken by Northern Ireland advisory firm BDO NI to create a diverse and inclusive workplace for current and future staff have been recognised with the awarding of a Bronze Diversity Mark. The industry-recognised certification acknowledges and confirms the good practices that are presently taking place within the local business advisory firm. BDO NI applied…
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Encouraging Respectful Conversations in the Workplace
By Orla McKeating, Business Executive How can we create an in inclusive culture where there are respectful conversations in the workplace? We had the privilege of speaking at the Encouraging Respectful Conversations in the Workplace event as a part of Belfast Pride 2023. This was a much needed, informative event hosted by The Labour Relations…
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Irish FA awarded Bronze Diversity Charter Mark
The Irish Football Association has been awarded the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark in recognition of its commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Evaluated by an independent assessment panel, Diversity Mark helps businesses build more diverse and inclusive workplaces, through accreditation, insights, best practice and peer support. The bronze award is significant step for the Irish…
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LRA Industry Peer Event – FAQ
Claire Webb, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Labour Relations Agency recently hosted an Industry Peer Event for our Diversity Mark signatories. Following up from this session Claire recapped with some FAQ from the event and her wider EDI Manager role. Please note that these are tips based on Labour Relations Agency’s EDI journey so…
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Commitment to diversity earns ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall, Diversity Accreditation
ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall have been awarded a Bronze accreditation by Diversity Mark showcasing the venues’ ongoing commitment to gender diversity. The organisation, which employs almost 300 people across its three Belfast venues, is led by Chief Executive Julia Corkey, and has achieved a 50:50 male:female balance at executive level, with senior…
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Meaningful Action for Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! Pride is about acceptance and celebrating progress and to show continued and consistent support for visibility, representation, and equal opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community. This is also a significant opportunity to engage, educate and reflect further on what more we can do as allies and advocates of our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends, families…
