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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,…