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Inclusive Recruitment, Promotion and Allyship
By Shruti Ambavat Did you know that 70% of employees in their 50’s are not offered promotions? Or that words such as ‘aggressive’, ‘self-confident leader’ and ‘go-getter’ in job descriptions put off women from applying for such positions? This is what the participants of Nichola McGuinness’s recent session on Inclusive Recruitment and Allyship learnt. Well,…
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Christine White appointed as Director to steer Diversity Mark into the Future
Christine joined Diversity Mark in 2008 as Head of Business where she played a pivotal role in shaping the diversity and inclusion landscape in NI in developing the Diversity Mark accreditation and assessment processes, leading to a community of employers committed to the Diversity Mark mission. In September 2022, she took on a new challenge…
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Shruti Ambavat joins the team as Communications & Engagement Executive
Welcome to the team, Shruti! Shruti Ambavat recently joined the Diversity Mark team as a Communications and Engagement Executive. We are delighted to welcome Shruti on board as she gets to know our signatories and starts to support them on their EDI journeys. Shruti took five minutes after her first week to tell us a…
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NICS achieve Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation
We are thrilled to announce that Northern Ireland Civil Service recently achieved the Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation in recognition of their continuous commitment and progress to Diversity and Inclusion. Huge congratulations to all the team on this robust achievement. As part of the their National Inclusion Week activities NICS provided the below information detailing their…
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PA Consulting achieve Bronze
We are very pleased to announce that PA Consulting have received their Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation. The Bronze Accreditation signifies an ongoing commitment to improving Inclusion and Diversity within their firm. Laura Lavery, Communication and Engagement Lead at PA Consulting said: “This is something that is of course really important to me on a personal level, but…
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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…
SignSource – BSL
BSL
The concept of Deaf Gain offers a radical reframing that views being deaf not as a “loss” but an advantage, a different and remarkable way of being. Deaf people bring a positive gain to the workplace through the innovation generated by their lived experiences. From creating sign languages to developing texting nearly 60 years ago to building a multibillion sign language economy, deaf people have been the engine for countless innovations and significant wealth creation.
Diversity is understanding the perspectives of others and challenging our perceptions of others on a daily basis. Join Anthony Sinclair, founder of Sign Source for a unique insight into the lives of those who are deaf and consider the strategies and awareness that can make your space one where deaf colleagues and customers can belong
Register by emailing emma@diversity-mark-ni.co.uk
Date: March 30, 2023 – March 30, 2023
Date: March 30, 2023
Time: 09:30am
Place: Catalyst, The Innovation Centre, Queen’s Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT
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