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Allstate NI is the first company in UK & Ireland to earn the Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation
Allstate NI has been awarded the Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation, making it the first company in the UK & Ireland to earn this top distinction for an inclusive and diverse workplace. The independent assessment panel of Diversity Mark commended Allstate NI as a “leader and exemplar.” Director at Diversity Mark Nuala Murphy said: “We are…
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FinTrU Announces New Policy for Parents of Babies Born Premature or Sick
The Parents of Babies Born Premature or Sick Policy will ensure that parents whose babies require neo-natal care will receive extra paid leave in addition to maternity and paternity leave and pay. Sinead Carville, Chief Administrative Officer at FinTrU, said: “Ensuring that we provide a supportive workplace environment for all our employees is central to…
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NI business leaders put down marker of diversity and inclusion at Ulster Carpets
Ulster Carpets and Diversity Mark this week hosted a roundtable event with guest speaker Sir David Sterling focusing on how industry leaders can embed a culture of Allyship and positively change environments and behaviours within the workplace. With over 150 signatories to date, Diversity Mark offers accreditation, expert support and guidance to organisations navigating the…
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Intersectionality, Why It Matters & How to Embrace for a More Diverse & Inclusive Workplace
Intersectionality is a word that we hear often in the diversity space. Intersectionality is a theory which identifies a person, group of people, or social problem affected by discriminations and disadvantages due to overlapping identities and experiences. First coined by Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw in the 1980’s it is as relevant today. Intersectionality was added to…
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Addressing Race Culture in the Workplace
To affectively address racism in the workplace, there is a long way to go. It continues to be a culture and a human rights issue
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Leadership is all about enabling your team to play to their strengths
Our director Nuala Murphy speaks to Belfast Telegraph’s Mark Bain this week on how diversity and inclusion can power us to a brighter future.
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Diversity Mark has celebrated at its five-year anniversary event.
Held on Friday, 11 November 2022 in the offices of PWC, 150 business leaders were in attendance to hear from Diversity Mark Director Nuala Murphy, founding members and current assessors.
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium receives Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation
World renowned astronomical research centre, Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, has been awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation by Diversity Mark. The organisation was recognised for its efforts to embody diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Creating an inclusive culture is a win for employees and a win for the bottom line
Cubis Systems are manufacturers of underground systems for infrastructure, the organisation currently employs over 650 staff at several sites globally with their headquarters based in Lurgan. Cubis are currently bronze accredited and striving towards silver accreditation with Diversity Mark in a bid to transform attitudes and culture within their organisation for the better.
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Catalyst awarded a Silver Diversity Mark
Science and technology hub Catalyst has been awarded the Silver Diversity Mark, recognising its commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. The Silver Accreditation is awarded by Diversity Mark, an independent panel of assessors helping companies navigate the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Landscape. Diversity Mark recognises Catalyst’s progress in creating a working environment where…
