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The WiB Group invites you to join our annual Chair’s Lunch
Inclusion is critical to building a prosperous economy, and that’s why The WiB Group invites you to join us for our annual Chair’s Lunch – a celebration of our inclusive impact across Northern Ireland. The Chair’s Lunch welcomes over 400 business leaders and owners from all sectors across Northern Ireland. This event is more than…
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Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Transition: Diversity Mark 2024
By Christine White, Director at Diversity Mark As the year draws to a close, I am reflecting on the strides Diversity Mark has made during 2024. This has been a pivotal year of transition as we developed and launched Diversity Mark 2.0 – our enhanced support systems which have been designed to help our Signatory…
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Alchemy Awarded Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation
The Silver Diversity Mark is awarded to organisations demonstrating significant progress in advancing diversity and inclusion across their workforce. This prestigious accreditation recognises Alchemy’s measurable achievements in promoting gender balance, supporting underrepresented groups, and creating equal opportunities for all employees. Huge congratulations to all the team at Alchemy on this robust achievement. Key Alchemy’s Milestones…
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Labour Relations Agency Awarded Silver Accreditation
We are delighted to share that the Labour Relations Agency have been awarded the Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation. This achievement reflects the dedication from their staff to create an inclusive workplace that benefits everyone. Within LRA various networks give staff a space to speak openly about issues and plan proactive initiatives to tackle EDI issues,…
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New Milestone for The WiB Group as Annual Report Shows 250,000 Impacted
Building on more than two decades of delivering positive change, The WiB Group has published its first annual report calling for a renewed focus on inclusive growth to power forward Northern Ireland’s economy. The report, ‘Making an Impact’, comprises the Group’s four social enterprises – Women in Business, Diversity Mark, Timely Careers and Centre of Learning – outlining the work achieved…
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Diversity Mark appoints Head of Business Development
Todd Engman has been appointed as the Head of Business Development with Diversity Mark to oversee growth and market expansion. Prior to joining Diversity Mark in October, Todd held various business development roles across multiple sectors. Most recently, as Director of Sales for an online learning platform. In 2019, Todd and his family relocated from Minnesota…
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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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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…
