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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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Collins Aerospace recognised with Bronze Diversity Mark
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX) in Kilkeel has successfully obtained the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation in recognition of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace. Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel received the award from Diversity Mark, a charity established in 2016 that assesses an organisation’s commitment to diversity and inclusion…
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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…
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NI businesses encouraged to go for Diversity ‘Gold’
A broad spectrum of businesses and industry representatives this week attended the Diversity Mark ‘Going for Gold’ event to learn more about how diversity, equity, and inclusion can help unlock greater innovation within companies. Hosted at Allstate’s Belfast base, the celebratory event was an opportunity for guests to share best practice and hear from organisations…
