Tag: diversity and inclusion


  • Labour Relations Agency Awarded Silver Accreditation

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Oxford Professor to Headline Belfast’s Diversity and Inclusion Summit

    Oxford Professor to Headline Belfast’s Diversity and Inclusion Summit

    University of Oxford Professor Tim Soutphommasane has been announced as keynote speaker of the upcoming Diversity Mark Annual Summit in Belfast. Taking place on 8th October in Titanic Belfast, tickets for this full day Summit are now on sale with over 300 business and diversity leaders expected to attend Northern Ireland’s largest conference focused on…

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  • Inclusive Insights – Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

    Inclusive Insights – Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

    In partnership with BITC NI we are thrilled to announce a new series of monthly online sessions that aim to support businesses in creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces. By sharing best practice and raising awareness, we will explore a variety of themes including race, age, gender, and social mobility, and examine how these themes intersect.…

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  • Applied Systems Achieves Bronze Accreditation

    Applied Systems Achieves Bronze Accreditation

    Software solutions company, Applied Systems Europe has taken another significant step in their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) journey and commitment to the Diversity Mark.The Diversity Mark Accreditation is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have reached the required standard of commitment to advancing Diversity and Inclusion. Applied Systems has…

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