Tag: diversity


  • How to reach out to diverse candidates and make an impact?

    How to reach out to diverse candidates and make an impact?

    By Shruti Ambavat Organisations across Northern Ireland are continuing to change their traditional mindset when it comes to recruitment. Research has shown that teams with a high diversity ratio perform better and are more collaborative. Consulting firm Deloitte conducted research that indicated teams with neurodivergent professionals in some roles can be 30% more productive than…

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  • NICS achieve Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation

    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

    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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  • Greentown Achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Greentown Achieve Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Greentown, with its Head Office in Florencecourt, Co. Fermanagh, is delighted to have successfully obtained the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark  in recognition of its commitment to workplace diversity, equality and inclusion. Greentown specialises in environmental maintenance, traffic management and rail renewal & maintenance. It has depots in Lisburn, Magherafelt, Florencecourt, Dundalk and Dublin. Greentown joins…

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  • Encouraging Respectful Conversations in the Workplace

    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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  • Commitment to diversity earns ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall, Diversity Accreditation

    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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  • NIE Networks Awarded Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation

    NIE Networks Awarded Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation

    NIE Networks have been awarded the Silver Diversity Charter Mark in recognition of their journey to increasing equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company has set targets to increase disability and ethnic diversity across the organisation.  These include the creation of a diversity and inclusion forum, unconscious bias training for all employees, bespoke…

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  • Datactics awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Datactics awarded Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation

    Datactics has been awarded the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation for its efforts in championing Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.  Diversity Mark helps businesses across the UK and Ireland build more diverse and inclusive workplaces, through accreditation, insights, best practice and peer support. Evaluated by an independent assessment panel, Datactics has achieved Bronze…

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  • Allstate NI is the first company in UK & Ireland to earn the Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation

    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

    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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