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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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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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Law Society NI awarded Bronze Diversity Mark
The Law Society of Northern Ireland has successfully obtained the Bronze Diversity Charter Mark in recognition of its commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Brian Archer, President of the Law Society, commenting on the accreditation said: “I welcome this award, recognising as it does, the Law Society’s work on diversity, equality, and inclusion. During my…
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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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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…
