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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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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
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
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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Danske Bank’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Recognised with Gold Diversity Mark Accreditation
Danske Bank has been awarded the Gold Diversity Mark, becoming the first bank in Northern Ireland and only the second company to achieve the top accreditation for its commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Diversity Mark was founded in 2016 and assesses company commitment to diversity and inclusion across the UK and Ireland.…
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Diversity and Inclusion Summit Planned for Belfast this Autumn
Click here to book your tickets. Northern Ireland’s largest conference focused on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within the sphere of business is taking place this October in Belfast. Billed as a transformative one-day event, the Diversity Mark Annual Summit will be hosted on 8 October in Titanic Belfast uniting over 300 business and diversity…
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How to Ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is for Everyone
A new report on EDI co-led by the University of Oxford has found that most people support Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives, but believe improvements are needed to ensure they are relevant to their everyday experiences. The report is based on a study by the University of Oxford, UCL Policy Lab and More in Common…
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Could Flexible Working Lead to a Truly Inclusive Workplace?
By Shruti Ambavat The Flexible Working Bill, effective from Saturday April 6, 2024, heralds a transformative era in employment practices, offering employees unprecedented rights to request flexible working conditions from the very first day of their employment in England, Scotland and Wales. One can argue that these changes are due to the disruption caused by…
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Terex Achieves Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation
Terex is proud to have achieved the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation, a testament to their commitment and progress in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the organisation. “Achieving the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation holds special significance, especially in the manufacturing sector,” said Alana Hopper, Site HR and DEI Lead, Terex. “Our industry has traditionally…
