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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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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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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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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…
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Diversity Mark are Hiring!
Diversity Mark offer accreditation, expert support and guidance to organisations who are navigating the Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) landscape. Whether you are new to workplace diversity or already seeing the array of benefits it brings, we will be with you at each and every step, committed to helping your organisation make a positive impact on…
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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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Topic du jour – Workplace Culture
Orla McKeating is our Business Executive at Diversity Mark. These last few months she has represented Diversity Mark at global conferences, listening to world class EDI experts as well as supporting fantastic local initiatives. She is acutely aware of the challenges organisations face when trying to fully embed diversity and inclusion into organisations. Culture is most…
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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…
