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The Transformative Power of EDI
Christine White, Director at Diversity Mark, part of The WiB Group (This article appeared in the Irish News on 16 April 2024.) Equality, diversity, and inclusion. The three fundamentals of a society or workplace that prioritises fair treatment and opportunity for every individual. In my role at Diversity Mark, I’ve been fortunate to see firsthand…
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Women’s Progress in the UK Workplace
By Shruti Ambavat The United Nations marked 1975 as the first International Women’s Year and International Women’s Day has been celebrated on the 8th of March every year since then. This year, we take a deep dive into how women in the UK workplaces have progressed and how the legal system has supported that. Since…
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Inclusive Recruitment, Promotion and Allyship
By Shruti Ambavat Did you know that 70% of employees in their 50s are not offered promotions? Or that words such as ‘aggressive’, ‘self-confident leader’ and ‘go-getter’ in job descriptions put off women from applying for such positions? This is what the participants of Nichola McGuinness’ recent session on Inclusive Recruitment and Allyship learnt. Well,…
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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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Camlin Group Awarded Bronze Diversity Accreditation
We are delighted to share that Camlin Group have officially been awarded the Bronze Diversity Mark Accreditation. They are a progressive company, and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Diversity and Inclusion are integral to how they operate at Camlin Group, these commitments align seamlessly…
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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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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
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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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…
