Diversity Mark

Over 300 business and diversity leaders gathered at Titanic Belfast for our sold-out Diversity Mark Summit: EDI 2.0. As Northern Ireland’s largest conference on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), the event brought together a wide range of businesses to help foster more inclusive workplaces across the region. Echoing the conference theme, ‘From Action to Impact’, Minister for the Economy Conor Murphy addressed guests, outlining how the combined power of voice and representation can help strengthen Northern Ireland’s economy. Supported by Headline Sponsor Allstate Northern Ireland, the Summit featured engaging panel sessions with global and local perspectives, along with a keynote from University of Oxford Professor Tim Soutphommasane. Thank you to our host, Carolyn Stewart, as well as our keynote speakers and panellists, for sharing their knowledge and providing the tools needed to help create fundamentally inclusive, future-fit organisations. Stephen McKeown | Department for the Economy NI | John Healy | Caroline van der Feltz | Shauna McPeake | Northern Ireland Civil Service | Suneil Sharma | Andrew George | James Uhomoibhi | Emma P. | Rosemary Williamson | Angela Guiney | Kevin Heavern | Chloë Gillard | Laura Dowie | Lisa McIlvenna | Mark McAllister | Judith Gillespie | Christine White. We look forward to extracting the insights and learnings as we collectively shape the future roadmap for EDI. Learn more: https://bityl.co/SIuJ Supporting sponsors: NIE Networks Danske Bank The Labour Relations Agency Ulster University Gilbert-Ash Version 1 Belfast City Council | Supported by: Timely Careers Business in the Community Northern Ireland #DMSummit24 #DiversityMark #EDI #MakingAnImpact 📸 Collette O'Neill

The WiB Group | Making An Impact Building on more than two decades of delivering positive change, The WiB Group has published its first annual report, ‘Making an Impact’. The report comprises the Group's four social enterprises – Women in Business NI, Diversity Mark, Timely Careers and The Centre of Learning – outlining the work it has achieved for women, inclusion and the wider Northern Ireland society. Reaching a business community of more than 250,000 people, The WiB Group now provides over £1m per year in support of women entrepreneurs, while delivering the diversity accreditation for 200 organisations, resulting in 1 in 4 people in Northern Ireland now working for an employer committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Commenting at the launch, Roseann Kelly MBE, Chief Executive of The WiB Group, said: “In launching this report, we open the door to new members and partners to get involved and collectively change workplaces for the better, helping to drive economic growth and shared success for all. That’s what we envision in a prosperous and inclusive economy for Northern Ireland,” 👉🏿Read now: https://bityl.co/SVmu #MakingAnImpact #TheWiBGroup #Inclusive #Economy #NorthernIreland

📢Diversity Mark partnered with Silver Accredited A&L Goodbody LLP for the latest CEO Diversity Breakfast event hosted by Head of Office, Michael Neill.🤝 📌Michael emphasised that their EDI journey is an ongoing evolution and essential for long-term business success, as well as being crucial for building inclusive and sustainable workplaces.🙌🏿 📚Read more about what was discussed at the CEO breakfast event 🡪 https://bit.ly/4hviMeK 👉🏿CEO breakfasts are a great way to connect with other progressive leaders, introduce and strengthen importance of EDI at Senior levels and shows an organisation’s commitment towards Inclusive policy implementation.📈 🗓📝Diversity Mark has planned a calendar of CEO breakfasts, to learn more about these events or to know more about how we can support you in your organisation’s EDI journey, book a call 📞with Todd Engman via the link 🡪https://lnkd.in/dZrchzpk   #MarkOfProgress #BreakfastMeetings #DiversityMark #EDI

📢Diversity Mark has a new addition to its team with Todd Engman joining as the Head of Business Development to oversee growth and market expansion. Todd held various business development roles across multiple sectors. Most recently, as Director of Sales for an online learning platform. 🤝 📌Todd has held Sales Director positions covering large geographical territories in the US within the financial services industry, before moving to Belfast with his family.📈📊 👏Welcome to the team, Todd! 📲Please book a call to chat with Todd and know the latest at Diversity Mark ➡ https://lnkd.in/dZrchzpk #DiversityMark #MeetTheTeam #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #MakingAnImpact #TheWiBGroup

📌October celebrates Black History Month and this year’s theme is “Reclaiming Narratives”.👏🏿 📌This theme underscores a commitment to correcting historical inaccuracies and showcasing the untold success stories and the full complexity of Black heritage. 🔎To know more about the contributions and achievements of Black individuals, click here👉🏿🖱🡪 https://lnkd.in/exzxTSc 📢To hear more untold stories and lived experiences from diverse voices, register for DEI in NI (Northern Ireland): Untold Stories ➡ https://lu.ma/4y7d951l before 24th October 🗓 🌟Diversity Mark can support your organisation in achieving its EDI milestones. 📞Book a call to know more 🡪https://lnkd.in/dZrchzpk   #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #DiversityMark #MarkOfProgress #EDI

📢Today is celebrated as the National Coming Out Day, marking the end of trauma and fear for people living parallel lives because of societal pressure. 🤝Employers who support LGBTQ+ in their workplace, can see employees bringing their authentic selves into the workplace sometimes even without being able to share their true identity with their own family members. 🌈Living authentically and being you true self is an experience, we wish everyone to have no matter their background.💡 🔎If your organisation needs support in understanding how to be an ally for their LGBTQ+ staff, please find the resources here 🡪 https://bit.ly/3NmkQYA 📚 📌Diversity Mark would love to hear about your actions and initiatives marking this day. 📩Please share us your stories and workplace celebrations with us via – info@diversity-mark-ni.co.uk 📨 #ComingOutDay #DiversityMark #Diversity #Inclusion #EDI #SupportLGBTQ+ #Acceptance #EqualityForAll #MarkOfProgress

Over 300 business and diversity leaders gathered at Titanic Belfast for our sold-out Diversity Mark Summit: EDI 2.0. As Northern Ireland’s largest conference on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), the event brought together a wide range of businesses to help foster more inclusive workplaces across the region. Echoing the conference theme, ‘From Action to Impact’, Minister for the Economy Conor Murphy addressed guests, outlining how the combined power of voice and representation can help strengthen Northern Ireland’s economy. Supported by Headline Sponsor Allstate Northern Ireland, the Summit featured engaging panel sessions with global and local perspectives, along with a keynote from University of Oxford Professor Tim Soutphommasane. Thank you to our host, Carolyn Stewart, as well as our keynote speakers and panellists, for sharing their knowledge and providing the tools needed to help create fundamentally inclusive, future-fit organisations. Stephen McKeown | Department for the Economy NI | John Healy | Caroline van der Feltz | Shauna McPeake | Northern Ireland Civil Service | Suneil Sharma | Andrew George | James Uhomoibhi | Emma P. | Rosemary Williamson | Angela Guiney | Kevin Heavern | Chloë Gillard | Laura Dowie | Lisa McIlvenna | Mark McAllister | Judith Gillespie | Christine White. We look forward to extracting the insights and learnings as we collectively shape the future roadmap for EDI. Learn more: https://bityl.co/SIuJ Supporting sponsors: NIE Networks Danske Bank The Labour Relations Agency Ulster University Gilbert-Ash Version 1 Belfast City Council | Supported by: Timely Careers Business in the Community Northern Ireland #DMSummit24 #DiversityMark #EDI #MakingAnImpact 📸 Collette O'Neill

📌 “Diversity and inclusion are critical to organisational success”, according to Tim Soutphommasane, Chief Diversity Officer at Oxford and Keynote Speaker at Northern Ireland’s largest EDI Summit. 📚 Oxford University’s latest report on EDI led by Prof. Soutphommasane, 'Finding a Balance', talks about ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is for everyone. People are five times more likely to express positive views about EDI and that the initiatives are beneficial to them. It is important that the EDI initiatives avoid reinforcing ‘us versus them’ dynamics.👭🏾 📍 Before our Summit next week you can read more about the findings from Tim's report here - https://bit.ly/4dUc8MZ💡 🎟 👉🏾 Last few tickets to the Summit are up for grabs - https://bit.ly/3T7OdB7 #DMSummit24 #ActionToImpact #DiversityMark #MarkOfProgress

📢 With only one week to go hear what our Director, Christine White, has to say about Northern Ireland's largest EDI-focused conference. The Summit will see over 300 businesses under one roof networking and talking about all things EDI. 🙌🏾 Be sure to check out our website summit page with access to agenda and overview ➡https://bit.ly/3TRlNM7 🎟 Tickets are selling out fast, click here to register your attendance ➡ https://bit.ly/3T7OdB7 📍Attendees will be listening from our esteemed speakers Carolyn Stewart, Conference Host 🎙 Stephen McKeown Vice-President and Managing Director, Allstate Northern Ireland  Conor Murphy, Economy Minister Tim Soutphommasane, Chief Diversity Officer at Oxford John Healy, Chair, Invest Northern Ireland Judith Gillespie, Co-Chair, Diversity Mark Assessment Panel  Caroline van der Feltz FCIPD HR Director, Danske Bank UK  Shauna McPeake MCIPD Director of People and Culture, Catalyst Lata Sharma, Broadcaster and Commentator James Uhomoibhi, Head of AI in Education Research Group and Lecturer in Engineering, Ulster University Laura Dowie MCMI, MBA, Director, Timely Careers Lisa McIlvenna, Deputy Managing Director, Business in the Community Northern Ireland in the Community NI Mark McAllister, CEO, The Labour Relations Agency #DiversityMark #EDISummit #MarkOfProgress #ActionToImpact

📢 We are delighted to partner with Allstate Northern Ireland for Northern Ireland's largest EDI-focused conference. The Summit will see over 300 businesses under one day. 🙌🏾 📌 We welcome our supporting sponsors for this Summit - Gilbert-Ash Danske Bank UK Belfast City Council The Labour Relations Agency Northern Ireland Electricity Networks Ulster University Version 1 Business in the Community Northern Ireland Timely Careers 🤝 📍Attendees will be listening from our esteemed speakers Carolyn Stewart, Conference Host 🎙 Stephen McKeown Vice-President and Managing Director, Allstate Northern Ireland  Conor Murphy, Economy Minister Tim Soutphommasane, Chief Diversity Officer at Oxford John Healy, Chair, Invest Northern Ireland Judith Gillespie, Co-Chair, Diversity Mark Assessment Panel Caroline van der Feltz FCIPD HR Director, Danske Bank UK Shauna McPeake MCIPD Director of People and Culture, Catalyst Lata Sharma, Broadcaster and Commentator James Uhomoibhi, Head of AI in Education Research Group and Lecturer in Engineering, Ulster University Laura Dowie MCMI, MBA, Director, Timely Careers Lisa McIlvenna, Deputy Managing Director, Business in the Community Northern Ireland in the Community NI Mark McAllister, CEO, The Labour Relations Agency 🎟 Tickets are selling out fast, click here to register your attendance ➡ https://bit.ly/3T7OdB7 #Sponsors #DiversityMark #EDISummit #MarkOfProgress #ActionToImpact