This article will focus prodominantly on the larger universities and colleges in Ireland and what they are doing in the area of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). In the past, some of these places would have been seen as elitist and not for certain groups or people in society. However, all of these establishments have made … Continue reading The Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages – Education Part 2
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The Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages – Education Part 1
One of the largest employers in the state, the education system was by far the best and most consistent in its EDI efforts by a long way. Whether it's Apprenticeships, Colleges of Further Education, large universities or private colleges out of all the examples that I investigated there were several that really stood out. In … Continue reading The Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages – Education Part 1
A list of LGBTQ+ organisation that assist people in education or the workplace
It's Pride Month!! To celebrate a number of schools, third level education and the workplace are celebrating the nearly thousands of people who identify as being on the LGBTQ+ spectrum bring in outside organisations who advocate, educate and empower their supports, no matter what area of the LGBTQ+ spctrum they idemtify with. Some of these … Continue reading A list of LGBTQ+ organisation that assist people in education or the workplace
Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages in Ireland Part 2 – Large Irish Organisations
The second part of my investigation into organisations in Ireland who have Diversity and Inclusion Landing pages, looks at large Irish organisations. The fact that their Headquarters are based in Ireland allows their content to be tailored to an online Irish audience. So they can promote the Irish organisations that they work with to achieve … Continue reading Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages in Ireland Part 2 – Large Irish Organisations
The Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages in Ireland, Part 1 – Public Service
In this article I will be investigating the Diversity and Inclusion landing pages and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) pages of Irish public service and semi-state run companies. According to the CSO approximately 300,000 people are employed in the Irish public sector alone and that’s in addition to the thousands of people employed in semi-state bodies … Continue reading The Best Diversity and Inclusion Landing Pages in Ireland, Part 1 – Public Service
ChatGPT’s version of a Diversity and Inclusion policy
According to the most recent data, almost half (47%) of all companies surveyed by the CIPD in the UK don't have a Diversity and Inclusion Policy. There's been so much written about ChatGPT lately I thought 'what if I asked it to create a Diversity and Inclusion Policy for a large organisation?' Here's the result: … Continue reading ChatGPT’s version of a Diversity and Inclusion policy
Irish Podcasts that are powering the discussion around Diversity and Inclusion
Irish people are turning to podcasts as a form of entertainment more and more. According to the Irish Times, a Reuters Institute Digital News Report said “Across a 20-country sample, the Irish topped the podcast-listening leaderboard with 46 per cent saying they had listened to one in the past month, up from 41 per cent … Continue reading Irish Podcasts that are powering the discussion around Diversity and Inclusion
Organisations empowering Diversity and Inclusion through Mentoring
According to Irishjobs.ie "Sun Microsystems implemented a mentoring programme. Mentors were six times more likely to be promoted than those not in the programme. Mentees were five times more likely to achieve a promotion. Mentees were five times more likely to receive an increase in pay than those who did not participate. Mentors have had … Continue reading Organisations empowering Diversity and Inclusion through Mentoring
Last Minute Christmas Gift Shopping Ideas From Irish Brands Working in Diversity and Inclusion
From people purchasing ethically made, sustainable, organic or mission driven products, to companies created by people with disabilities, there is a wide selection of ideas for a last minute gift to give those more difficult to buy for people in your life Often the go-to present for the “difficult to get person”, if you know … Continue reading Last Minute Christmas Gift Shopping Ideas From Irish Brands Working in Diversity and Inclusion
Irish Toy brands that are being pro-active in the area of Diversity and Inclusion
More and more Irish consumers are turning to brands that are environmentally friendly, ethically or empowering minority groups. With Christmas fast approaching there are lots of grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends looking for gifts for parents of young children. So in an effort to encourage more consumers to buy Irish this year. Here are just … Continue reading Irish Toy brands that are being pro-active in the area of Diversity and Inclusion
Companies to follow in D&I from Gifted Craft Fair
For over 50 years, The Gifted Craft Fair has been a staple for many to kick off their Christmas shopping, and this year it’s back at the RDS for 2022. It’s a great way to kick off the festive season, with over 400 exhibitors including over 100 artisan food stalls. 35,000 customers are expected to … Continue reading Companies to follow in D&I from Gifted Craft Fair
Irish brands that can help you with pre-Christmas shopping
A lot of people have begun their Christmas shopping already. But it’s often difficult to know where to shop if you want sustainable, environmentally friendly, ethically made, Irish products, or brands that are doing proactive things in the area of Diversity and Inclusion. Well here is a list of Irish brands that you can buy … Continue reading Irish brands that can help you with pre-Christmas shopping
Products and services that can assist people with Dyslexia in education or the workplace
It’s said that dyslexia affects approximately 10-15% of the population. While there are many negative stereotypes about the condition, LinkedIn has recently added “dyslexic thinking” as a skill on their website, due to the positive effects the condition can give a person. Two of the most viewed articles on my website area ‘Irish Start-up Founders … Continue reading Products and services that can assist people with Dyslexia in education or the workplace
Websites that are powering Diversity and Inclusion recruitment in Ireland
One of my most successful articles was job coaching services for people with disabilities in Ireland. This article was then published by ThinkBusiness.ie. However, it’s one thing to be coached about how to get a job. The challenge is to find, apply, be interviewed and be welcomed into the company. So where are the best … Continue reading Websites that are powering Diversity and Inclusion recruitment in Ireland
Irish businesses to follow from The Dublin Tech Summit
After 2 years away, The Dublin Tech Summit took place on the 15th and 16th June. The fastest growing tech summit in Europe and the largest corporate event to take place so far in Ireland since the relaxation of Covid-19 measures. With over 1,000 people in attendance, with 200 speakers, 50 corporate partners and 150 … Continue reading Irish businesses to follow from The Dublin Tech Summit
Organisations in Ireland that assist Refugees, migrants or people in Direct Provision
According to the Irish Times "There are more than 8,200 adults and children living in direct provision and emergency accommodation centres. These include 5,116 adults and 1,784 children in direct provision with an additional 1,186 adults and 174 children in emergency accommodation centres." The latest CSO figures suggest there are more than 650,000 migrants currently … Continue reading Organisations in Ireland that assist Refugees, migrants or people in Direct Provision
Irish fashion brands in the Diversity and Inclusion sector that you can support this Christmas
The Irish fashion market has never been stronger. One of the breakout areas within this market has been local, sustainable, ethically sourced brands and/or brands in the disability or female empowerment sector. This is just a selection of some of the biggest brands in the area in Ireland: Chariot Clothing Designed by a person in … Continue reading Irish fashion brands in the Diversity and Inclusion sector that you can support this Christmas
International Womens Day – Irish companies advancing female empowerment in the workplace
International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In recent years a number of organisations have been created or continued in Ireland in order to advance women in the workplace and break the glass ceilings that previously existed. It’s these companies, their participants and the support … Continue reading International Womens Day – Irish companies advancing female empowerment in the workplace
Ireland’s most successful fundraisers and voluntary campaigns during Covid-19
In 2020 Covid-19 saw the closures of schools, offices, businesses parks and any type of group events. This had a drastically negative effect on charities and not for profits and saw a detrimental effect on the communities of services they provide. However, a number of charities, people and families have come together to raise money … Continue reading Ireland’s most successful fundraisers and voluntary campaigns during Covid-19
Irish companies embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Education Sector
On average Ireland spends approximately 4% of our GDP on the education sector each year. There are more than a million people in Ireland in education at all levels. While the sector is dominated by the state in the recent past a large number of companies have started to provide additional services or reach out … Continue reading Irish companies embracing Diversity and Inclusion in the Education Sector
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