Mark Scully, a former Tax Director at KPMG Ireland discusses his journey and how his autism diagnosis in 2021 impacted his career. Initially joining KPMG’s tax graduate programme in 2011, Mark advanced through his career but faced underlying challenges that became apparent only after entering the workforce. Despite excelling in certain job aspects, he struggled … Continue reading How an autism diagnosis led Mark Scully to create his own coaching and neurodiversity consultancy company
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IDA Ireland – Focusing pratical actions the agency can take to make the organisation more accessible and inclusive
IDA Ireland, the Ireland's premier Foreign Direct Investment agency, prioritizes integrating Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles into its organizational culture and practices. The agency adopts a practical, action-oriented approach, driven by the Public Sector Duty mandate of "Assess, Address, Report" from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. By actively listening to employee experiences, … Continue reading IDA Ireland – Focusing pratical actions the agency can take to make the organisation more accessible and inclusive
Cpl – Discussing and embedding all aspects DEI throughout their organisation
Since 2017 when Cpl established the first LGBTQ+ committee in Ireland's recruitment agency sector. Cpl's DEI strategy involves various measures, including internal surveys, partnerships with organisations like the Irish Centre for Diversity, and the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their vision. They emphasise education and awareness, offering a wide range of DEI-related training … Continue reading Cpl – Discussing and embedding all aspects DEI throughout their organisation
The Valuable 500 – Putting hiring for people with disabilities on the agenda of the 500 most valuable in the world
In 2017, Caroline Casey created a plan: to improve the global unemployment rate among individuals with disabilities. While this task might seem daunting to some, Caroline embraced it as a challenge. She believed that if the 500 most valuable companies in the world pledged to prioritize disability employment, it could raise awareness about the significantly … Continue reading The Valuable 500 – Putting hiring for people with disabilities on the agenda of the 500 most valuable in the world