After living abroad for over 20 years, Karen O'Reilly returned to West Cork in 2013, bringing with her over two decades of experience in Finance and Management and a desire for flexible work to accommodate her family commitments. With her husband’s job requiring him to be away for nine months each year, Karen needed a … Continue reading Transforming the Workforce: How Karen O’Reilly Founded Employmum and Employflex to Champion Flexible Work
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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
APNI – Empowering African professionals and professionals of African descent in Ireland
The African Professional Network of Ireland (APNI), founded in 2016, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to connecting and empowering professionals of African descent in Ireland. APNI offers a variety of programs including themed events, webinars, workshops, and career development initiatives. The organisation aims to foster collaboration, provide career support through mentorship and networking events, and … Continue reading APNI – Empowering African professionals and professionals of African descent in Ireland
Amanda Wallace: Transforming Business Landscapes with a Passion for People and Performance
Amanda Wallace has been building high-performance teams for over 25 years, spanning roles including Head of Business Development, Head of Training and Development, CPO, and COO. Inspired by a passion for people, Amanda excels in delivering change and transformation projects, developing new strategies and processes, and unifying goals to embed lasting cultural change. As a … Continue reading Amanda Wallace: Transforming Business Landscapes with a Passion for People and Performance
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
Zoya Miari – A double refugee who is now a OYW Peace Ambassador and platforming refugee stories around the world
I first came accross Zoya Miari's story at One Young World in Belfast. Zoya is a double refugee, meaning she has had to flee war twice. However, through her advocacy for refugees around the world Zoya was invited to One Young World in Manchester. It was here that she met fellow delegates and refugees and … Continue reading Zoya Miari – A double refugee who is now a OYW Peace Ambassador and platforming refugee stories around the world