Equality and Diversity | Business Post

Sinéad Gibney: We can allow division to take hold, or we can listen with respect to trans voices

We need a mature, respectful and balanced discussion on the rights of trans people – one in which their needs are prioritised

International clients push for more diversity in Irish law firms

Customers increasingly want to see ‘real evidence’ of an inclusive workplace when choosing legal advisers

Tepid response from main parties to idea of ethnic minority quotas in elections

New report recommends legislation on ethnic minority targets if there is ‘no progress’ after next general election

How to manage: Diversity is about more than padding a board with people who look different

Our ultimate leadership goal should be the diversity of thought and inclusion of minority perspectives, regardless of what people look or sound like

Zeitgeist: Can live music become more inclusive after Covid?

With venues slowly beginning to reopen, the opportunity is there for a reimagining of the live music experience which ensures safer spaces for all – but will it be taken?

How to manage: Rising to the challenge of creating an inclusive workplace

Elevate, an initiative by Business in the Community, seeks to encourage companies to make a difference in society by actively promoting and encouraging diversity in the workplace

Young workers six times more likely to be on temporary contracts, study finds

Report by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and the ESRI also found Travellers and people with disabilities face employment inequality

PayPal and AkiDwA partner up to support migrant women

Door to Work project will provide professional development services to help create equal opportunity

The Sunday Interview: Sinéad Gibney, chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

The former Dáil candidate for the Social Democrats dropped out of last year’s general election campaign to become take up the top role at the organisation

How I manage: ‘You can achieve true trust and buy-in only when everyone feels that they belong’

A strong diversity and inclusion programme helps employees feel valued and united behind a common purpose and ultimately delivers better outcomes, Nestlé’s Kieran Conroy believes

Nadine O’Regan: Mr Potato Head bows to change to make everyone feel welcome

The toy controversy shows that we’re getting better at making our language inclusive, but old attitudes still remain

How to manage: Employers should be aware of proposed changes in equality law

Draft legislation would introduce a new ground of socio-economic disadvantage to existing protections for employees and job applicants

The great shecession: how Covid-19 is holding women back

From endless caring duties to more frequent job losses to the decimation of entire female-heavy sectors, Covid has been extra-hard on working women. How can the damage be repaired?

How companies can take a stand on social issues without virtue signalling

Many brands do campaigns around issues relating to equality and diversity, yet this risks coming across as performative if your company’s commitments and activities don’t back it up