Equality and diversity
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