‘Racism is rampant in Ireland, across all sectors and levels’
Is racism in Ireland getting better or worse?
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion special report looks at how the global impact of the pandemic on EDI policies in business is becoming clear. Covid- 19 has accentuated long-standing gender imbalances and there has been ground lost in terms of LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. Ireland still has one of the lowest rates of employment of people with disability in the EU.
Is racism in Ireland getting better or worse?
Certain jobs and sectors are colour blind in Ireland but overall race needs to be higher on the agenda
People with long-term health conditions are entitled to adaptations to their working environment or arrangements
Inclusive workplaces bring benefits for employers and employees, as the experiences of a graduate of the TCPID Certificate in Contemporary Living programme illustrate
ERGs provide support for personal and career development, forums for discussion and channels for initiating change
How open to be is a constant consideration for LGBTQI+ people in workplaces, where we can experience discrimination, conscious or otherwise, writes Peter McGuire
A proactive approach to gender equality is warranted but new policies alone won’t bridge the gap
Irish businesses are beginning to wake up to the advantages that neurodiverse talent can bring
At today’s rate of reform, the gender pay gap won’t close for 130 years, the World Economic Forum says
At least until recently in Ireland it was not unusual to have a boss tell you not to discuss pay with colleagues
The Civil Service gender balance is better at senior management level, with data seen as key to continued advances across the public sector
Millennials and Gen-Zers look for organisations that prioritise diversity and inclusion – EDI training might help yours to attract them
Workplace equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to a fair society – here experts suggest steps to take
Offering flexibility is the best way to bring parents, people with a disability and those from minority groups into the workplace
Laura O’Donovan of the Irish Centre for Diversity found keeping her sexuality secret detrimental to her career
Figures show Ireland ranks worst in the EU for employing people with disabilities – how can that be improved?
Ireland has entered Europe’s top 10 for gender balance at board level – now the focus is shifting to leadership teams
More than the aspirations in a company’s mission statement, these policies ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is the lived experience of its employees
Caregiving, particularly, can affect progression but seeing maternity leave as a part of one’s career benefits businesses and employees
Although progress in equality, diversity and inclusion is hard to quantify, the benefits of EDI policies are clear
To be effective, UB training must teach people to manage their biases, change their behaviour and, crucially, track their progress, writes Deanna O’Connor
Sacha Dekker was shocked when she returned to work six years ago to be told by a HR manager that her disability was not a priority for the company
Female participation in the Irish workforce has risen thanks to increased flexibility but companies still need to make themselves more attractive to female candidates
Organisations should take a systemic approach to promote diversity and inclusion in ways that also support business
The “always on” culture makes new forms of support valuable
There must be a level playing field for everyone working, especially as many people still choose to do their jobs remotely
Supporting people who work past the traditional retirement age can pay off for everyone
Peter McGuire on coming out in the workplace and how exclusion can be subtle, sometimes unintentional and sometimes overt, and you never know the prejudices some colleagues may quietly hold
Introducing support groups and reimagining cultures are some of the ways in which companies are striving to become better, writes Peter McGuire
Inclusion initiatives must be seen as valuable and not part of some ‘woke’ agenda or an attack on dominant groups
While maternity and paternity leave have become standard, companies also need to have clear policies for issues such as fertility, IVF and miscarriage
EDI needs to be a part of the company culture to combat subconscious attitudes and social stereotypes
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices