Business Accreditation
Business accreditation can help you create a more diverse workplace by supporting your organisation to make it more attractive to all job applicants. The more diverse a business is, the better its staff retention and profitability.
The NI WISE Hub
WISE enables and energises people in business, industry and education to increase the participation, contribution and success of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. They work with stakeholders to boost the talent pool from classroom to boardroom and drive economic growth.
Diversity Mark
The Diversity Mark is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have reached the required standard of commitment to advancing Diversity and Inclusion.
For companies from all sectors the Diversity Mark is a ‘Mark of Progress’ that publicly declares that they are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace to benefit all employees.
The Equality Commission Northern Ireland
The ECNI is dedicated to improving the gender balance in STEM because:
It matters to the economy
The UK, last year, detailed a plan to create 142,000 new jobs by 2023 and there is already a STEM skills shortage. For Northern Ireland, this could mean 125,000 high value jobs to fill. Tech is relevant to almost every economic activity.
It matters to employers
In the uncertain economic times following Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic, Northern Ireland needs to develop the very best pool of STEM candidates for its present and future economic prosperity and growth.
It matters to employees
People with STEM have a wide choice of roles and STEM employers offer some of the highest starting salaries. The average starting salary in science in Northern Ireland in 2019 was £33,636. People with careers in science report their careers are fulfilling . Women should have equal opportunities to access these careers.
Want to get involved?
We are looking for Northern Ireland organisations who want to get involved and women in STEM careers who would be interested in acting as role models. If you’d like to take part, just fill in the form and we’ll get back to you.