Mona Eames Project Manager, Diversity Equality and Inclusion HSE

Leadership at all levels Develop Future Capability Attracting Top Talent Engage our People Drive & Reward High Performance Foster Diversity ATTRACTION DEVELOPMENT PERFORMANCE

Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation. The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical or mental disability, civil status, membership of the Traveller community, and geographic location are respected, valued and can reach their full potential.

We aim to develop the workforce of the HSE which reflects the diversity of HSE service users, and which is strengthened through accommodating and valuing different perspectives, ultimately resulting in improved service –user experience.

Disability, Gender, Membership of Traveller Community, Civil/Family Status, Sexual Orientation/LGBT, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Religious Beliefs, Race/Ethnic Minority, Rural/Geography, Age.

Strategic Plan

y. 1.Strategic Positioning [People Strategy Priority 2.9) DEI Steering Group / DEI Proofing Preventative Measures 2.Data Analytics (People Strategy Priority 2.9 and 5.6) SLA’s / Workforce Planning/ Employee Survey / Disability census 3.Recruitment & Selection (People Strategy Priority 4) 3% Staff with disabilities/ Workshop for HR Specialists 4.Women in Leadership(People Strategy Priorities 2.1 and 2.4 and 2.9 ) Supporting women pre and post pregnancy/ Assess unconscious bias 5.Employees with Disability (People Strategy Priority 4.9) Disability Action Group/ Project Search Interns/ Disability Intern. Employee Survey 6.Culturally Diverse Teams – (People Strategy Priority 2.9) HSE Dress Code and Uniform Policy 7.Review of LED and Leadership Programmes - DEI messages (People Strategy Priority 3.10) DEI Statement in Employee Handbook and Induction Materials 8.Development of Corporate Social Responsibility Function and Strategic Plan (People Strategy 2.13, 7.4) Corporate Social Responsiblity Policy in place Strategic Plan

One-size-fits-all solutions don’t work

“Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.” — Malcolm Forbes What role do you think empathy plays in advancing the role of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in HSE? As a HR Specialist – Think about standing in the shoes of the staff members whom you work with / have coffee with / lead / mentor / advise / coach / train / performance manage How can the HR Specialist support Line Managers to be local champions for Diversity Equality and Inclusion? For Example – look beyond the disability...