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What is DAWN (Diversity At Work Network)?
The Diversity At Work Network is a unique
national project aimed at creating a range of supports for
local businesses to create an intercultural environment
within their organisation. The project has a particular
focus on companies employing migrant workers.
The DAWN project is a partnership between
the Chamber of Commerce of Ireland, Institute of Technology
Blanchardstown and the National Consultative Committee on
Racism and Interculturalism. The project is primarily funded
by the EU Community Equal Initiative.
DAWN Project Initiatives have included:
- Development of local diversity networks in Cork, Monaghan
and South County Dublin to support local business communities
to develop diversity strategies
- Action based research and labour market surveys
- Diversity at Work, an accred third
level diversity training module
- Diversity at Work Training Program
What is the Diversity At Work Training Programme?
The training is specifically targeted at
companies employing or potentially employing foreign nationals,
particularly from outside the European Economic Area. The
diversity at work training programme is a tailored training
package for local businesses and employers interested in
intercultural competence in the workplace. There are two
stages in the diversity at Work Training Programme.
Stage One: Induction Training
This is a two-day training session. The
Induction Training focuses on understanding the contextual
background and legislative and policy framework in accommodating
diversity in the workplace.
Contextual Background:
- What is diversity?
- Mapping the business case for diversity
- Facts and Figures on Migration
- Understanding discrimination and racism
Legislative and Policy Framework:
- Irish Immigration Policy
- Equality Legislation
Stage Two: Tailored Training
This is a five-day training package of
support, designed by the training consultants to meet the
specific training and knowledge gaps identified by companies.
The training consultants and the chamber of commerce will
engage with local companies to identify these specific training
needs. The tailored training package focuses more specifically
on potential areas such as:
- Strategies for developing an intercultural workplace
policy
- Understanding works permit policy
- Developing an equality policy
- Implementing Equality Audits
- Cross cultural communication
- Addressing Racism in the workplace
Who provides the training?
The training is provided by the training
and resource unit of the National Consultative Committee
on Racism and Interculturalism (www.nccri.ie). The National
Consultative Committee is an expert body on racism and interculturalism
which has provided training extensively to public bodies,
government departments, trade unions, academic & educational
institutions and has consulted with companies such as Dublin
Bus, Eircom and ESB in the development of their equality
and diversity strategies.
Why should my company participate in the Diversity
at Work Training Programme?
Accommodating diversity is an important
element of good business practice. The Diversity at Work
Training Programme offers companies the skills and knowledge
to successfully accommodate and embrace diversity by:
- Raising awareness about the benefits of developing workplace
diversity policies with a particular focus on the inclusion
of migrant workers
- Providing practical information on employment issues,
in particular in regard to employment permits
- Giving practical guidance to employers on developing
intercultural workplace policy and practices
Publications:
Managing Diversity in the Workplace: Focus on the Employment of Migrant Workers
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NCCRI
Diversity At Work Network: Labour Force Survey 2004
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For Further information contact your local chambers
of commerce:
Cork Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT: Chris Dorgan
Fitzgerald House
Summerhill
North Cork
TEL: 021- 4509044
EMAIL: info@corkchamber.ie
Monaghan Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT: Joe Herron
North Road
Monaghan Town
County Monaghan
TEL: 047-71218
EMAIL: info@crocastps.com
South County Dublin Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT: Sarah Callaghan
Tallaght Business Centre
Whitetown Business Park
Tallaght
Dublin 24
TEL: 01-4622107
EMAIL: business@sdchamber.ie
For further information on the DAWN Project contact:
Jean Reddan
DAWN Project
Chamber of Commerce of Ireland
17 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
TEL: 00353-1-6612888
FAX: 00353-1-6612811
EMAIL: jean@chambersireland.ie
Link:
Further information on the Chambers of Commerce of Ireland
website:
www.chambersireland.ie/index.asp?docID=626
