EW Group launches Diversity in Business Accreditation (DiBA)

Oct. 15, 2011 - PRLog -- DiBA comprises a comprehensive set of good and exemplar practice standards that address a range of business functions:   leadership, people and performance management, employee and community engagement, customer satisfaction and supplier diversity.  
The Accreditation has a number of key features to enhance business performance:
–   gain a competitive edge when bidding for contracts and improve the bottom line
–   reduce the risk of costly and time consuming litigation
–   improve employee retention, morale and satisfaction
–   develop a creative, innovative and inclusive workforce culture
–   be recognised as an employer of choice
–   achieve a benchmark that identifies diversity practice at an exemplary level
–   promote community engagement and partnership working
–   benefit from a diversified supply chain “strengthen the brand”
The Diversity in Business Accreditation is supported by a robust panel.  Some of the panel members include:  Lord Ray Collins, Peter Cornell, Marai Larasi and Ben Black.  The panel is chaired by Dr. Annie Hedge.
The launch was attended by a number of existing clients who are at various stages of their DiBA accreditation:  Simpson Millar LLP, City West Housing Trust and JBW Group.
Jane Farrell, Chief Executive of EW Group said; “My team have put considerable time and energy into developing and launching this Accreditation, we are delighted that it has been so well received with our clients.  I know that any business undertaking the DiBA Accreditation will appreciate the good practice procedures across a range of business functions.  We look forward to working with many other businesses.”
Lisa Scully, Head of Business Assurance at City West Housing has said: “This DiBA process builds on the excellent support provided by EW Group over a number of years. Achieving the accreditation will increase the return on investment made during this time, as we can use this to support continued growth in City West Housing Trust.”
For further information on EW Group and the DiBA Accreditation, please email Maylene Forder at   maylene.forder@equalityworks.co.uk