JONES ENGINEERING ACHIEVES SILVER ACCREDITATION FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EXCELLENCE

JONES ENGINEERING ACHIEVES SILVER ACCREDITATION FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EXCELLENCE


Jones Engineering is proud to announce it has been awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity, effective for a two-year period. This recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and progressive workplace.

Following the successful attainment of Bronze Accreditation in 2023, Jones Engineering set a clear and ambitious goal to achieve Silver by 2025. Led by the HR team under Chief People Officer Carmel Walsh, with the full support of CEO Stephen McCabe and the wider leadership team, a comprehensive strategy was developed to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels of the organisation.

Staff engagement and transparent internal communications were central to the journey. The company is particularly proud of its performance in Pillar 3: Recruitment, Retention & Progression, where results reflect a deep-rooted commitment to valuing people and enabling career growth.

 

James Gough, Ruairi Flynn, Conor Mulcahy, Carmel Walsh, Stephen McCabe, Lisa Flynn, Asanka Liyanage, Stephen Anderson.

Jones Engineering received top national and industry-specific scores within the Construction & Engineering sector in areas including talent attraction, retention, and advancement opportunities.

Carmel Walsh, Chief People Officer, commented:
“We are incredibly proud to have achieved Silver Accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. At Jones Engineering, we have worked hard to integrate strong D&I practices throughout every stage of the employee experience — from recruitment and onboarding to development, progression, and support.

Increasing and retaining a diverse workforce is only possible through effective, transparent, and fair systems. Across the organisation, teams have championed initiatives that bring our values to life, helping to build workplaces that are accepting, inclusive, and future-focused.”

Jones Engineering will continue striving toward excellence in diversity and inclusion, with a focus on innovation, equity, and employee empowerment.

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: michael@irishconstruction.com      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE 

 

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