Diversity Equality and Inclusion (DEI) team
Valuing diversity and inclusion in the HSE
Conducting equality impact assessments
Diversity Equality and Inclusion (DEI) team
We help in creating a culture where employees are valued and supported, and work in an environment free from discrimination.
We help the organisation to improve the recruitment, support and retention of employees across all diversity grounds, including disability. This is done through awareness-raising and developing the HSE as an employer of choice for diverse groups.
Background
The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to treating our employees equally in relation to:
- age
- civil status
- disability
- ethnicity and race
- family status
- gender
- membership of the Traveller community
- religion
- sexual orientation
We treat our employees equally in:
- recruitment
- pay
- conditions
- training
- work experience
- career progression
Valuing diversity and inclusion in the HSE
Diversity and inclusion in healthcare helps us:
- gain new perspectives
- improve decision making
- spark innovation and creativity
HSE employees should be treated with dignity and respect and have the right to work in an inclusive and safe environment, free from bullying, discrimination and harassment.
Valuing diversity and inclusion in the HSE poster (PDF, 130 KB, 1 page)
For further information or support, contact diversity.hr@hse.ie
Support with DEI enquiries
We provide advice and support to managers and staff on diversity, equality and inclusion enquiries.
In 2024, we received over 700 enquiries from managers and staff on a range of topics.
These include:
- HSE staff support networks for employees who are LGBTQIA+, from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability
- reasonable accommodations from staff with disabilities
- diversity, equality and inclusion training, initiatives and policy
Additional information about our 2024 enquiries is available in the 2024 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Annual Report (Word, 1.5 MB, 9 pages).
Enquiries are treated confidentially and reporting is based on anonymised data.
If you have questions about diversity, equality and inclusion, or need advice or support, email diversity.hr@hse.ie.
Reports
2024 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Annual Report (Word, 1.5 MB, 9 pages).
2023 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Annual Report (Word, 116 KB, 5 pages)
Conducting equality impact assessments
An equality impact assessment (EQIA) is carried out on a policy or plan to ensure it takes account of diversity and equality.
To do an EQIA well, you need a group of staff who understand the different aspects of diversity. For example, if a HR policy could significantly affect employees with disabilities, the assessment should involve several staff members with disabilities and long-term health conditions, along with HR staff.
The DEI team help with putting EQIAs into practice by:
- facilitating EQIA discussions
- providing expert participants and advisers
- sourcing relevant equality data to help make EQIA discussions more robust
- linking to expert staff panel members with lived experience of diversity issues
- linking to external agencies with expertise in equality matters
- reviewing outcomes of EQIAs
To take part in the EQIA process as a staff representative, email diversity.hr@hse.ie
Contact
Email: diversity.hr@hse.ie