Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
CEO, Cpl Group
Lorna Conn
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are an important part of who we are at Cpl. We are proud of our strong track record of female leadership, and we continue to build a more inclusive workplace by taking meaningful steps to reduce inequality across our business.
At Cpl, we recognise that diversity includes both visible, and invisible differences. Creating an inclusive environment helps us build stronger relationships with each other, our clients, our candidates, and the communities we support.
Cpl has been actively supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for many years. An important milestone in our journey was the launch of our LGBTQ+ employee network, BeProud@Cpl, in 2017. This marked the beginning of a more structured approach to DEI across our business.
Shortly afterwards, we introduced the Cpl Sense of Us Survey to better understand the diversity of our workforce and the experiences of our people. The insights gathered helped shape six key DE&I focus areas at Cpl: LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Multiculturalism, Working Parents & Carers, and Disability.
Since then, we have continued to develop programmes, initiatives, and events that support a more inclusive workplace and create meaningful impact across our business and communities.
Cpl is proud to hold the Gold Award from the Irish Centre for Diversity, recognising our commitment to building an inclusive workplace where Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are embedded across our organisation and culture.
Gender Pay Gap Report
This is Cpl Ireland's Gender Pay Gap (GPG) Report 2025. The Gender Pay Gap legislation ensures that there is clearer transparency on gender pay in the workplace.
We welcome this reporting measure as an important step in supporting greater representation and equality across our workforce.
Download the report to explore Cpl’s Gender Pay Gap metrics and the actions we are taking to address areas of imbalance.
DEI Awards
We are proud to have received the Business & Finance Media Group ESG Award for Diversity, Equality & Inclusion. This recognition reflects the progress we continue to make in building a diverse and inclusive culture across Cpl.
BeProud is our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programme at Cpl, built around the message: “Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.”
It reflects our belief that every person brings unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths to our business.
As an equal opportunity employer, it’s very important that everyone should feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
We believe that a more diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens the relationships we build with our clients, candidates, communities, and each other.
DEI committee
At Cpl, our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee brings together colleagues from across the Cpl Group. This team plays an important role in shaping our DE&I strategy and turning our commitments into meaningful action across the following areas:
Be Proud Cafés
We encourage anyone who wants to be part of our DEI journey to join our cafés and share their ideas and experiences. These sessions take place every two weeks and are shaped by the topics and conversations raised by attendees. Engagement has been strong, reflecting the importance of creating open and inclusive spaces for discussion.
We also provide an organisation-wide ideas forum where colleagues can share feedback and suggestions for existing or future initiatives. The insights and ideas gathered through these cafés and discussions help shape the ongoing work of our DEI Committee.
Some of the topics we have explored so far include:
Cultural Awareness | LGBTQ+ | Disability & Accessibility | Working Parents | Working Carers | Menopause
Groups we support to enable a more inclusive workplace
Awareness Days
At Cpl, we recognise and celebrate the moments that matter to our people. Below are some of the awareness days and initiatives we have marked by sharing information, resources, and stories across our business.
Zero Discrimination Day | Ability Day | International Women's Day | International Men's Day | Pride
Training
We offer a wide range of training opportunities to support our people’s development and growth. Some of the training programmes currently available are listed below:
Dignity & Respect at Work | Inclusive Leadership | Language & Recruitment | Mental Health Champion Training | Unconscious Bias | Beyond Pride | Working Across Cultures | How to Be an Ally for Diversity and Inclusion
DE&I Strategic Goals and Action Plan 2024-2026
Explore our DE&I Strategic Goals and Action Plan 2024–2026 by clicking on the button below.
Internal Communications
We regularly update our people on the progress we are making against our Diversity & Inclusion strategy and the actions we continue to take across our business. This is reflected in the following initiatives:
Monthly Cpl News Bulletins with a dedicated slot for DEI | CEO Monthly updates | Quarterly DEI Newsletter | Monthly Wellbeing Newsletter | Regular updates
Cpl is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome people from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us build stronger relationships and deliver better outcomes for our clients, candidates, communities, and colleagues.
