aib inclusion & diversity
At AIB we recognise that every person has a unique background and set of experiences. That’s why we promote universal inclusion, embracing difference and supporting all colleagues to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to ensure equitable opportunities for all, paying special attention to diverse employees in an inclusive workplace where everyone has a sense of belonging. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) work also extends to the communities we serve, driving impact that enables inclusive growth and positive changes in people’s lives.
We believe that everyone has a role to play in bringing I&D to life! We enable colleagues through leading edge policies, an inclusive approach to hybrid working and innovative learning and development opportunities such as our award-winning Mentor Her programme. We also host a suite of dedicated I&D activities running all year long, many of which are led by active Inclusion Networks where employees give life and voice to our I&D initiatives.
AIB is proud to be the first Financial Services company in Ireland to achieve a Gold Investors in Diversity Accreditation. Our ambition is to keep finding ways to improve, working hard to improve I&D employee experiences, practices, tracking and reporting everywhere we operate. We are guided in this work by a wide range of external partners including the 30% Club and the Open Doors Initiative.
Click on the tabs below to view our diversity and inclusion initiatives:
Employee Networks
Our inclusion network members ensure we continue to challenge ourselves to do more to drive our I&D agenda – both across the organisation as well as in the community. Our networks include:
- Women's Network
- Roots Network
- Pride Network
- Ability Network
- Family Network
Teen Turn
Teen Turn provides 15-16 year old girls with hands-on technology experience, as well as supporting them with future qualifications and a greater understanding of their opportunities
AIB took part for the first time in 2019, winning Best Host that year
Technology Returners Programme
Women ReBOOT is an award-winning initiative to support experienced and qualified ICT women who have taken a career break to reignite their Technology career
The Technology Returners Programme empowers women through training, mentorship, and guidance
Mentor Her
“Mentor Her” is a unique female exclusive mentoring programme central to AIB’s continuing commitment to support women to achieve their career potential and progression, as well as ensuring a sustainable business by building a female talent pipeline.
The Mentor Her programme offers mentees (a) one on one mentoring with a senior colleague (all genders); (b) a peer mentoring network; and (c) a leadership programme.
- Mentorship Programme established in 2018
- Female employees are matched with male and female mentors throughout AIB to help navigate their career journey
- Provides strong role models, sponsors and networking opportunities
Leading Inclusively
- Leading inclusively is core to AIB’s beliefs
- Fostering the individuality and diverse perspectives that are present across AIB helps us to achieve our core values and beliefs
- The Network organises regular Inclusive Leadership events to promote awareness and educate
AIB Together
- The AIB Together Programme launched in 2018
- €2.4m financial investment into core partners FoodCloud and Soar
- Offers two days per year for employees to volunteer for charities or community organisations
- To date, AIB employees have given over 8,000 hours of volunteering
Pride Network
At AIB, the group’s ambition is to create programmes and initiatives that will lead to greater respect and inclusion for all LGBT+ employees.
Our Pride Network brings awareness and provides a voice to the LGBT+ community within AIB. We bring together employees with a shared interest in supporting the LGBT+ community, whether you identify as LGBT+ or as an ally.
Our inclusion network members ensure we continue to challenge ourselves to do more to drive our I&D agenda – both across the organisation as well as in the community. Our networks include:
- Women's Network
- Roots Network
- Pride Network
- Ability Network
- Family Network
- Teen Turn provides 15-16 year old girls with hands-on technology experience, as well as supporting them with future qualifications and a greater understanding of their opportunities
- AIB took part for the first time in 2019, winning Best Host that year
- Women ReBOOT is an award-winning initiative to support experienced and qualified ICT women who have taken a career break to reignite their Technology career
- The Technology Returners Programme empowers women through training, mentorship, and guidance
“Mentor Her” is a unique female exclusive mentoring programme central to AIB’s continuing commitment to support women to achieve their career potential and progression, as well as ensuring a sustainable business by building a female talent pipeline.
The Mentor Her programme offers mentees (a) one on one mentoring with a senior colleague (all genders); (b) a peer mentoring network; and (c) a leadership programme.
- Mentorship Programme established in 2018
- Female employees are matched with male and female mentors throughout AIB to help navigate their career journey
- Provides strong role models, sponsors and networking opportunities
- Leading inclusively is core to AIB’s beliefs
- Fostering the individuality and diverse perspectives that are present across AIB helps us to achieve our core values and beliefs.
- The Network organises regular Inclusive Leadership events to promote awareness and educate
- The AIB Together Programme launched in 2018
- €2.4m financial investment into core partners FoodCloud and Soar
- Offers two days per year for employees to volunteer for charities or community organisations
- To date, AIB employees have given over 8,000 hours of volunteering
At AIB, the group’s ambition is to create programmes and initiatives that will lead to greater respect and inclusion for all LGBT+ employees.
Our Pride Network brings awareness and provides a voice to the LGBT+ community within AIB. We bring together employees with a shared interest in supporting the LGBT+ community, whether you identify as LGBT+ or as an ally.
