Step-By-Step Guide

NOTE: By filling in your diversity data, you:

1. Confirm that you have read and understood the UCC ESS Tool Data Protection Notice (DPN) (link to follow). 
2. Consent to the University College Cork collecting and processing your data in line with the DPN. 

STEP 1. Log in to your Employee Self-Service (ESS) platform as usual using your UCC email credentials. You can easily access the ESS app through here: 

https://www.ucc.ie/en/ess

STEP 2. Once in, click on your Profile Picture or Initials in the upper-left corner:

STEP 3. A new screen will open. The Diversity Tool is under the first tab. Click on it, and these two parts will be available:

STEP 4. Fill in the fields in the ‘Background’ part by choosing options from the drop-down lists, or by picking your Date of Birth on a calendar.

If you need to consult some of the data terms used, please go to Diversity Data Categories - Terminology.

STEP 5. Do the same in the ‘Disability’ part. If you have more than one disability or an ongoing medical condition, use the second tab to pick form the drop-down list. There is a range of options below to provide, should you wish to do so. 

Please note these details will not be shared with your line manager, so please contact them directly should you need accommodations due to your disability or medical condition. 

If you need to consult some of the data terms used, please go to Diversity Data Categories - Terminology.

STEP 6. Click ‘Save’ and the data is saved automatically.

If you do not click ‘Save’ your data will not be recorded.

Should you need to update your data, follow the same steps. 

For more information and further support on the ESS portal please visit the ESS webpage.