The Walt Disney Company Earns Perfect Score For LGBTQ Workplace Equality
Congratulations to the The Walt Disney Company who has earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)! This is a national benchmarking survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF). The report evaluates corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality. This is the 13th consecutive year that The Walt Disney Company has received top marks. HRCF has recognized The Walt Disney Company as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
The 2019 CEI evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices. This includes workforce protections and domestic partner benefits. Furthermore it reviews transgender-inclusive health care benefits and public engagements with the LGBTQ community. Disney also satisfied all of CEI’s criteria. It has also consistently met the evolving standards for a perfect score.
At The Walt Disney Company, inclusion is a critical part of telling the best stories, being relevant and expanding audiences. They have been a leader in providing benefits to same-sex couples. They have also supported transitioning employees and fostering LGBTQ business employee resource groups. Furthermore, they provide training for employees and leaders on LGBTQ inclusion. The Company is also committed to contributing to diverse communities through service and donations to different organizations. Some of these groups include: Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, Trevor Project, GLSEN, GLAAD, Human Rights Campaign and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
“We are committed to creating and sustaining a welcoming environment for all our employees,” said Latondra Newton, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We are proud of our longstanding commitment to LGBTQ workplace equality.”
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