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MASS MUTUAL
“The 100 percent rating from the CEI reinforces the ongoing success that MassMutual has achieved in making our company an employer of choice in the LGBT community, one that encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work,” said Mike Fanning, executive vice president, MassMutual and executive sponsor of the company’s LGBT employee resource group, PRIDE. “As a result, we are a more innovative company and ultimately a more successful one,”
AT&T
“It means something when reputed organizations like the Human Rights Campaign grade us a perfect 100,” said Debbie Storey, AT&T senior vice president of talent development and chief diversity officer. “Not just because we value their analysis, but because they validate that we’re truly an inclusive company. Young people who want a great place to work in 2013 and beyond are going to companies that promote diversity and inclusion. We believe we set the bar – and we appreciate that the HRC recognizes that.”
TIME WARNER CABLE
“We are humbled that the Human Rights Campaign continues to recognize Time Warner Cable as a place where LGBT people can start, grow and enjoy their careers,” said Peter Stern, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, People and Corporate Development Officer at Time Warner Cable. “We’re proud to be the service provider of choice for our LGBT customers across the country.”
UNION BANK
“We are extremely proud to receive a perfect score of 100 percent and a ‘Best Places to Work” recognition on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation 2014 Corporate Equality Index,” said Union Bank Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Annemieke van der Werff. “Celebrating diversity and inclusion has been part of the bank’s nearly 150-year heritage, and it’s exciting when our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels within the bank is recognized.”
SAFEWAY
“Having a workplace that is supportive and celebrates diversity is not only important, but is key to the success of our business,” said Larree Renda, Executive Vice President. “Through the efforts of our Employee Resource Groups and Human Resources Department, we have a company that offers a positive culture, good benefits and opportunities for our employees.”
DARDEN RESTAURANTS
“At Darden, we embrace diversity and inclusion as business imperatives that are critical to our success and future growth,” said Samir Gupte, senior vice president of Culture for Darden. “We believe that understanding and embracing our unique differences enriches our corporate culture and enables us to be a stronger, high-performing organization.”
CHRYSLER GROUP
“Chrysler Group’s longstanding support of our LGBT employees, customers and communities is a source of pride for our entire Company,” said Georgette Borrego Dulworth, Director, Talent Acquisition & Diversity, Chrysler Group LLC. “Our consistent record of accomplishment providing benefit parity for our LGBT employees represents our core belief that these are not things you do because you have to, but because they are the right things to do.”
AXA EQUITABLE
“We are extremely proud of AXA’s long-standing commitment to workplace equality and we are honored to receive this recognition,” said Nick Lane, head of AXA’s U.S. Life and Retirement business. “We look forward to continuing to work with and in the LGBT community, striving for excellence in promoting workplace inclusion, diversity, equality and financial literacy.”
CHOICE HOTELS
“Choice Hotels provides an inclusive environment for all of our associates. For three years in a row we have scored a perfect 100 in this index,” said Steve Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels. “Diversity and inclusion are important to growing our business. We want the best and the brightest working for Choice Hotels. Ensuring that we adhere to inclusionary practices means that we can find the best talent out there, which ultimately makes us a better business.”
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