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Bayer Once Again Earns Top Marks in 2021 Disability Equality Index

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For the first year, Bayer earned a score of 100% in the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI) and was recognized for the third consecutive year as a Best Place to work for Disability Inclusion.

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  • For the first year, Bayer earned a score of 100% in the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI) and was recognized for the third consecutive year as a Best Place to work for Disability Inclusion.
  • The DEI is the most comprehensive disability inclusion tool designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates across the United States.
  • In 2021, 319 corporations, including 67 Fortune 100, 164 Fortune 500, and 180 Fortune 1000 utilized the DEI to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts.
  • For more information on the 2021 Disability Equality Index, visit https://disabilityin.org .

MetLife Recognized for Disability Equality

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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), making the company a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fifth year in a row.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), making the company a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the fifth year in a row.
  • The DEI a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nations largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
  • We are proud to be recognized by the Disability Equality Index for creating a workplace where people with diverse abilities are supported and empowered.
  • The MetLife DiverseAbilities inclusion network champions disability inclusion and awareness among MetLife employees, helping them access essential resources available to them, their families, and friends.

Getting Hired Appoints Amanda Burke as New Leader to Assume Role on July 26

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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HANOVER, Md., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Getting Hired, a disability inclusion recruitment solution, announced today that Amanda Burke has been appointed the Head of the company.

Key Points: 
  • HANOVER, Md., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Getting Hired, a disability inclusion recruitment solution, announced today that Amanda Burke has been appointed the Head of the company.
  • An experienced business leader, Burke will assume responsibilities on July 26, 2021, timed perfectly with the 31st anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Burke comes to Getting Hired from Actalent, an independent Allegis Group subsidiary formerly Aerotek's Engineering and Sciences division.
  • Getting Hired, an Allegis Group Company is a recruitment solution dedicated to helping inclusive employers hire professional individuals and veterans with disabilities.

Ameren recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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The Disability Equality Index is the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.

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  • The Disability Equality Index is the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace inclusion against competitors.
  • "We are proud to once again be recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Equality," said Sharon Harvey Davis, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at Ameren.
  • Partnership with Starkloff Disability Institute to provide disability-led educational programming and advise on inclusivity at Ameren.
  • Each company received a score, on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80% and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."

M&T Bank Once Again Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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BUFFALO, N.Y., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) announced today that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion in the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI).

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) announced today that for the third year in a row it has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion in the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI).
  • The DEI was developed by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability: IN, in consultation with disability advocates and business leaders as a comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion.
  • "M&T remains committed to building a diverse and inclusive team focused on delivering the best for our customers and communities."
  • Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion".

Quest Diagnostics Named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for Fourth Consecutive Year

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"We are committed to disability inclusion, and strive to be a place where all employees feel supported and inspired to bring their whole selves to work," said Cecilia McKenney, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Quest Diagnostics.

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  • "We are committed to disability inclusion, and strive to be a place where all employees feel supported and inspired to bring their whole selves to work," said Cecilia McKenney, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer of Quest Diagnostics.
  • "Quest is committed to fostering an authentic environment of inclusion for all," said Desyra Highsmith Holcomb, Director, Diversity & Inclusion at Quest Diagnostics.
  • "This designation reflects the actions Quest Diagnostics has taken in all areas of our business to advance disability inclusion and equity."
  • This is the fourth consecutive year Quest has been recognized by the DEI, which is acknowledged as the most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion.

Disability:IN Announces the 2021 Inclusion Awards Winners

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ALEXANDRIA, VA., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disability:IN today announced the 2021 winners of the Disability:IN Inclusion Awards at their annual conference being held virtually this week.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, VA., July 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Disability:IN today announced the 2021 winners of the Disability:IN Inclusion Awards at their annual conference being held virtually this week.
  • The companies recognized are visionary brands whose leaders and employees alike are actively taking steps to advance disability inclusion and equality in the workplace.
  • The 11 Inclusion Award categories and their winners are:
    2021 Top Corporation for Disability-Owned Businesses: Merck & Co.
    Merck has demonstrated outstanding inclusion of Disability:IN certified disability-owned businesses (including businesses owned by service-disabled veterans) and a commitment to disability business inclusion in their supply chain processes and corporate supplier diversity programs.
  • More than 280 corporations trust Disability:IN to activate and achieve disability inclusion across their enterprise and in the broader corporate mainstream.

Southwest Airlines Recognized As A 'Best Place To Work For Disability Inclusion'

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DALLAS, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today was recognized for its continued commitment to inclusion.

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  • DALLAS, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today was recognized for its continued commitment to inclusion.
  • The carrier was named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" after achieving a top score on the 2021 Disability Equality Index ( DEI ).
  • "Southwest Airlines was founded on the principle of putting People first," said Julie Weber ,Southwest Airlines' Vice President and Chief People Officer.
  • Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion."

Ecolab Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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ST. PAUL, Minn., July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has been recognized on the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nations largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has been recognized on the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nations largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network.
  • The DEI is a nationally recognized annual assessment for businesses to gauge their level of workplace inclusion for people with disabilities and a prominent benchmarking tool to help companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
  • Our success and growth are dependent on our ability to increase the diversity of our workforce and our partnerships, said Ecolab President and CEO Christophe Beck.
  • www.ecolab.com
    A joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nations largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities.

Fifth Third Bank Named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

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Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named one of the best places to work for people with disabilities as part of the 2021 Disability Equality Index , the nations most comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named one of the best places to work for people with disabilities as part of the 2021 Disability Equality Index , the nations most comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion.
  • Businesses that score 80% or higher are distinguished as a best place to work for disability inclusion.
  • Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
  • More than 270 corporations trust Disability:IN to activate and achieve disability inclusion across their enterprise and in the broader corporate mainstream.