Human Rights Campaign

Clorox Earns 100% Score on Human Rights Campaign's LGBTQ Workplace Equality Scorecard for 13th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Human sexuality, Gender, LGBT, Corporate Equality Index, Human resource management, Human Rights Campaign, Transgender

The 2019 CEI evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ community.

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  • The 2019 CEI evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBTQ community.
  • In satisfying all CEI criteria, Clorox also earned the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • For more information on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei .
  • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.

GoDaddy Earns Perfect Score on 2019 Corporate Equality Index on LGBTQ Workplace Equality

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Domain registrars, Web hosting, GoDaddy, Human Rights Campaign, Corporate Equality Index, Human rights in the United States, LGBT in the United States

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc.(NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GoDaddy Inc.(NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.
  • "GoDaddy takes great pride in offering an inclusive workplace that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work," said Monica Bailey, Chief People Officer for GoDaddy.
  • HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
  • GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and tools to succeed online.

Choice Hotels Named "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" for Ninth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Human Rights Campaign, Choice Hotels, Corporate Equality Index, Human rights in the United States, LGBT in the United States, Companies

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For the ninth consecutive year, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) earned the distinction as one of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality."

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --For the ninth consecutive year, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) earned the distinction as one of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality."
  • "Choice Hotels is committed to cultivating an engaged, diverse workforce that always feels welcome, wanted, and respected through our professional development programs and employee resource groups," said Patrick Cimerola, chief human resources officer, Choice Hotels.
  • As part of the Corporate Equality Index, Choice Hotels was rated on a series of criteria involving corporate policies, benefits and practices affecting the LGBTQ workforce and their families.
  • HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

Human Rights Campaign Names CBRE a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Women, Professional services, REIT, Human resources, Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Consumer, Gay & Lesbian, MEN, Corporate Equality Index, Human resource management, Human Rights Campaign, LGBT in the United States, Human rights in the United States

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) received a perfect score of 100 percent for the sixth consecutive year on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

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  • CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) received a perfect score of 100 percent for the sixth consecutive year on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.
  • With its high score in the CEI, administered by the Human Rights Campaign, CBRE is recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
  • Karen Ellzey, co-executive sponsor of the company's LGBTQ & Allies Employee Network Group, says: What an honor to be yet again acknowledged by the Human Rights Campaign for our continued work in creating an inclusive environment where all employees are free to be themselves at work.
  • The company has more than 90,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 480 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide.

Aramark Recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE, For Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Supply chain management, Restaurant, Bar, Professional services, Human resources, Other Professional Services, Retail, Communications, Food, Beverage, Publishing, Identity politics, Affirmative action, Aramark, Human Rights Campaign, Diversity, Disability, Inclusion, Politics, Human behavior, Culture

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190109005786/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190109005786/en/
    We strive to create a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion, and we are honored to once again be recognized byBLACK ENTERPRISE, said Lynn B. McKee, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Aramark.
  • Aramark has nine employee resource groups (ERGs), giving team members access to like-minded people with similar backgrounds and interests.
  • Aramarks diversity and inclusion efforts have consistently been recognized by other notable organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc., the Disability Equality Index and CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine.
  • Aramark is recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, as well as an employer of choice by the Human Rights Campaign and Diversity Inc.

Softtek Achieves Highest Qualification in Second Annual HRC Equity MX Report on LGBT in the Workplace

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Education, Human behavior, Culture, Human resource management, Affirmative action, Diversity, Multiculturalism, Workplace, Inclusion, Human Rights Campaign

"This [notion] gave form to one of our strategic initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion.

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NEW: Nearly 180 Companies Oppose Alarming Effort to Erase Transgender People From Legal Protections

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Gender, LGBT, Sexual orientation, Genderqueer, Transgender, Gender studies, Legal recognition of non-binary gender, Human Rights Campaign, Intersex and LGBT, Intersex rights in the United Kingdom

Sixteen LGBTQ+ community organizations, led by Out Leadership and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), have organized the effort to secure corporate signatories.

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  • Sixteen LGBTQ+ community organizations, led by Out Leadership and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), have organized the effort to secure corporate signatories.
  • "We're deeply inspired to see so many of the world's leading companies speaking with a united voice in support and defense of transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex people.
  • We oppose any administrative and legislative efforts to erase transgender protections through reinterpretation of existing laws and regulations.
  • We call for respect and transparency in policy-making, and for equality under the law for transgender, gender non-binary, and intersex people.

BREAKING: House Flips with Historic Victories for HRC-Backed, Pro-Equality Candidates Nationwide

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Human Rights Campaign, LGBT in the United States, United States, Politics

In the summer of 2017, the Human Rights Campaign launched HRC Rising, the largest grassroots expansion in the organization's 38-year history.

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  • In the summer of 2017, the Human Rights Campaign launched HRC Rising, the largest grassroots expansion in the organization's 38-year history.
  • And a record number of out LGBTQ candidates were elected and re-elected to the U.S. Congress.
  • We also celebrate a historic victory in Massachusetts where voters upheld non-discrimination protections for transgender people in public spaces.
  • Tonight, HRC has released a number of statements on major victories for top HRC-backed candidates.

The City of Wilton Manors Receives a Perfect Score from the Human Rights Campaign for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Wilton Manors, Florida, Wilton, Human Rights Campaign, United States, Virginia

WILTON MANORS, Fla., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has awarded Wilton Manors with a perfect score of 100 in the HRC's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) out of 49 different criteria.

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  • WILTON MANORS, Fla., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has awarded Wilton Manors with a perfect score of 100 in the HRC's Municipal Equality Index (MEI) out of 49 different criteria.
  • Four Florida cities achieved this honor including, Wilton Manors, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg.
  • "Our perfect 100 year after year is the result of the great teamwork among our City Commission, city staff, and our community stakeholders" said Mayor Gary Resnick.
  • Not only did Wilton Manors receive a perfect score of 100, Wilton Manors is also an "MEI All-Star," receiving a high score of 100 in a state without LGBT+ supportive laws.

Carnival Corporation Earns Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index

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Monday, April 30, 2018
Human Rights Campaign, Carnival Corporation & plc, Corporate Equality Index, HRC, CCL, ALASKA, New York Stock Exchange, United States, Business

MIAMI, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today announced that it has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with a perfect score for the second consecutive year in its Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which rates U.S. companies on their treatment of LGBTQ consumers, investors and employees.

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  • MIAMI, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, today announced that it has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) with a perfect score for the second consecutive year in its Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which rates U.S. companies on their treatment of LGBTQ consumers, investors and employees.
  • We are thrilled to continue to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign."
  • Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon.
  • In 2017, Fast Company recognized Carnival Corporation as being among the "Top 10 Most Innovative Companies" in both the design and travel categories.