NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ogilvy &
Mather North America proudly announced that it received a perfect
score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a
national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and
practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the
Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Ogilvy & Mather joins the
ranks of 407 major U.S. businesses that also earned the top mark
this year.
"It's an honor to, once again, be in the company of leading
organizations committed to the inclusion of LGBT employees.
Our CEI rating highlights our core values, beliefs and practices,"
said John Seifert, Chief Executive
Officer & Chairman, Ogilvy & Mather North America.
"We are committed to creating an inclusive environment
and a strong business case for equality for all," added
Donna Pedro, Chief Diversity &
Inclusion Officer. "To be recognized for our dedication to pro bono
work, Ogilvy Pride (our LGBT employee and business resource
group), our partnerships with our clients' LGBT
groups, our philanthropic efforts with the Immigration
Equality organization and our transgender benefits show
we are making a real impact."
The 2016 CEI rated 1,027 businesses, evaluating LGBT-related
policies and practices including nondiscrimination workplace
protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive
health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement
with the LGBT community. Ogilvy & Mather's efforts in
satisfying all of the CEI's criteria have resulted in the 100
percent ranking and our being named a Best Place to Work for LGBT
Equality.
For more information on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, or to
download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About Ogilvy & Mather
Ogilvy & Mather is one
of the largest marketing communications companies in the world. It
was named the Cannes Lions Network of the Year for four consecutive
years, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; and the EFFIEs World's Most
Effective Agency Network for two consecutive years 2012 and 2013.
The company is comprised of industry leading units in the following
disciplines: advertising; public relations and public affairs;
branding and identity; shopper and retail marketing; health care
communications; direct, digital, promotion and relationship
marketing; consulting, research and analytics; branded content and
entertainment; and specialist communications. O&M services
Fortune Global 500 companies as well as local businesses through
its network of more than 500 offices in 126 countries. It is a WPP
company (NASDAQ: WPPGY). For more information,
visit http://www.ogilvy.com/, or follow Ogilvy on Twitter
at @Ogilvy and on Facebook.com/Ogilvy.
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