The Hartford Named A Best Place To Work For LGBT Equality For Eighth Year
November 18 2015 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Company earned perfect score on Human Rights Campaign
Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index
The Hartford 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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)
workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation. This marks the eighth year The Hartford has received
this recognition.
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In celebration of Pride Weekend in the
city of Hartford, The Hartford showed its pride with this banner at
its headquarters. (September 2015) (Photo: Business Wire)
“The Hartford is honored to be recognized as a top workplace for
the LGBT community,” said Marty Gervasi, head of human resources at
The Hartford. “We know that a culture that values diversity and
cultivates an inclusive work environment improves the experience of
our employees and helps us better serve our customers and business
partners.”
The Hartford has a long history of supporting diversity in the
workplace, and proudly supporting the LGBT community. Gervasi
serves as executive sponsor of The Hartford’s GLOBE (Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual and Transgendered Organization Benefiting Everyone)
employee resource group, which led the way as The Hartford’s first
employee resource group, established in 1996.
The Hartford’s GLOBE employee resource group champions the
growth and development of its members by providing the company with
a center of expertise for LGBT awareness, networking and business
practices. Earlier this year, The Hartford voiced its support for
same-gender marriage though an amicus brief filed by the business
community with the U.S. Supreme Court.
GLOBE is one of The Hartford’s eight employee resource groups
that support diversity and inclusion in the workforce. For more,
visit http://thehartford.com/our-company/diversity.
“In this 2016 Corporate Equality Index, hundreds of major
businesses responded to our new standards for workplace equality
with exceptional leadership,” said Deena Fidas, HRC Foundation
Workplace Equality Program Director. “The Hartford not only meets
these standards, it goes above and beyond the call of duty, making
commitment to equality a fundamental aspect of its corporate
values."
The 2016 CEI rated 1,027 businesses in the report, which
evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including
non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner
benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency
programs and public engagement with the LGBT community. The
Hartford’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria results
in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to
Work for LGBT Equality. The Hartford is one of 407 major U.S.
businesses to earn top marks this year.
For more information on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, or to
download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights
organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC
strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a
nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
About The Hartford
With more than 200 years of expertise, The Hartford (NYSE: HIG)
is a leader in property and casualty insurance, group benefits and
mutual funds. The company is widely recognized for its service
excellence, sustainability practices, trust and integrity. More
information on the company and its financial performance is
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