FALLS CHURCH,
Va., April 28, 2015
/PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has
been ranked 35th on DiversityInc's annual list for the Top 50
Companies for Diversity. The company remained the top rated
aerospace and defense company in the overall rankings and was
ranked number one in the support to veterans specialty
list.
Each company's rank is based on objective analysis of 183
separate factors, using data from a 300-question survey. The four
equally weighted areas of measurement include talent pipeline,
equitable talent development, CEO/leadership commitment and
supplier diversity.
In describing the veterans support ranking, DiversityInc
said, "A focus on veterans in the workplace has become increasingly
common at companies on this list as they understand the valuable
skills and diversity former military bring to corporations. In its
second year, this list showcases the diversity-management
initiatives that are having the best results in recruiting and
promoting veterans, as well as success in using veterans with
disabilities as vendors."
Criteria for this list include:
- Percentage of workforce, new hires and managers who are
veterans
- Whether recruitment efforts are aimed at veterans
- Whether hiring practices include accommodations for spouses of
veterans
- Having and utilizing an employee resource group for
veterans
- Percentage of philanthropic endeavors aimed at veterans
- Percentage of procurement spent with veterans with
disabilities
"We are very proud of our ranking on the DiversityInc
list, particularly in the area of support to veterans," said
Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president,
global corporate responsibility, Northrop Grumman and president,
Northrop Grumman Foundation. "Northrop Grumman understands that the
best and brightest diverse talent comes up with creative and
innovative solutions and ideas. Innovation is a key element for our
continued growth and success and it is fueled by having an
inclusive environment that allows employees to bring their
authentic selves to work and valuing a diverse team of views,
opinions, work styles and problem-solving
methods."
Northrop Grumman's progress on diversity and inclusion is
evident in many areas, including:
- Employee resource groups (ERGs) – Employee groups provide
opportunities for networking, community outreach, professional
development, recruiting and support the business. In 2014, more
than 19,000 Northrop Grumman employees, almost a third of the total
employees, engaged in ERGs. The groups represent African-Americans,
Asian Pacific Islanders, Hispanics, Native Americans, women, people
with disabilities, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
individuals (LGBT), young professionals, parents, multiple
generations and environmentalists.
- Corporate Equality Index (CEI) – In 2014, Northrop Grumman
earned a top score on the 2015 CEI, a national benchmarking survey
and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT
workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation.
- New hires – Half of Northrop Grumman's college new hires in the
past four years have been women or people of
color.
- Veterans support –Northrop Grumman's Operation IMPACT program
provides personalized career transition support to service members
severely injured in combat post 9/11. In cases where the
service member is not able to work, we provide assistance to a
family member seeking employment. In 2014 we recruited 56 new
candidates into the program, and placed 21 at Northrop Grumman; a
110 percent increase in placements from 2013.
- Last summer, Northrop Grumman sponsored the Northern Virginia
Technology Council Employment Initiative to accelerate veterans'
transition to civilian life by creating more employment
opportunities with Virginia
technology companies.
- Supplier diversity – In 2014 more than 32 percent of Northrop
Grumman procurement spending went to small, women-and
minority-owned businesses. Since the inception of the
Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program, Northrop Grumman
representatives have provided guidance to more than 130 small
business firms and received 22 Nunn-Perry awards, the highest honor
prime contractors can receive for participation in the
program.
Details on Northrop Grumman's diversity and inclusion
efforts can be found at
http://www.northropgrumman.com/CorporateResponsibility/Diversity/Pages/default.aspx.
About DiversityInc
DiversityInc's mission is to bring
education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The
DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, at
the same time many corporations were beginning to understand the
business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2015 Top 50
Companies for Diversity results are featured on DiversityInc.com
and in DiversityInc magazine. For more information, log on to
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http://www.linkedin.com/company/26561.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading
global security company providing innovative systems, products and
solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and
modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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