PHOENIX, Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is pleased to announce that the Company
earned a score of 85 out of 100 on the 2017 Corporate Equality
Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate
policies and practices relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender (LGBT) workplace equality. The Human Rights Campaign
Foundation administers the annual scorecard. This is the second
year Republic participated with the Corporate Equality Index,
improving its score from 80 last year to 85 this year.
"Our company cannot thrive without the best talent," said
Mike Huycke, senior vice president
of human resources at Republic Services. "We believe an inclusive
environment, workforce diversity and evolving benefits programs
enable us to recruit and retain exceptional people. It is part of
what makes Republic a great place to work, and it has become
integral to fulfilling our promise to our customers."
Republic prioritizes programs and initiatives to make all
employees feel welcomed and valued through Mosaic, its ongoing
initiative to create a truly diverse workplace and inclusive
culture. The initiative involves a robust talent acquisition
function, ongoing employee education, manager accountability, and
diversity and inclusion association involvement, as well as
prioritizing development and promotional opportunities for all
employees.
The 2017 Corporate Equality Index evaluated and rated businesses
nationwide on their 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.
For more information on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index, or to
download the report, please visit www.hrc.org/cei.
Known as the Blue PlanetTM sustainability initiative,
Republic is defining its approach to corporate social
responsibility through employee growth opportunities, community
engagement, safety, materials management, and reduced emissions
from operations. The Company has been steadily building on programs
and initiatives to attract diverse, talented individuals across
professions, and was recognized in 2015 by Business Insider
Magazine as one of the 30 Most Meaningful Companies to Work for in
America. Click here to view Republic's Sustainability Report.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and
non-hazardous solid waste. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's
collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations and
landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make proper
waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll
handle it from here.TM, the brand's promise, lets
customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior
experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet for
future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier
world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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