PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham
Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Human Rights
Campaign as one of the "Best Places to Work for Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality," receiving a perfect
score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality
Index (CEI) for the sixth time.
The CEI is based on a number of principles for equality and
inclusion, including workplace practices and programs aimed to
support a fully inclusive workplace for all. Wyndham Worldwide's
score reflects the Company's continued commitment to diversity and
inclusion, with full leadership support, to its employees, partners
and customers.
"As a global hospitality leader, we see our diverse workforce as
a competitive advantage, infusing different perspectives and
reflecting the customers and the communities we serve," said
Patricia Lee, senior vice president
of Human Resources and chief diversity officer, Wyndham Worldwide.
"This recognition reinforces the ongoing success we have achieved
in making our company an employer of choice among the LGBT
community, and one that encourages associates to bring their whole
selves to work."
Recognizing the business case for diversity, Wyndham Worldwide
embraces a culture of inclusion that supports its associates and
its business goals. From supporting local LGBT organizations and
ensuring associate benefits support their families to taking a
stand on marriage equality; Wyndham Worldwide participates in a
range of programs and initiatives to cultivate a fully diverse
workplace:
- Community Support: Wyndham Vacation Ownership (WVO) in
2016 donated $35,000 through the
Wyndham Worldwide Foundation to support local organizations
providing services to the LGBT community in the Orlando, FL area in wake of the June 12 tragedy. Associates
nationwide participated in the WVO #KeepDancingOrlando video and
donated personal funds. Local teams also took part in
multiple vigils and marches, as part of the support offered
year-round to LGBT initiatives.
- Associate Business Group: WYNPride is an associate
business group dedicated to fostering a culture of acceptance and
equality within Wyndham Worldwide. With the mission of creating a
positive impact on business practices and goals, the group works to
raise awareness of LGBT issues through education inside and outside
of the Company.
- Customer Focus: Recognizing that embracing inclusivity
is simply good business, Wyndham Worldwide appeals to diverse
consumers. For example, Wyndham's Hoseasons brand of holiday parks
in the U.K. this year formed a strategic marketing partnership with
worldwide LGBT news and lifestyle website Gay Star News to reach
the growing LGBT consumer market with award winning, revenue
generating campaigns.
- Civic Engagement: In 2015, Wyndham Worldwide joined a
coalition of employers and employer organizations advocating the
business case for marriage equality to the United States Supreme
Court, contributing to the landmark ruling that made marriage
equality a constitutional right.
- Associate Benefits: In order to ensure the Company's
diverse and inclusive culture is reflected in its benefits
decisions, Wyndham Worldwide continuously assesses the needs of the
LGBT community and provides medical, dental and life insurance
benefits to both same-sex and opposite-sex unmarried/domestic
partners, as well as their children, regardless of adoption
finalization.
- Diversity & Inclusion Programs: The Company offers a
variety of diversity and inclusion programs for all associates,
including leadership training programs, mentoring opportunities and
educational support.
Supporting all associates is an important aspect of Wyndham
Worldwide's commitment to diversity and inclusion. "We believe
maintaining an inclusive environment where every person feels able
to contribute and deliver their best performance provides us with a
rich foundation of perspectives and experiences that benefit our
company, our customers, and our communities," said Mary Falvey, executive vice president and chief
human resources officer, Wyndham Worldwide. "This is made possible
every day by the behaviors, decisions, and actions of our leaders
and associates who embrace our Company's core values and work to
enhance the supportive culture that we have."
The CEI rates companies on specific 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. Over the past 15 years, the CEI has become the gold
standard for corporate policies and practices related to LGBT
employees and their families. For more information on the 2017
Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report,
visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About Wyndham Worldwide:
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:
WYN) is one of the largest global hospitality companies, providing
travelers with access to a collection of trusted hospitality brands
in hotels, vacation ownership, and unique accommodations including
vacation exchange, holiday parks, and managed home rentals. With a
collective inventory of more than 120,000 places to stay across 100
countries on six continents, Wyndham Worldwide and its 38,000
associates welcomes people to experience travel the way they want.
This is enhanced by Wyndham Rewards®, the Company's
re-imagined guest loyalty program across its businesses, which is
making it simpler for members to earn more rewards and redeem their
points faster. For more information, please
visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
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