PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyndham
Worldwide (NYSE:WYN) has been recognized by the Hispanic
Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) for the Company's
efforts to include Hispanics in employment, procurement,
philanthropy and governance. Attaining a score of 90, this year
marks Wyndham Worldwide's highest rating since its participation in
the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index, which has been conducted
annually since 2009.
"The HACR recognition reinforces the ongoing commitment we have
made to focusing on Hispanic inclusiveness," said Patricia Lee, senior vice president of Human
Resources and chief diversity officer, Wyndham Worldwide. "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."
Wyndham Worldwide's diversity & inclusion strategy provides
a positive and inclusive work environment for all associates to
achieve their fullest potential. "Wyndham has given me
opportunities to educate myself, and to grow as a person and as a
professional," said Carolina Costa,
director, Accounts Payable, Wyndham Worldwide. "I started at
Wyndham as a temp while attending college shortly after I moved to
the United States from
Colombia, and now as a director, I
manage several key systems across the Company. With the support of
managers and executives, I've been able exceed my dreams, even
winning the Chairman's Award for Innovation from Chairman and CEO
Stephen Holmes, the most coveted and
prestigious award within the Company."
Recognizing the business case for diversity, Wyndham Worldwide
embraces a culture of inclusion that supports its associates and
its business goals. From providing forums for discussing the unique
perspectives of Wyndham Worldwide's Hispanic workforce to
increasing the Company's presence in Latin America, Wyndham Worldwide participates
in a range of programs and initiatives to cultivate a fully diverse
company:
- Associate Business Group: ¡FUERTE! is an associate
business group that provides a positive and inclusive forum for the
unique insights of the Hispanic/Latino culture to contribute to the
success of the Company and within our communities. Open to all
associates, the group provides professional opportunities to
members and gives a voice to the Company's Hispanic/Latino
associates, who in turn expand the Company's perspective about this
growing population.
- Consumer Focus: Recognizing that embracing inclusivity
is simply good business, Wyndham Worldwide appeals to diverse
consumers. For example, during Hispanic Heritage Month, the Company
invited associates to participate in a learning lab regarding
Wyndham Worldwide's Hispanic Market Initiative. The discussion
explored the Hispanic marketplace's rapid growth and opportunities
for the Company to reach this powerful demographic in a meaningful
way.
- Business Expansion: Earlier this month, Wyndham Hotel
Group announced the acquisition of Fën Hotels, dramatically
expanding the Company's presence in Latin
America with hotels across Argentina, Peru, Costa
Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. This acquisition will allow Wyndham
Worldwide to grow faster in the region and to improve its ability
to offer unique vacation experiences around the globe.
- Community Engagement: During Hispanic Heritage Month,
Wyndham Worldwide hosted several events, including a keynote
address by Cid Wilson, CEO and President of the Hispanic
Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR). Mr. Wilson shared
how HACR directs programs and initiatives aimed at encouraging
Fortune 500 companies to strengthen Hispanic inclusion and
highlighted ways associates can become involved in HACR's 2017
Leadership Development Program. In addition, Wyndham Worldwide has
partnered with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to
provide college scholarships to deserving students of Hispanic
descent.
- Diversity & Inclusion Programs: The Company offers a
variety of diversity and inclusion programs for all associates,
including leadership training programs, mentoring opportunities,
educational support and networking events. For example, this year
Wyndham Worldwide hosted a discussion for our associates, led by
several Hispanic business leaders within the Company who shared
their experiences and showcased how their unique perspective helps
drive understanding and success within the Hispanic
marketplace.
Supporting all associates is an important aspect of Wyndham
Worldwide's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the Company
regularly recognizes the outstanding achievements of young Hispanic
associates through nominations to the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate
Achievers (YHCA) program. Wyndham Worldwide has had six national
award recipients of the YHCA program since 2011.
Wyndham Worldwide's participation in the HACR Corporate
Inclusion Index reflects the Company's commitment to the U.S.
Hispanic community, and provides a snapshot of Corporate America's
Hispanic inclusion efforts. According to the U.S. Department of
Labor, Hispanics last year made up 17 percent of the overall U.S.
labor market. As of December 2016,
Hispanics comprised nearly 19 percent of Wyndham Worldwide's U.S.
workforce.
To access the 2016 HACR CII report, please visit
www.hacr.org.
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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