NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Asurion, the global
leader in helping people unlock the potential of technology,
announced today that they received a perfect score of 100 on the
2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for a second consecutive
year.
The Corporate Equality Index is the nation's premier
benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and
practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation. Asurion is one of five
Nashville-based companies and one
of seven Tennessee-based companies
to earn a perfect score on the CEI this year. It joins the ranks of
more than 680 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this
year.
"Our employees are what set Asurion apart, and it's important
that they feel empowered to bring their full selves to work. We
prioritize building an inclusive culture that embraces each of our
team member's diverse backgrounds and contributions," said
Nikki Smith-Bartley, Vice President
and Special Counsel for Diversity and Inclusion at Asurion. "We are
honored to again be named a best place to work for the LGBTQ
community by the Human Rights Campaign."
Asurion continues to prioritize and develop policies and
activities that reinforce our commitment to LGBTQ inclusion. This
includes, but is not limited to:
- Ensuring transgender medical coverage is an option provided
through insurance carriers;
- Adding a domestic partner insurance stipend to allow coverage
for both same and opposite gender domestic partners;
- Adding gender expression, gender identity and sexual
orientation in our Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
statement;
- Releasing a gender transition guide for our leaders, human
resources team and employees to ensure a successful transition at
work;
- Hosting an active Pride employee resource group, whose mission
is to foster an inclusive workplace while helping recruit, develop
and retain top LGBTQ talent at Asurion; and
- Creating and hosting education sessions, called Active Ally,
for employees, which teach inclusive language and help employees
navigate scenarios that could pop up at work.
"The impact of the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality
Index over its 18-year history is profound. In this time, the
corporate community has worked with us to adopt LGBTQ-inclusive
policies, practices and benefits, establishing the Corporate
Equality Index as a primary driving force for LGBTQ workplace
inclusion in America and across the globe," said HRC President
Alphonso David. "These companies
know that protecting their LGBTQ employees and customers from
discrimination is not just the right thing to do -- it is also the
best business decision. In addition, many of these leaders are also
advocating for the LGBTQ community and equality under the law in
the public square. From supporting LGBTQ civil rights protections
in the U.S. through HRC's Business Coalition for the Equality Act,
to featuring transgender and non-binary people in an ad in
Argentina, to advocating for
marriage equality in Taiwan --
businesses understand their LGBTQ employees and customers deserve
to be seen, valued and respected not only at work, but in every
aspect of daily life."
For more information on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index or to
download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation ranking is the latest
of many awards recognizing Asurion's culture and
workplace. Asurion has been certified A Great Place to
Work® for the last three consecutive years; named a Top Workplace
in the Nashville area for the past
four years in a row; and was recognized as a Best Place to Work in
IT by Computerworld in 2019.
To learn more about Asurion or to join our team, visit us at
https://careers.asurion.com/.
About Asurion
Asurion helps people protect,
connect and enjoy the latest tech – to make life a little
easier. Every day our 19,000 employees help nearly 300
million people around the world solve the most common and
uncommon tech issues. We're just a call, tap, click or visit
away for everything from getting a same-day replacement of your
smartphone, to helping you stream or connect with no buffering,
bumps or bewilderment. We think you should stay connected and
get the most from the tech you love… no matter the type of tech or
where you purchased it. Learn more at Asurion.com.
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