LAS VEGAS,, Jan. 27, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International proudly announced
that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost
benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and
practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. MGM Resorts joins
the ranks of over 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top
marks this year.
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"Diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our
Company culture, core values, and ways of doing business. We
demonstrate this through our commitment to a diverse workforce and
the top quality of service we provide to our guests who represent
all corners and cultures of the world," said Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion and
Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International. "We are
honored to be recognized for our efforts to promote equality within
our Company and to our local and regional communities. We intend to
proudly focus on what matters, as we work collectively with our
employees and our partners, to help build a world that embraces
inclusion and respect for all people."
"When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate
Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from
the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and
small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed
to thrive and live life authentically," said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice
President of Programs, Research and Training. "We are proud that
the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for
countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still
more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create
more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers
everywhere. Congratulations to MGM Resorts for achieving the title
of 'best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality' and working to advance
inclusion in the workplace."
MGM Resorts has a record of support of the LGBTQ community. The
company was a founding partner of the Las
Vegas chapter of the Human Rights Campaign in 2004. In 2011,
MGM Resorts expanded its supplier and construction diversity
programs to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
(LGBTQ)-owned firms.
Years before same-sex marriage was legalized across the entire
United States, same-sex commitment
ceremonies were performed at wedding chapels at MGM Resorts'
properties, which continue to develop specialized marriage ceremony
offerings and outreach to same-sex couples.
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four
central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
- Supporting an inclusive culture; and,
- Corporate social responsibility.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio
encompasses 32 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally,
including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the
industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers
U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading
brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently
pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity
in Japan. Through its "Focused on
What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the
Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more
sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in
the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it
operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their
company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's
Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us
at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us
@MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well
as Facebook and Instagram.
About The Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human
Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human
Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization
working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation
seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of
LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the
public's understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on
advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed
the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million
students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system
and so much more. The HRC Foundation provides direct consultation
and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving
the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the
capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and
training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger
working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S.
and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of
our work.
Media Contact
Callie
Driehorst
MGM Resorts International
media@mgmresorts.com
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