LAS
VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") has been
named a Leading Inclusion Index Company in the Seramount Inclusion
Index. Seramount is the preeminent organization for diversity
thought leaders to share best practices and develop innovative
solutions for cultural change. This recognition highlights MGM
Resorts' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
throughout the Company.
MGM Resorts is among 36 organizations recognized as a Leading
Inclusion Index Company. Organizations submit data to be measured
in three key areas: best practices in the recruitment, retention,
and advancement of people from underrepresented groups—women,
racial/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+
individuals; inclusive corporate culture, including leadership
accountability; and demographic diversity for women and
racial/ethnic minorities.
"We are honored to be recognized for our enduring commitments to
advancing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our company,"
said MGM Resorts Chief People, Inclusion and Sustainability Officer
Jyoti Chopra. "Our continuous growth
in this area furthers our determination to ensure the principles of
diversity and inclusion remain a focus and integral part of our
people strategy."
This year, 175 organizations applied to the 2022
Seramount Inclusion Index. Results reveal opportunities for
organizations to target diversity and inclusion efforts for greater
effectiveness.
Katie Oertli Mooney, Managing
Director of Diversity Best Practices at Seramount said, "We are
pleased to see corporations continue to focus on their DEI efforts
effectiveness by evaluating their accountability measures through
precise metrics that pinpoint any challenges and create
opportunities for next steps. We are proud to recognize our
Inclusion Index companies for their progress and dedication to
creating inclusive workplaces where all talent is valued and set up
for their own success."
Key findings from the 2022 Seramount Inclusion Index
are:
- Recruitment, retention, and advancement: Eighty-eight percent
of companies provide learning and development opportunities
specifically for employee resource group (ERG) leaders; fifty-four
percent factor ERG leadership positions into succession
planning.
- Inclusive corporate culture: Eighty-nine percent of companies
provide anti-racism training; ninety percent of companies set
percentage goals for diverse representation; sixty-seven percent of
companies compensate for DEI results; and ninety-seven percent have
formal supplier diversity programs.
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
33 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, and the Company's subsidiary LeoVegas AB offers sports
betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several
jurisdictions throughout Europe.
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 Seramount
Seramount, part of EAB, is a strategic
professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. For over
four decades we have partnered with 450 of the most iconic
companies in the world. This has allowed us to build a deep,
data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays
the groundwork for everything we do. Seramount provides best
practice research, leadership skill-building, expert advisory and
custom research, and implementation tools to DEI leaders within the
organizations it serves. We meet each partner's needs no matter
where they are on their journey and guide them along an
ever-changing talent landscape. Learn more at seramount.com.
MGM RESORTS CONTACT:
Michael
Haddad
Social Impact and Sustainability Communications Manager
mhaddad@mgmresorts.com
SERAMOUNT CONTACT:
Stefanie
McNamara
Stefanie.mcnamara@seramount.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mgm-resorts-international-recognized-as-a-leader-in-creating-an-inclusive-workplace-301670786.html
SOURCE MGM Resorts International