BENTON
HARBOR, Mich., Nov. 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corporation
announced today that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the
nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring
corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace
equality. Whirlpool Corp. has achieved this honor for nearly two
decades running.
"Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and we
know that supporting diverse voices throughout our organization
makes us better," says Kim Kavala,
Whirlpool Corp. head of Inclusion & Diversity and global
learning,. "Every year we have received a 100 score from the HRC
has been a testament to our meaningful work in this space as well
as validation for how our company continues to do what's right for
our employees."
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's CEI is a driving force
for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, and Whirlpool Corp.'s score of 100
earned the designation as recipient of the Equality 100 Award:
Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
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. Whirlpool Corp. met all required criteria within
those categories, including the implementation of policies to
prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender
identity, equivalency in same- and different-sex spousal and
domestic partner medical benefits, and an established employee
group, the Pride Network.
"It is wonderful to be recognized again by the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation for the important work that the Pride Network
contributes to the culture within the company," said Rich Missey, Whirlpool Corp. Pride Network lead.
"The support from leaders and the company as a whole has been vital
in fostering inclusivity within our workplace, and I'm proud of
what we have accomplished together."
Through the efforts of the 18 employee resource groups (ERGs)
who work to raise awareness for an inclusive culture, Whirlpool
Corp. has received recognition throughout 2023 for its DEI
initiatives. The company was named one of the 2023 Best Companies
for Multicultural Women by Seramount. Playing a large role in this
recognition was the Whirlpool Women's Network (WWN) that empowers
and engages women at all levels within the company and community to
ensure that all voices are heard. Additionally, the work of the
Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID) ERG led to
Whirlpool Corp. being named as a Best Place to Work for Disability
Inclusion for the seventh year in a row. The AVID team consults
with the business strategy and product development teams within the
company through Disability Immersion Activities to inspire empathy
in employees which in turn drives support for more accessible
features and marketing within product lines.
Click here to learn more about the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality
Index.
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.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best
global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of
improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the
company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs
of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul,
Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir,
Indesit, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the
company reported approximately $20
billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56
manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at
WhirlpoolCorp.com.lats
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