DiversityComm Magazine Names Fifth Third as a 2024 Top Diverse Employer
July 09 2024 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Fifth Third has been recognized by DiversityComm Magazine as a
2024 Top Diverse Employer for its excellence in outreach and
accessibility to minority groups, veterans, women, individuals with
disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.
“At Fifth Third, we aspire to create an intentionally inclusive,
diverse and thriving community,” said Chief Inclusion Officer
Stephanie A. Smith. “We strive to provide an environment in which
each employee feels valued, respected and understood, and we pride
ourselves in bringing our authentic selves and our best thinking
into the workplace.”
Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices include a robust
network of nine Business Resource Groups that empower employees to
advance inclusion efforts and to access development opportunities,
support business solutions and get involved in the community.
“Creating a culture of belonging and connection where employees
feel cared for and valued is critical to our success and ingrained
in our core values,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Nancy
Pinckney. “We believe that inclusion creates the opportunity for
all to thrive.”
Fifth Third is also a longtime supporter of Project SEARCH, a
one-year program that helps high school students with disabilities
transition into the workforce. Since the program’s inception in
2005, Fifth Third has trained 407 individuals, including 34 current
employees, as one of 700 Project SEARCH locations worldwide.
DiversityComm’s Best of the Best Companies for Diversity is an
annual list of companies that are leading the way in promoting
diversity and creating inclusive work environments.
The list features companies from a range of industries that are
committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse
workforce. The magazine’s methodology includes reviewing surveys
and compiling independent data from various public sources such as
10-K Annual Reports, reader feedback, market studies, interviews,
community engagement, and participation in conferences.
Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have consistently
been recognized for excellence, including:
- Achieved 100 score on the Corporate Equality Index administered
by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for eight consecutive
years.
- Achieved 100 score on the 2023 Disability Equality Index and
named one of the Best Places to Work for People with
Disabilities.
- Named among 2023 Forbes Best Employers for Diversity.
- Named among 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women by
Newsweek.
- Named among 2024 America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ by
Newsweek.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on
history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families,
businesses and communities grow through smart financial services
that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one
that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of
tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community
impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been
named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for
several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers,
employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be
the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank
people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered
institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of
Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ®
Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information
and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit
products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member
FDIC.
About DiversityComm Magazine
DiversityComm Magazine is one of the nation’s fastest-growing
magazines, promoting the advancement of diversity in all aspects of
business and employment to ensure equal opportunity.
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