Hilton Named a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
December 05 2016 - 7:53AM
Business Wire
Company earns perfect score on HRC’s Corporate
Equality Index for fourth consecutive year
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) announced today that it received a
perfect score on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a
national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and
practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the
Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). The honor marks Hilton’s
fourth consecutive year earning a percent score on the CEI,
designating the company as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
again this year.
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“We are proud to be named a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality
for the fourth year in a row. This prestigious recognition from HRC
underscores our commitment to recruiting and retaining a workforce
that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and
viewpoints,” said Matthew W. Schuyler, chief human resources
officer, Hilton. “As a business of people serving people, diversity
and inclusion have been embedded in our culture since our founding
more than 100 years ago. We look forward to continuing to champion
equality for Team Members, guests and owners alike.”
Hilton is among 1,043 businesses rated in this year’s report and
the company is one of 517 to receive perfect marks. HRC uses
criteria based in employee benefits, diversity training, employee
recruiting and community engagement to determine CEI scores.
Hilton’s commitment to supporting the LGBT community is shown
both inside and outside of the company:
- Hilton offers a wide range of diversity
and inclusion resources for Team Members and executives, including
a comprehensive adoption assistance program, an Executive Diversity
Council and a LGBT and Friends Team Member Resource Group.
- Hilton also regularly collaborates with
leading organizations including HRC, GLAAD, International Gay &
Lesbian Travel Association, National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of
Commerce, National LGBTQ Task Force, Out & Equal Workplace
Advocates and Point Foundation.
- Hilton has been a proud member of the
HRC Corporate Coalition Against Anti-LGBT Legislation and the HRC
Business Coalition for Equality in support of the Equality Act.
Last year, Hilton was the first hospitality company to join the
Global Equality Fund, an initiative of the U.S. State Department
that advances and protects the human rights of LGBT persons around
the world.
For more information on the CEI, or to download a free copy of
the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) is a leading global hospitality company,
comprising more than 4,800 managed, franchised, owned and leased
hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 789,000 rooms in 104
countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated
to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global
brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels
& Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio
- A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by
Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton,
Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand
Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer
loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book
directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits
including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as
well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through
the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors
members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room
using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more
information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube,
Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of
America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve
equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.
HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full
members of society at home, at work and in every community.
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