The Bank of New York Mellon has been named one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.
The “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” distinction is awarded to businesses that scored 100% on the HRC Foundation’s 2009 Corporate Equality Index, the primary method for businesses to benchmark and evaluate their policies, practices and diversity efforts relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers.
The index evaluates non-discrimination policies, benefits, diversity training and other internal resources for LGBT workers, as well as external support for LGBT consumers and job seekers.
“We’re committed to ensuring every employee in our company has an opportunity to contribute and excel, and I’m thrilled that this is being recognized,” says Robert P. Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer, Bank of New York Mellon.
“Our company has made great strides in our ability to attract and support LGBT employees,” says Bruce Miller, executive vice president and global sales coordinator, co-chair of the company’s Prism affinity network. Prism strives to promote a workplace in which all LGBT employees are fully included in corporate life.
“In recent years, Prism membership has grown from approximately 100 members to nearly 525 worldwide today. Prism members are becoming more visible in the company, viewing The Bank of New York Mellon as a place where employees are embraced for their talents and contributions.”
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the United States’ civil rights organization working to achieve LGBT equality.
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