MELVILLE, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry
Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) announced today that it received a
perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index
(CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate
policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by
the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Henry Schein joins the ranks
of 609 major U.S. businesses, which also earned top marks this
year.
"Since our founding 85 years ago, we at Henry Schein have
embraced the growing cultural diversity of our world, and we are
honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
for our commitment to LGBTQ workplace equality," said Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer of Henry Schein. "We have long understood
that our success depends as much on our differences as our
commonalities, and we believe that fostering a workplace
environment that values diversity and inclusion only serves to
strengthen our commitment to the needs and goals of every Team
Schein Member."
The 2018 CEI rated 947 businesses in the report, which evaluates
LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination
workplace protections, domestic partner benefits,
transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs,
and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. Henry Schein's
efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria results in a 100
percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for
LGBTQ Equality.
For more information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, or to
download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
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.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is the world's largest provider
of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal
health and medical practitioners. The company also serves
dental laboratories, government and institutional healthcare
clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500®
Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100®
indexes, Henry Schein employs more than 22,000 Team Schein Members
and serves more than 1 million customers.
The company offers a comprehensive selection of products and
services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient
practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates
through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a
selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein
private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000
additional products available as special-order items. The company
also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology
solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce
solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville,
N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 33
countries. The company's sales reached a record $11.6 billion in 2016, and have grown at a
compound annual rate of approximately 15 percent since Henry Schein
became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit
Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein and
@HenrySchein on Twitter.
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