SECAUCUS, N.J., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest
Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic
information services, announced it has been named to the 2021
Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Places to Work for
Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association
of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
"We are committed to disability inclusion, and strive to be a
place where all employees feel supported and inspired to bring
their whole selves to work," said Cecilia
McKenney, Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources
Officer of Quest Diagnostics. "An inclusive culture helps create a
sense of belonging, builds trust, and fosters a more collaborative
environment."
As part of its commitment to empowering people with
disabilities, Quest launched the DiverseAbilities Employee
Business Network in 2016, an open-door network of 300 members. The
vision of the group is to create and foster an inclusive culture
of knowledge and dynamic acceptance of the disability
community, and support the company's goal of becoming an Employer
of Choice for the disability community. The DiverseAbilities EBN is
one of nine EBNs throughout Quest which are actively engaged in
driving advocacy and influencing a culture of belonging.
"Quest is committed to fostering an authentic environment of
inclusion for all," said Desyra Highsmith Holcomb, Director,
Diversity & Inclusion at Quest Diagnostics. "This designation
reflects the actions Quest Diagnostics has taken in all areas of
our business to advance disability inclusion and equity."
This is the fourth consecutive year Quest has been recognized by
the DEI, which is acknowledged as the most comprehensive
benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion. The
2021 DEI measured: Culture & Leadership; Enterprise-Wide
Access; Employment Practices (Benefits, Recruitment, Employment,
Education, Retention & Advancement, Accommodations); Community
Engagement; Supplier Diversity; Non-U.S. Operations.
"The Disability Equality Index shines a spotlight on companies
that believe they have a stake in creating a more equitable society
for people with disabilities. It is a conduit for our work
championing disability rights for the 60 million Americans with
disabilities and knocking down barriers to employment, technology
and healthcare, and we're thrilled to see the progress being made
today," said Maria Town, President
and CEO of AAPD.
The Disability Equality Index® (DEI) is a
comprehensive benchmarking tool helping companies build a roadmap
of measurable, tangible actions towards disability inclusion and
equality. It was developed by two national leaders, American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability: IN,
in consultation with the appointed DEI Advisory Committee, a
diverse group of experts in business, policy, and disability
advocacy.
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve
health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of
clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to
identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors and improve
health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult
Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000
employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right
context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform
lives. www.QuestDiagnostics.com.
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