CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank today
announced its tenth perfect score of 100 percent for satisfying all
criteria on the 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. KeyBank joins the ranks of 609 major U.S. businesses
which also earned top marks this year.
The 2018 CEI rated over 945 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. KeyBank'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.
Quote from Beth Mooney,
Chairman & CEO, KeyCorp:
"Engaging a diverse and
inclusive workforce is not only a corporate priority for KeyBank,
it is critical factor in our success. A culture where every
employee is included, valued and empowered is a stronger culture.
It is also one that will help our clients and our communities
thrive"
Quote from Poppie Parish,
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, KeyCorp:
"The
power of a diverse and inclusive culture is that all
employees are valued and encouraged to bring their authentic selves
to work each day. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in
all we do – from our workforce and clients to our communities and
suppliers. These tenets are woven into our corporate fabric as we
work collaboratively to create an inclusive environment."
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back 190 years to
Albany, New York. Headquartered in
Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the
nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with
assets of approximately $136.7
billion at September 30, 2017.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, insurance, and
investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states
under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of
more than 1,200 branches and more than 1,500 ATMs. Key also
provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment
banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and
private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle
market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital
Markets trade name. For more information, visit
https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
About The 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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