Forbes Names Ryder among America’s Best Employers for Women in 2018
August 27 2018 - 6:55AM
Business Wire
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions,
today announced that it has been named among “America’s Best
Employers for Women” by Forbes magazine in their first-ever
ranking.
“Ryder is proud to stand as a company committed to empowering
women in the workplace,” said Robert Sanchez, Ryder Chairman and
CEO. “By adding women to the professional ranks, and celebrating
their achievements in leadership roles, Ryder is able to tap into a
breadth of knowledge and expertise that enhances every aspect of
our business operations.”
To determine the list, Forbes partnered with market research
company Statista to survey 40,000 Americans working for businesses
with at least 1,000 employees. Those surveyed were anonymously
asked their opinions on criteria such as working conditions,
perception of diversity, and how likely they would be to recommend
their employer to others. In addition, female respondents were
asked for their opinions on issues such as parental leave,
discrimination, and pay equity.
“It is a great honor to hear employees themselves acknowledging
Ryder as an equitable workplace for all,” said Frank Lopez, Ryder
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer. “This
distinction solidifies the value we place in our people. It is our
mission to provide a safe environment in which equal opportunity is
the cornerstone. We will continue to cultivate a culture that
ensures Ryder is a leader in our industry and one of America’s best
employers.”
Ryder continues to drive initiatives that promote flexibility
and opportunity for all of its employees. Through strategic
partnerships, such as one with the Women in Trucking Association
(WIT), Ryder actively encourages and supports the employment of
women in the trucking industry. Additionally, Ryder has a focus on
recruiting more women to the industry, specifically veterans. The
Company’s Women Veterans Task Force, a panel consisting of women in
managerial or supervisorial roles at Ryder who are military
veterans, also serves as brand ambassadors and positive voices in
the veteran community. Ryder also donates to the WIT Foundation as
part of the Company’s giving strategy to support expertise. The
donations are meant to help educate the next generation of women
transportation professionals by providing student scholarships.
For the past four years, Ryder has been recognized among
America’s Best Employers by Forbes. The Company has also been named
for the past five years as one of Recruit Military’s Most Valuable
Employers for Military, formerly presented by CivilianJobs.com. The
award is given to select employers for their recruiting, training,
and retention plans that best serve military service members and
veterans.
For more information about the Forbes magazine “America’s Best
Employers for Women” list, visit
https://www.forbes.com/sites/vickyvalet/2018/07/24/americas-best-employers-for-women-2018/#4808d91a6161.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and
the S&P MidCap 400® index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud
member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program,
supporting national and local disaster preparedness and response
efforts. For more information, visit www.ryder.com, and follow us
on our Online Newsroom and social media pages: Facebook, LinkedIn,
Twitter, and YouTube.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are
based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to
risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly, these
forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such
risks on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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Ryder System, Inc.Jonathan Mayor,
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305-500-3694Karen_M_Jones@Ryder.com
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