WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent
Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care company that delivers
proven clinical and administrative solutions to payers and
providers, today announced that it has been recognized as a Best
Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
(HRC) Foundation for 2021.
This is the second consecutive year that Evolent has earned the
designation by scoring 100% on HRC's Corporate Equality Index
(CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report
measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+
workplace equality. Companies with a perfect CEI score excel in
four main categories: non-discrimination policies across business
entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
support for inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility.
Evolent is among more than 840 companies to receive a perfect score
for 2021.
"Scoring 100% on the Corporate Equality Index for two
consecutive years is another indication that we're fostering a
culture of inclusion and providing a welcoming and fair environment
for those who work at Evolent as well as those we serve," said
Evolent Chief Talent Officer Michelle
Engel. "We are proud to stand with hundreds of other
companies who not only voice their commitment to LGBTQ+ equality,
but back that up with deliberate actions and policies. We look
forward to the day when such practices are standard no matter where
you work, but until then we'll continue striving for progress
within Evolent."
A key component of Evolent's diversity, equity and inclusion
(DEI) efforts is its highly engaged business resource groups
(BRGs)—employee affinity groups focused on issues affecting
underrepresented minorities, women, and individuals with
disabilities, among others. The Pride BRG, dedicated to supporting
Evolent Health LGBTQ+ employees and their allies so they can
fulfill their career aspirations and enjoy a rewarding work
experience, has been a partner in driving change for LGBTQ+
equality throughout the company for three years.
"I have never felt more invited to bring my whole self to work
than at Evolent Health," said Pride BRG co-lead Rachel Bunner, an Evolent accounting manager.
"From the groundswell of colleagues who participate in Pride Month
and donate to LGBTQ+ friendly fundraisers, to the corporate
policies that strongly support transgender employees and those who
are transitioning, we are fostering an environment that celebrates
individual differences and champions career advancement for
all."
The CEI was launched in 2002, when just 13 companies received a
perfect score.
"When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate
Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from
the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and
small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed
to thrive and live life authentically," said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice
President of Programs, Research and Training. "We are proud that
the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for
countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still
more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create
more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers
everywhere."
Evolent shares its ongoing efforts and progress in DEI through
an annual report. Visit evolenthealth.com/diversity.
About Evolent Health
Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH)
delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve
whole-person health while making health care simpler and more
affordable. Our solutions encompass total cost of care management,
specialty care management, and administrative simplification.
Evolent serves a national base of leading payers and providers, is
the first company to receive the National Committee for Quality
Assurance's Population Health Program Accreditation, and is
consistently recognized as a top place to work in health care
nationally. Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health
care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com.
Contacts:
Naprisha Taylor
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
510.367.6980
values@evolenthealth.com
Media Relations
Media Relations
Evolent Health, Inc.
media@evolenthealth.com
Investor Relations
Seth R.
Frank
Vice President, Investor Relations
Evolent Health, Inc.
sfrank@evolenthealth.com
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