Humana Ranks 6th Overall in Fair360 National Companies for Diversity
May 15 2024 - 8:43AM
Business Wire
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has ascended to No. 6 on Fair360’s
prestigious list of the Top 50 Companies for Workplace Fairness,
marking its seventh consecutive year in the top rankings. This
significant move up from No. 10 last year showcases Humana's
dedication to diversity and inclusion, as recognized by one of the
nation's most comprehensive analyses of corporate diversity
practices.
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Humana's culture of inclusion and
belonging underscores its commitment to creating a workplace where
all employees feel valued and empowered to excel. (Photo: Business
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“Providing high-quality care for our customers is centered on
our understanding of the unique experiences that shape their health
journey,” said Humana CEO Bruce Broussard. “Advancing equity
across the healthcare ecosystem relies on caring for diversity,
equity and inclusion across all areas of the company. We remain
committed to ensuring this work is part of every aspect of our
business.”
Fair360’s Top 50 list is a highly regarded barometer of
diversity management practices across corporate America, assessing
companies with a minimum of 750 employees based on rigorous data
analysis within their respective industries. Humana's high
performance on the list is complemented by its strong showing on
several of Fair360's Specialty Lists.
In 2023, Humana maintained its diversity, equity, inclusion, and
belonging efforts, with key highlights including:
- Continuation of cultural competence and awareness commitments,
with nearly 100% of senior leaders in vice president roles and
above completing cultural competency professional development.
- Achievement of the highest percentages of BIPOC talent in
Director+ roles at 22% and Women at 50%. Hiring through requisition
for BIPOC talent in Associate Director and Lead roles reached 35%,
while hiring through requisition for BIPOC talent for Director+
roles reached 26%.
- Advancement of inclusivity through mentorship and sponsorship.
Approximately 6,000 employees engaged in individual mentorship and
participation in group mentoring programs like Catalyst’s Men
Advocating Real Change Dialogue Teams (MDT) and Transformational
Leadership for Multicultural Women (TL MCW), and the company
launched a new sponsorship program focused on equitable advancement
of Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and female leaders from
the senior management (associate vice president) to VP level.
- Investment of approx. $360 million with diverse suppliers,
representing 6.5% of the total supplier spend, and continued
support for Humana’s Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé
program.
- Contribution of more than $160 million to philanthropic causes,
with the Humana Foundation donating more than $5.3 million to
support healthy emotional connections for seniors, school-aged
children, and veterans. An additional $12.9 million funded 23
grants and 4 Health Equity Innovation Fund projects to advance
health equity across the US.
“At Humana, we believe that every individual has a vital role to
play in fostering a sense of belonging within our organization,”
said Carolyn Tandy, Humana’s Senior Vice President and Chief
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. “By integrating
diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across our company, we
empower all employees to thrive and reach their full potential. Our
commitment to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive
environment is deeply ingrained in our health-first mission,
enabling us to better understand and care for the communities we
serve.”
Humana's culture of inclusion and belonging underscores its
commitment to creating a workplace where all employees feel valued
and empowered to excel. The healthcare company's journey towards
equity remains ongoing, steadfastly dedicated to advancing
diversity and inclusion for employees, members, patients, and
communities.
For more information about Humana’s diversity, equity, and
inclusion goals and progress, please read Humana’s 2023 Impact
Report.
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to putting health first – for our
teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our
Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell health
care services, we make it easier for the millions of people we
serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and
service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to
a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid,
families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities
at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at
CenterWell.com.
About Fair360
The mission of DiversityInc is to bring education and clarity to
the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50
Companies for Diversity list began in 2001, when many corporations
were beginning to understand the business value of
diversity-management initiatives. DiversityInc is a VA certified
veteran-owned business and a USBLN certified business owned by a
person with a disability. For more information, visit
www.diversityinc.com.
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