LONDON, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) has announced that it is has
accepted an invitation from BSI, the national standards body of the
United Kingdom, and the All-in
Diversity Project (AIDP) to join the Workplace Code of Practice
Steering Group. The group is committed to developing a global
diversity, equality, and inclusion standard applicable to any
organization, in any industry, across all organizational levels.
IGT's Sr. Global Program Manager for Diversity and Inclusion,
Stephanie Huckel, will represent the
Company in the Steering Group.
"As a founding member of the All-in Diversity Project,
IGT is proud to enhance its Diversity and Inclusion leadership
through its participation in AIDP's Workplace Code of Practice
Steering Group," said Kim
Barker Lee, IGT Vice President of Diversity and
Inclusion. "We applaud AIDP for advancing this
forward-thinking approach that will assist all organizations with
promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by applying a documented
framework for best practices. We are confident that Stephanie Huckel's experience, leadership, and
skills will help to ensure the Steering Group's success."
The standard is intended to cover corporate governance and
reputation; internal policies, processes, and practices;
recruitment, retention and development; under-represented groups;
and concepts such as 'diversity of thought' and 'intercultural
competence.' By creating a standard that organizations can apply at
their own pace and implement in their unique operating
environments, the Steering Group intends to provide a flexible
toolset for voluntarily adopting workplace equality practices,
assessing the impact of those activities, measuring the progress of
these initiatives, and developing strategies for continuous
improvement.
"IGT has again demonstrated its leadership in diversity and
inclusion through its enthusiastic participation the new Workplace
Code of Practice Steering Group," said AIDP co-founder
Kelly Kehn. "We're confident
that Stephanie Huckel's
participation in the Steering Group will contribute to the
development of an effective, universal standard — one that will
serve as an essential tool for organizations seeking to improve
equity in the workplace."
The standard, formally titled "PAS 1948:2020 Diversity, equality
and inclusion in the workplace - Code of Practice," is planned for
publication by BSI in June 2020. The
Steering Group's goal is to develop the standard through a
consensus-building process that includes public consultation and
will be facilitated by BSI.
David Fatscher, Head of
Environment, Social and Governance at BSI, said, "It is
recognized that diversity is critical for an organization's ability
to thrive and adapt in a fast-changing environment. The variety of
perspectives that diversity brings makes it the crucial ingredient
for the innovation that drives business growth. PAS 1948:2020 aims
to help build a Code of Practice that will provide recommendations
for businesses and organizations across the world to develop and
sustain a workplace that supports diversity, equality, and
inclusion."
As part of IGT's commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion
across the gaming industry, in 2018 it became one of the first
gaming suppliers to join the All-in Diversity Project, an
industry-driven, not-for-profit initiative that aims to benchmark
diversity, equality, and inclusion across the global gaming and
betting sectors.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Digital and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has more than 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
IGT Contacts:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada +1 (401)
392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
About All-in Diversity Project
The All-in Diversity
Project is the industry's global resource for data pertaining to
diversity and inclusion. It collects data through employee surveys
and the All-Index — a standard index which is set to be the
definitive benchmarking tool for the gambling industry to measure
progress towards inclusion in the workplace. Its vision is to shift
the paradigm for inclusion through transparency, measurability and
actionable tactics. More information can be found
at allindiversityproject.com or by
emailing info@allindiversityproject.com.
All-in Diversity Project
contact:
Kelly
Kehn, (+44) 07 449861900
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