CHICAGO, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier
of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving
businesses and institutions, earned a 90-percent score on the 2020
Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and the designation as
one of the "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the
fourth consecutive year.
The DEI is a national, transparent benchmarking tool that offers
businesses an opportunity to self-report disability inclusion
policies and practices. It was developed by two leading national
nonprofit organizations, the American Association of People with
Disabilities and Disability:IN, in consultation with an appointed
advisory committee comprised of a diverse group of experts in
business, policy and disability advocacy.
"Being recognized as a top-scoring company for the fourth
straight year holds a special significance as we celebrate the 30th
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)," said
Paige Robbins, Grainger Senior Vice
President; Chief Technology, Marketing, Strategy and Merchandising
Officer; and Executive Sponsor of Grainger's Disability Business
Resource Group (DBRG). "Grainger is committed to fostering an
environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to make
the most of their talents. I'm proud of the many jobs, professional
development opportunities, and partnerships that support people
with disabilities and those who serve as caretakers."
Grainger formed its DBRG in 2017, which is open to all team
members, including those with disabilities and allies of those with
disabilities. The group is one of nine BRGs in which team members
emphasize the benefits of unique perspectives and collaborate to
provide an inclusive environment.
Grainger continuously reviews its Total Reward benefits package
to ensure its team members and their families have useful resources
related to health, wellbeing and work/life balance. In 2020, team
member benefits expanded to include Applied Behavioral Analysis
therapy for early diagnosis and treatment of Autism.
Grainger also provides accommodations to team members with
disabilities, which can include the restructuring of a job,
modifying work schedules, leaves of absence, acquiring or modifying
equipment or devices, providing qualified readers or interpreters,
or reviewing vacancies to determine if a transfer is possible.
For more information on the 2020 Disability Equality Index, or
to download a free copy of the report, visit
www.disabilityequalityindex.org.
To learn more about how Grainger cultivates a diverse and
inclusive environment for its team members, visit
https://www.graingercsr.com.
For more information on careers at Grainger, visit
https://jobs.grainger.com.
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2019 sales of
$11.5 billion, is North America's leading broad line supplier of
maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, with operations
primarily in North America,
Japan and Europe.
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