PRIDE Industries Named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability
September 27 2024 - 9:00AM
In anticipation of National Disability Employment Awareness
Month, celebrated yearly in October, PRIDE Industries, the nation’s
leading employer of people with disabilities, has been named a
Leading Disability Employer for 2024 by the National Organization
on Disability (NOD). This esteemed award recognizes exceptional
disability inclusion practices and policies.
“We’re incredibly grateful to PRIDE Industries
for their commitment to disability inclusion,” said Beth Sirull,
Chief Executive Officer and President, National Organization on
Disability. “We believe that diversity fuels innovation and growth,
and PRIDE Industries embodies this vision in action. We applaud
their efforts and investments to provide pathways to fulfilling
careers for Americans with disabilities.”
Leading Disability Employer Seal recipients are
determined based on data provided by companies on the NOD
Employment Tracker™. The Tracker is the only free assessment tool
that helps companies understand which employment practices
correlate to improved talent outcomes related to hiring, retention,
and career advancement of people with disabilities. It benchmarks
organizations of any size in six disability and veterans’ inclusion
focus areas, including strategy, talent outcome metrics, climate
and culture, talent sourcing, people practices, and workplace tools
and accessibility.
“We are extremely proud to be named a Leading
Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability,”
said Jeff Dern, CEO and President of PRIDE Industries. “For more
than five decades, PRIDE Industries has embraced inclusivity, and
that’s why I can say with certainty that a diverse workforce is a
strong workforce. This recognition highlights our dedication to
creating an inclusive and supportive environment for employees of
all abilities.”
About PRIDE Industries
PRIDE Industries delivers business excellence
with a positive social impact. A social enterprise, we
provide facilities operations and maintenance
services, custodial services, contract
manufacturing, supply chain management, packaging and
fulfillment services, and placement services to private
and public organizations nationwide. Founded in 1966, PRIDE
Industries’ mission is to create employment for people with
disabilities. Through personalized employment services, we help
individuals realize their true potential and lead more independent
lives. PRIDE Industries proves the value of its inclusive workforce
model through operational success across multiple industries every
day.
About the National Organization on Disability
(NOD)
The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is
a nonprofit organization that seeks to increase employment
opportunities for the millions of Americans with disabilities. NOD
offers a suite of employment solutions, tailored to anticipate and
meet leading companies’ workforce needs. NOD has helped some of the
world’s most recognized brands be more competitive in today’s
global economy by building or enriching their disability inclusion
programs. For more information about NOD and how its portfolio
of workforce solutions, Leadership Council, Employment
Tracker™, and Engagement Survey can help your business,
visit www.nod.org.
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- National Organization on Disability (NOD) Leading Disability
Employer 2024 Seal
Kat Maudru
PRIDE Industries
19167534339
kat.maudru@prideindustries.com