MetLife has been named to HispanicBusiness Inc.’s 2014 list of the “Best
Companies for Diversity.” The list is an annual benchmark of corporate
America’s commitment to diversity practices with a particular focus on
supply chain.
“At MetLife, our commitment to diversity and inclusion not only centers
on our employees, but also focuses on building and sustaining
relationships with a diverse set of suppliers,” said Elizabeth Nieto,
global chief diversity and inclusion officer, MetLife. “MetLife has
taken a number of steps to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce from
attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds, providing mentorship and
development programs to equip future leaders, and partnering with a
diverse supplier base that reflects the diversity of our customers.”
HispanicBusiness evaluates Fortune 1,000 companies, American
subsidiaries of Global 500 companies, and large U.S. public and private
companies based on five broad categories: Board and Leadership;
Recruitment; Retention and Promotion; Marketing and Community Outreach,
and Supplier Diversity. MetLife is among the 45 companies that made this
year’s list.
More information on the Best Companies for Diversity as well as the
complete list can be found at hispanicbusiness.com.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates
(“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the
world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance,
annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately
100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and
holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin
America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com
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