Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC), a global professional
services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy,
and human capital, announced that it was awarded a perfect score on the
2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and
report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace
equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC).
This is the seventh consecutive year that HRC has designated Marsh &
McLennan Companies a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT Equality.
“We are honored that our vibrant and inclusive workplace — where all
colleagues can thrive and are encouraged to contribute to their fullest
potential — has again been recognized by HRC,” said Nicole Gardner, VP
and Marsh & McLennan’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. "Diversity
and inclusiveness provide us with greater opportunity to generate new
ideas, innovate, and grow — which make us stronger.”
Marsh & McLennan is deeply committed to workplace equality. Highlights
of the Company’s 2014 LGBT-related initiatives include:
1. Sponsorship of and participation at the 2014 Out & Equal Workplace
Summit, where the Company participated in five workshops and launched
two new pieces of research:
2. Various programs to enhance respect and inclusion in the workplace,
including MMC Ally and Coming Out Toolkits, Safe Space Stickers, and
Reverse Mentoring workshops.
3. Recognition of Dr. Siobhan Martin, Executive Director – UK HR,
Mercer, on the 2014 Top 100 OUTstanding/Financial Times Business Leaders
List
4. Founding member of Out In Insurance, the first LGBT leadership
organization for the insurance industry, emphasizing LGBT equality,
career sponsorship, community leadership, and business development
across global insurance companies.
The 2015 CEI rated 971 businesses on their LGBT-related policies and
practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic
partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency
programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. Marsh &
McLennan Companies was one of 366 to receive a perfect score.
About Marsh & McLennan Companies
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES (NYSE:MMC) is a global professional services
firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk,
strategy, and human capital. Marsh
is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy
Carpenter is a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance
intermediary services; Mercer
is a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment
consulting; and Oliver
Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With annual
revenue exceeding $12 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies’ 55,000
colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice, and transactional
capabilities to clients in more than 130 countries. The Company prides
itself on being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive
impact in the communities in which it operates. Visit www.mmc.com
for more information
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