KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) bolsters its commitment to creating a more inclusive work environment by joining the GDKA and agreeing to consistently use three key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve gender and diversity in the workplace. H&R Block joins more than 50 leading corporations, academics, and organizations supporting GDKA’s belief that focusing on the diversity of a company’s talent pipeline is vital in creating a fair and equitable workplace.
Derived from the work of the World Economic Forum International Business Council , the Global Reporting Initiative , and other sources, the KPIs include three high-level measurements that spotlight progress through an organization’s structure:
- The percentage of representation on an organization’s board
- The percentage of representation by employee category
- Pay equality: the ratio of compensation by employee category (i.e. equal pay for equal work)
“H&R Block strives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture and create a place where everyone can reach their full potential,” said Tiffany Monroe, Chief People Officer of H&R Block. “Accountability starts at the top, and we are committed to taking steps to ensure a workplace where underrepresented groups thrive at every level of our organization.”
Joining GDKA follows H&R Block’s announcement of its Equality Action Plan , which outlines specific actions the company is taking to create racial equality, both within the company and in the communities it serves. It also aligns with H&R Block’s 100% score on the Corporate Equality Index , as well as its participation as a Catalyst CEO Champions for Change , pledging to increase the representation of women, including women of color, in its senior leadership and board positions.
Read the full GDKA Announcement and learn more about H&R Block’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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