MIDLAND, MI / ACCESSWIE / November 13, 2024 / Dow (NYSE:DOW) was recently honored with a Leading Disability Employer Seal by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), marking the eighth consecutive year Dow has received this recognition.
This recognition spotlights the transformative contributions made by business leaders in promoting employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It also honors those organizations that prioritize diversity, equity and importantly, accessibility - setting a high standard for others to follow.
The Leading Disability Employer Seal is granted based on the NOD Employment Tracker™, a comprehensive assessment tool that evaluates key business practices related to hiring, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities. Scoring prioritized practices that are associated with increased disability employment outcomes over time, and companies received additional points based on the percentage of people with disabilities in their workforce. Dow scored highly when considering disability employment strategy, practices and performance.
"It is an honor to receive this recognition for an eighth consecutive year" said John Sampson, executive sponsor for Dow's Disability Employee Network and senior vice president of Operations, Manufacturing and Engineering. "We are proud to be named a Leading Disability Employer and are committed to fostering a workplace of inclusion, equitable opportunity and accessibility."
In addition to Dow's HR policies and talent acquisition programs, the DEN employee resource group aims to empower employees with disabilities and to raise awareness and educate about disabilities to create better allies.
"We're incredibly grateful to Dow 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 Dow embodies this vision in action. We applaud their efforts and investments to provide pathways to fulfilling careers for Americans with disabilities."
Visit Dow's website for additional information on the Company's commitment to inclusion and diversity and to explore the Company's 2023 INtersections Progress Report.
About The NOD Employment Tracker™
The NOD Employment Tracker 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. All participating companies receive a Tracker Scorecard to develop plans and priorities for improving employment practices and policies. The 2025 Employment Tracker will open this fall; completion of the Tracker is required to qualify for the NOD Leading Disability Employer Seal Award. To learn more, visit www.nod.org/tracker
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.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
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