the Human Rights Campaign

Discover Earns a Perfect Score for LGBTQ+ Equality Nine Years in a Row

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

Discover joins the ranks of more than 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

Key Points: 
  • Discover joins the ranks of more than 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
  • Discover has nine Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which play a significant role in upholding Discovers pillars to sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
  • The PRIDE group helps lead marketing efforts behind Discovers rainbow card design, known as the Discover it Pride Card.
  • For more information on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei .

AvalonBay Communities Earns Top Score for Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

We believe that equality and equal opportunity extends to everyone, no matter who you are or who you love, said Benjamin Schall, CEO and President of AvalonBay Communities.

Key Points: 
  • We believe that equality and equal opportunity extends to everyone, no matter who you are or who you love, said Benjamin Schall, CEO and President of AvalonBay Communities.
  • Were proud to have this external recognition and endorsement of what we, at AvalonBay, already knew AvalonBay is a great place to work and is a company that welcomes and supports LGBTQ+ associates.
  • Congratulations to AvalonBay Communities for achieving the title of best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality and working to advance inclusion in the workplace.
  • AvalonBays efforts in satisfying all the CEIs criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Discover Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality For Eighth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021

For the eighth consecutive year, Discover Financial Services has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality and earned a perfect 100 score from the Human Rights Campaigns Annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Key Points: 
  • For the eighth consecutive year, Discover Financial Services has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality and earned a perfect 100 score from the Human Rights Campaigns Annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality and inclusion.
  • The report provides an in-depth analysis and ratings of U.S. employers, their policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ employees.
  • With over 1,000 companies analyzed by the index, Discover earned a perfect 100 score alongside approximately 700 other companies.

Discover Recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality For Seventh Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020

For the seventh year in a row, Discover Financial Services has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality and earned a perfect 100 score from the Human Rights Campaigns Annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Key Points: 
  • For the seventh year in a row, Discover Financial Services has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality and earned a perfect 100 score from the Human Rights Campaigns Annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
  • CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality and inclusion.
  • With over 1,000 companies analyzed by the index, Discover earned a perfect 100 score alongside almost 700 other companies.
  • Our company is made stronger by having a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, said Roger Hochschild, CEO and president of Discover.