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for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking
survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+
workplace equality.
" UNFI celebrates all of our associates living with disabilities and those who are
caregivers, " said Guillaume Bagal, vice president of diversity and inclusion at UNFI.
" We are proud to be recognized as a DEI Top Scorer and Best Place to Work for the
progress we've made in disability inclusion. We will continue to strive to create
space for disability education and awareness, promote accessibility, physical and
psychological safety, advancement opportunities, and help eliminate stigma and
misperception. "
The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association
of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most robust
disability inclusion assessment tool in business. Now in its eighth year, the DEI
exists to help businesses make a positive impact on the unemployment and
underemployment of people with disabilities.
UNFI is working to advance inclusion in the workplace by fostering a culture of
inclusion and empathy through open dialogue, effective associate training, and by
honoring holidays and special events that speak to the identities of the company's
associates, according to the company.
In the past year, UNFI has taken a variety of steps to advance this mission,
including:
* Launching the DREAM belonging and innovation group (BIG); a UNFI associate
resource group for the disabled community and caregivers. DREAM (Disability
Resources, Equity, Allyship, and Mentoring) advocates for UNFI associates,
caregivers, and allies in all aspects of business, aiming to promote an
environment where all may flourish without barriers;
* Collaborating with the UNFI supplier diversity team to increase spend with
disabled-owned businesses;
* Creating Real Talk, a series of virtual discussions focusing on the intersection
of diversity, equity and inclusion with career, wellness, and leadership
development; and
* Developing UCount, an initiative to encourage associates to share more about
themselves, including their disability status.
It's encouraging to see
how many IFPA members
are actively engaging in
and participating in IFPA
events and programs
that offer DEI content
and are continuing along
their own paths toward
advancing DEI among
their teams and within
their companies. "
Doug Bohr, IFPA
Giant Eagle recognized for disability achievements
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
and Disability:IN have recognized retailer Giant Eagle as a
" Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. "
" We are so honored by this recognition, " said Giant Eagle's
chair and CEO, Laura Karet. " Our core value of 'Respect All'
is important to all of us at Giant Eagle. Being named a best
place to work for people who are differently abled motivates us
to continue our journey of inclusion for all our team members,
guests and neighbors. " The recognition was determined by the
2022 Disability Inclusion Index (DEI) benchmark, in which
Giant Eagle received a 100% score.
On the DEI benchmark, Giant Eagle was specifically
recognized for, " dedicated recruiting efforts to attract people
who are differently abled; a disability-focused, employeeled
business resource group; a company-wide employee
engagement survey; a 20-plus member diversity council; and
company-wide emergency preparedness plans which addresses
people who are differently abled, " the company said.
" Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate
culture, and it's gratifying to partner with 415 companies
on the 2022 Disability Equality Index, " said Jill Houghton,
president and CEO of Disability:IN.
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