American Airlines Named Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion for Ninth Consecutive Year
American Airlines (AAL) has been recognized as a top place to work for disability inclusion for the ninth consecutive year, achieving a perfect score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) in 2024. This prestigious recognition underscores American's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for employees of all abilities.
The DEI, launched in 2015, is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities. It serves as the most comprehensive disability inclusion assessment tool in business. In 2024, 542 companies participated, demonstrating a growing commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace.
This achievement aligns with the global significance of disability inclusion, as people with disabilities represent 1.3 billion individuals worldwide. American Airlines' consistent performance on the DEI reflects its ongoing efforts to create a diverse and inclusive work environment.
American Airlines (AAL) è stata riconosciuta come un top employer per l'inclusione delle persone con disabilità per il nono anno consecutivo, raggiungendo un punteggio perfetto di 100 nel Disability Equality Index (DEI) nel 2024. Questo prestigioso riconoscimento sottolinea l'impegno di American nel promuovere un ambiente inclusivo per i dipendenti di tutte le abilità.
Il DEI, lanciato nel 2015, è un'iniziativa congiunta di Disability:IN e dell'Associazione Americana delle Persone con Disabilità. Si configura come lo strumento di valutazione più completo per l'inclusione delle disabilità nel mondo degli affari. Nel 2024, 542 aziende hanno partecipato, dimostrando un impegno crescente per l'inclusione delle persone con disabilità nel posto di lavoro.
Questo risultato si allinea all'importanza globale dell'inclusione delle disabilità, poiché le persone con disabilità rappresentano 1,3 miliardi di individui in tutto il mondo. La costante performance di American Airlines nel DEI riflette i suoi sforzi continui per creare un ambiente di lavoro diversificato e inclusivo.
American Airlines (AAL) ha sido reconocida como un lugar destacado para trabajar en inclusión de discapacidades por noveno año consecutivo, logrando una puntuación perfecta de 100 en el Disability Equality Index (DEI) en 2024. Este prestigioso reconocimiento subraya el compromiso de American de fomentar un entorno inclusivo para empleados de todas las capacidades.
El DEI, lanzado en 2015, es una iniciativa conjunta de Disability:IN y la Asociación Americana de Personas con Discapacidades. Sirve como la herramienta de evaluación más completa sobre inclusión de discapacidades en los negocios. En 2024, 542 empresas participaron, demostrando un compromiso creciente con la inclusión de discapacidades en el lugar de trabajo.
Este logro se alinea con la importancia global de la inclusión de discapacidades, ya que las personas con discapacidades representan a 1.3 mil millones de individuos en todo el mundo. El desempeño constante de American Airlines en el DEI refleja sus esfuerzos continuos para crear un ambiente de trabajo diverso e inclusivo.
아메리칸 항공(AAL)은 장애 포용을 위한 최고의 직장으로 아홉 번째 연속으로 인정받았으며, 2024년 장애 평등 지수(DEI)에서 100점 만점을 기록했습니다. 이 권위 있는 인정은 모든 능력을 가진 직원들을 위한 포용적 환경 조성에 대한 아메리칸 항공의 의지를 강조합니다.
DEI는 2015년에 출범하였으며, Disability:IN과 미국 장애인협회의 공동 이니셔티브입니다. 이는 비즈니스에서 장애 포용을 평가하는 가장 포괄적인 도구로 활용됩니다. 2024년에는 542개 기업이 참여하여 직장에서의 장애 포용에 대한 증가하는 의지를 보여주었습니다.
이 성과는 장애 포용의 세계적 중요성과 일치하며, 장애인을 포함한 인구는 전 세계적으로 13억 명에 이릅니다. 아메리칸 항공의 DEI에서의 지속적인 성과는 다양하고 포용적인 근무 환경을 만들기 위한 지속적인 노력을 반영합니다.
American Airlines (AAL) a été reconnue comme un lieu de travail de premier plan pour l'inclusion des personnes handicapées pour la neuvième année consécutive, atteignant un score parfait de 100 sur l'Indice d'Égalité des Handicaps (DEI) en 2024. Cette reconnaissance prestigieuse souligne l'engagement d'American à favoriser un environnement inclusif pour les employés de toutes les capacités.
Le DEI, lancé en 2015, est une initiative conjointe de Disability:IN et de l'Association Américaine des Personnes Handicapées. Il sert d'outil d'évaluation le plus complet en matière d'inclusion des handicapés dans le monde des affaires. En 2024, 542 entreprises ont participé, montrant un engagement croissant en faveur de l'inclusion des personnes handicapées sur le lieu de travail.
Cette réussite est en accord avec l'importance mondiale de l'inclusion des personnes handicapées, puisque ces dernières représentent 1,3 milliard d'individus dans le monde. La performance constante d'American Airlines dans le DEI reflète ses efforts continus pour créer un environnement de travail diversifié et inclusif.
American Airlines (AAL) wurde für das neunte Jahr in Folge als Top-Arbeitgeber für die Einschluss von Menschen mit Behinderungen ausgezeichnet und erreichte im Disability Equality Index (DEI) 2024 eine perfekte Punktzahl von 100. Diese prestigeträchtige Auszeichnung unterstreicht das Engagement von American, ein inklusives Umfeld für Mitarbeiter aller Fähigkeiten zu fördern.
Der DEI, der 2015 ins Leben gerufen wurde, ist eine gemeinsame Initiative von Disability:IN und der Amerikanischen Gesellschaft für Menschen mit Behinderungen. Er dient als das umfassendste Bewertungsinstrument zur Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen in der Wirtschaft. Im Jahr 2024 nahmen 542 Unternehmen teil, wodurch ein wachsendes Engagement für die Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen am Arbeitsplatz demonstriert wird.
Diese Errungenschaft entspricht der globalen Bedeutung der Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen, da Menschen mit Behinderungen weltweit 1,3 Milliarden Personen repräsentieren. Die konstante Leistung von American Airlines im DEI spiegelt die laufenden Bemühungen wider, ein vielfältiges und inklusives Arbeitsumfeld zu schaffen.
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FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESSWIRE / July 29, 2024 / American Airlines has received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and was named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2024 for the ninth consecutive year. The DEI exists to help businesses make a positive impact on the unemployment and underemployment of people with disabilities.
"We are honored to be recognized as a best place to work for disability inclusion and to achieve a top score on the Disability Equality Index," said Cedric Rockamore, American's Chief Diversity Officer. "This recognition reaffirms our steadfast commitment to fostering an environment where people from all backgrounds and abilities feel welcomed, valued and celebrated. We are committed to building and nurturing an environment where our team members of all abilities feel empowered to thrive."
The DEI was launched in 2015 in the United States as a joint initiative of 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. By completing the DEI, companies can demonstrate their commitment to disability inclusion and equality, as well as broader social issues.
"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we're extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow. Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today's global market. Together, we are creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive," said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.
Globally, people with disabilities represent 1.3 billion individuals. Disability is a natural part of the human experience, and it crosses lines of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and other demographics.
Learn more about the DEI at disabilityin.org.
About American Airlines Group
To Care for People on Life's Journey®. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company's stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index has become the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs, and is now trusted by more than
The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective, forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions across five scored categories: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. Participating companies receive a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of "Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion" for the benchmark year.
Findings from a two-year Global Disability Equality Index pilot informed the launch of a scored benchmark that opened in 2024 to seven new countries in addition to the United States. These include: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. Now in its 10th year, the Disability Equality Index has grown nearly 7x since 2015, expanding from 80 companies in its first year to 542 in 2024. Collectively, the 2024 edition received 753 submissions spanning the eight benchmarked countries.
About the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power for people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com
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