Forbes names CGI a 2024 Best Employer for Women

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CGI (NYSE: GIB) has been named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes in 2024. This recognition is based on a survey of 150,000 women at companies with at least 1,000 employees. CGI's commitment to supporting women in technology is evident through various initiatives:

1. Employee resource groups for networking, mentoring, and professional development
2. Events to inspire female students in STEM careers
3. Initiatives promoting respect, empowerment, and inclusion

Stephanie Mango, President of CGI Federal, emphasized the company's dedication to increasing women's representation at all levels. Jenny Hilliard, VP of Human Resources, highlighted CGI's focus on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and career growth for women.

FAIRFAX, Va., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, today announced its selection by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women, placing it alongside those U.S. companies achieving the highest scores by 150,000 women surveyed at companies with at least 1,000 employees for Forbes' annual ranking.

"At CGI, we are committed to sharing our progress in growing the representation of women at all levels of the organization and in the technology sector overall," said Stephanie Mango, President, CGI Federal. "We will continue to champion the success of women in technology by amplifying their stories, fostering support networks and creating workplace initiatives that empower all women to advance their careers at CGI."

CGI provides a variety of resources for ensuring career success for women. These include employee resource groups for women across the globe that engage in networking, mentoring and professional development to help grow careers, recruit new talent, and engage in community outreach. In addition, CGI teams regularly host events to educate and inspire female students to become interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers and to experience hands-on learning. These activities reflect a broader set of initiatives that advance respect, empowerment and inclusion, which are embedded in CGI's culture.

"We are committed to ongoing learning and career growth opportunities for women that also encourage them to bring their most authentic selves to the workplace," said Jenny Hilliard, Vice-President of Human Resources, CGI. "CGI continues to build and sustain an environment that brings together a wide variety of talents and skills in a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment."

About CGI

Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2023 reported revenue is CA$14.30 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.

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SOURCE CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.

FAQ

What recognition did CGI (GIB) receive from Forbes in 2024?

CGI (GIB) was named one of America's Best Employers for Women by Forbes in 2024.

How does CGI support women in technology careers?

CGI supports women in technology through employee resource groups, networking opportunities, mentoring programs, professional development initiatives, and events to inspire female students in STEM careers.

What is CGI's approach to diversity and inclusion for women employees?

CGI focuses on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and career growth for women, with initiatives promoting respect, empowerment, and inclusion embedded in the company culture.

Who commented on CGI's commitment to women's success in the 2024 Forbes recognition?

Stephanie Mango, President of CGI Federal, and Jenny Hilliard, Vice-President of Human Resources at CGI, both commented on the company's commitment to women's success and inclusion.