Unisys Joins The Valuable 500 to Advance Rights and Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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On December 3, 2020, Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) announced its membership in The Valuable 500, a global network advocating for disability inclusion in business. CEO Peter A. Altabef emphasized the importance of diversity and integrating people with disabilities into their workforce, stating it aligns with their corporate social responsibility goals. Unisys has established the Ability Innovation Group to enhance workplace culture and has been recognized by the Disability Equality Index as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

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• Joining The Valuable 500 enhances Unisys' commitment to diversity.
• Recognition as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion strengthens company reputation.
• Establishment of the Ability Innovation Group promotes workplace improvement for employees with disabilities.

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BLUE BELL, Pa., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced that it has joined The Valuable 500 – the largest network of global CEOs committed to diversity and transforming disability inclusion through business leadership and opportunity.

"Building a workplace that is increasingly diverse, inclusive and equitable is a primary goal at Unisys, and we believe that membership in The Valuable 500 will reinforce our commitment to diversity and accelerate our progress," said Unisys Chairman and CEO Peter A. Altabef. "Integrating more people with disabilities into our workforce is an important part of our corporate social responsibility and is good for our business as well. Drawing on the experiences of people with disabilities, we can enhance our solutions to reach a broader clientele and deliver tangible benefits to an expanded community of users."

Inclusion of people with disabilities is a major objective of Unisys' corporate social responsibility initiatives. As an adjunct to its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, the company has established the Unisys Ability Innovation Group to give individuals with disabilities a larger voice and drive improvements in Unisys' workplace culture and working environment. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) – the most comprehensive benchmarking tool – cites Unisys as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Visit Media Hub – The Valuable 500 for that organization's press release on Unisys and other companies joining the initiative. 

About The Valuable 500
Launched by social entrepreneur and activist Caroline Casey at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in January 2019, The Valuable 500 aims to put disability on the global business leadership agenda. The organization's goal is to persuade 500 multinational companies that have at least 1,000 employees to make a public commitment to advance disability inclusion in their organizations. By engaging the most influential business leaders and brands, The Valuable 500 wants to create a tipping point within business that unlocks the business, social and economic value of the 1.3 billion people living with disabilities around the world, and the millions who will become disabled over time.

About Unisys
Unisys is a global IT services company that delivers successful outcomes for the most demanding businesses and governments. Unisys offerings include digital workplace services, cloud and infrastructure services and software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. Unisys integrates security into all of its solutions. For more information on how Unisys delivers for its clients across the government, financial services and commercial markets, visit www.unisys.com.

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FAQ

What is Unisys Corporation's recent announcement?

Unisys Corporation announced its membership in The Valuable 500 to promote disability inclusion in the workplace.

When did Unisys join The Valuable 500?

Unisys joined The Valuable 500 on December 3, 2020.

What benefits does Unisys see in including people with disabilities?

Unisys believes that integrating people with disabilities enhances their solutions and broadens their clientele.

How does Unisys plan to improve diversity and inclusion?

Unisys has established the Ability Innovation Group to give a voice to individuals with disabilities and improve workplace culture.