Whirlpool Corporation Named a "Best Place to Work" for Disability Inclusion for the Eighth Year in a Row
Whirlpool has been recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' for Disability Inclusion for the eighth consecutive year, receiving a perfect score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI). This achievement highlights Whirlpool's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace. The company's Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID) ERG, one of 17 employee resource groups, has developed product immersion activities to enhance understanding of challenges faced by consumers with disabilities.
The DEI is a leading benchmarking tool for corporate disability inclusion policies and programs, evaluating companies across five categories: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. Whirlpool's consistent recognition underscores its ongoing efforts to create an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and innovate.
Whirlpool è stata riconosciuta come 'Miglior Posto di Lavoro' per l'Inclusione delle persone con Disabilità per l'ottavo anno consecutivo, ricevendo un punteggio perfetto di 100 nell'Indice di Uguaglianza delle Disabilità 2024 (DEI). Questo risultato evidenzia l'impegno di Whirlpool per l'inclusività e l'accessibilità nel luogo di lavoro. Il Gruppo di Risorse dei Dipendenti per la Consapevolezza delle Disabilità Visibili e Invisibili (AVID), uno dei 17 gruppi di risorse per i dipendenti, ha sviluppato attività di immersione nei prodotti per migliorare la comprensione delle sfide affrontate dai consumatori con disabilità.
Il DEI è uno strumento di benchmarking leader per le politiche e i programmi di inclusione delle disabilità aziendali, valutando le aziende in cinque categorie: Cultura e Leadership, Accesso a livello aziendale, Pratiche occupazionali, Coinvolgimento della comunità e Diversità dei fornitori. Il riconoscimento costante di Whirlpool sottolinea i suoi sforzi continui per creare un ambiente inclusivo in cui i dipendenti possano prosperare e innovare.
Whirlpool ha sido reconocida como 'Mejor Lugar para Trabajar' por la Inclusión de Personas con Discapacidad por octavo año consecutivo, recibiendo una puntuación perfecta de 100 en el Índice de Igualdad en Discapacidad 2024 (DEI). Este logro resalta el compromiso de Whirlpool con la inclusividad y la accesibilidad en el lugar de trabajo. El Grupo de Recursos de Empleados sobre la Conciencia de Discapacidades Visibles e Invisibles (AVID), uno de los 17 grupos de recursos para empleados, ha desarrollado actividades de inmersión en productos para mejorar la comprensión de los desafíos que enfrentan los consumidores con discapacidad.
El DEI es una herramienta de referencia líder para las políticas y programas de inclusión de discapacidad en las empresas, evaluando a las compañías en cinco categorías: Cultura y Liderazgo, Accesibilidad a Nivel Empresarial, Prácticas Laborales, Compromiso Comunitario y Diversidad de Proveedores. El reconocimiento constante de Whirlpool subraya sus esfuerzos continuos por crear un entorno inclusivo donde los empleados puedan prosperar e innovar.
Whirlpool은 '장애 포용을 위한 최우수 근무 장소'로 여덟 번째 연속 인정받았으며, 2024 장애 평등 지수(DEI)에서 완벽한 점수 100을 기록했습니다. 이 성과는 직장에서의 포괄성과 접근성에 대한 Whirlpool의 헌신을 강조합니다. 가시적 및 비가시적 장애 인식 그룹(AVID)은 17개의 직원 자원 그룹 중 하나로, 장애인의 소비가 직면한 문제를 이해하기 위한 제품 몰입 활동을 개발했습니다.
DEI는 기업의 장애 포용 정책 및 프로그램에 대한 주요 벤치마킹 도구로, 기업을 다섯 가지 범주에서 평가합니다: 문화 및 리더십, 전체 기업 접근성, 고용 관행, 지역 사회 참여, 공급업체 다양성. Whirlpool의 지속적인 인정은 직원들이 번창하고 혁신할 수 있는 포괄적인 환경을 만들기 위한 지속적인 노력을 강조합니다.
Whirlpool a été reconnu comme 'Meilleur Lieu de Travail' pour l'Inclusion des Personnes en Situation de Handicap pour la huitième année consécutive, obtenant un score parfait de 100 sur l'Indice d'Égalité des Handicaps 2024 (DEI). Cet exploit met en lumière l'engagement de Whirlpool envers l'inclusivité et l'accessibilité sur le lieu de travail. Le Groupe de Ressources pour la Sensibilisation aux Handicaps Visibles et Invisibles (AVID), l'un des 17 groupes de ressources pour les employés, a développé des activités d'immersion produit pour améliorer la compréhension des défis auxquels sont confrontés les consommateurs en situation de handicap.
Le DEI est un outil de référence leader pour les politiques et programmes d'inclusion des handicaps au sein des entreprises, évaluant celles-ci selon cinq catégories : Culture et Leadership, Accessibilité à l'échelle de l'entreprise, Pratiques d'emploi, Engagement communautaire et Diversité des fournisseurs. La reconnaissance constante de Whirlpool souligne ses efforts continus pour créer un environnement inclusif où les employés peuvent s'épanouir et innover.
Whirlpool wurde zum 'Besten Arbeitsplatz' für die Inklusion von Menschen mit Behinderungen für das achte Jahr in Folge ausgezeichnet und erhielt eine perfekte Punktzahl von 100 im Disability Equality Index 2024 (DEI). Diese Leistung unterstreicht Whirlpools Engagement für Inklusivität und Barrierefreiheit am Arbeitsplatz. Die Bewusstseinsgruppe für sichtbare und unsichtbare Behinderungen (AVID), eine von 17 Mitarbeiterressourcengruppen, hat Produktimmersion-Aktivitäten entwickelt, um das Verständnis für die Herausforderungen zu verbessern, mit denen Verbraucher mit Behinderungen konfrontiert sind.
Der DEI ist ein führendes Benchmarking-Tool für Unternehmensrichtlinien und -programme zur Inklusion von Behinderungen und bewertet Unternehmen in fünf Kategorien: Kultur und Führung, unternehmensweite Zugänglichkeit, Beschäftigungspraktiken, gesellschaftliches Engagement und LieferantDiversität. Die ständige Anerkennung von Whirlpool hebt die kontinuierlichen Bemühungen hervor, ein inklusives Umfeld zu schaffen, in dem Mitarbeiter gedeihen und innovativ sein können.
- Received a perfect score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index
- Recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' for Disability Inclusion for 8 consecutive years
- Demonstrates strong commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in the workplace
- AVID ERG developed product immersion activities to improve understanding of consumers with disabilities
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 6, 2024 / Whirlpool Corporation was recently named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion after receiving a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the eighth consecutive year. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) has become the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs.
"We are honored to be recognized again as a leader in workplace disability inclusion," said Monica Cederstrom, vice president of human resources for North America at Whirlpool Corporation. "For decades, inclusivity and accessibility have been key pillars of our organization, and we continue to focus our efforts on creating an environment where our employees can grow, thrive, and challenge the status quo."
The Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID) ERG is one of Whirlpool Corporation's 17 employee resource groups (ERGs) supporting diverse groups and perspectives throughout the organization as part of the company's long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity. Striving to improve life at home, AVID developed product immersion activities to help employees better understand challenges consumers with disabilities experience, and encourage them to deliver more accessible features and marketing for the company's products.
The Disability Equality Index is a rating tool designed to assist businesses in advancing inclusion practices, and help build measurable actions across five scoring categories: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. It is the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion for Fortune 100 companies.
To view the full list of Disability Equality Index (DEI) leaders, visit here.
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately
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