11 Dec 2014 07:00
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC), a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in risk, strategy, and human capital, announced that it was awarded a perfect score on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). This is the seventh consecutive year that HRC has designated Marsh & McLennan Companies a “Best Place to Work” for LGBT Equality.
“We are honored that our vibrant and inclusive workplace — where all colleagues can thrive and are encouraged to contribute to their fullest potential — has again been recognized by HRC,” said Nicole Gardner, VP and Marsh & McLennan’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. "Diversity and inclusiveness provide us with greater opportunity to generate new ideas, innovate, and grow — which make us stronger.”
Marsh & McLennan is deeply committed to workplace equality. Highlights of the Company’s 2014 LGBT-related initiatives include:
1. Sponsorship of and participation at the 2014 Out & Equal Workplace Summit, where the Company participated in five workshops and launched two new pieces of research:
The Cost of Inconsistency: Quantifying the Economic Burden to American Business from the Patchwork Quilt of Marriage Laws Mercer’s North America LGBT Global Mobility Pulse Survey.2. Various programs to enhance respect and inclusion in the workplace, including MMC Ally and Coming Out Toolkits, Safe Space Stickers, and Reverse Mentoring workshops.
3. Recognition of Dr. Siobhan Martin, Executive Director – UK HR, Mercer, on the 2014 Top 100 OUTstanding/Financial Times Business Leaders List
4. Founding member of Out In Insurance, the first LGBT leadership organization for the insurance industry, emphasizing LGBT equality, career sponsorship, community leadership, and business development across global insurance companies.
The 2015 CEI rated 971 businesses on their LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. Marsh & McLennan Companies was one of 366 to receive a perfect score.
About Marsh & McLennan Companies
MARSH & McLENNAN COMPANIES (NYSE:MMC) is a global professional services firm offering clients advice and solutions in the areas of risk, strategy, and human capital. Marsh is a global leader in insurance broking and risk management; Guy Carpenter is a global leader in providing risk and reinsurance intermediary services; Mercer is a global leader in talent, health, retirement, and investment consulting; and Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With annual revenue exceeding $12 billion, Marsh & McLennan Companies’ 55,000 colleagues worldwide provide analysis, advice, and transactional capabilities to clients in more than 130 countries. The Company prides itself on being a responsible corporate citizen and making a positive impact in the communities in which it operates. Visit www.mmc.com for more information
Media Contact:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesEdward L. Dandridge, +1-212-345-9751ed.dandridge@mmc.comorInvestor Contact:Marsh & McLennan CompaniesKeith Walsh, +1-212-345-0057keith.walsh@mmc.com
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