BOSTON, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning technology
company HMH today announced that it received a
score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022
Corporate Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking
survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices
related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. HMH joins the ranks of over
840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.
"We are incredibly proud to be recognized by the Human Rights
Coalition Foundation with a perfect score on the Corporate Equality
Index. HMH is committed to fostering a workplace that is safe,
harassment-free, and allows individuals to bring their authentic
selves to work," said Carlie Dos
Santos, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at
HMH. "Today we are more focused than ever on what it means to work
at HMH: shared purpose, radical flexibility, personal growth,
holistic wellbeing and deeper connections. These qualities
underscore our continued focus on cultivating an inclusive
community that reflects the diverse demographics and perspectives
of our customers and our world."
HMH's diversity, equity and inclusion workplace
efforts focus around four key pillars including leadership, talent,
culture and business. This includes a focus on attracting, hiring
and retaining more diverse talent, nurturing an equitable
workplace, and creating opportunities for meaningful conversations
about what it means to be inclusive. More than 30% of HMH's
workforce currently participates in one of eight employee resource
groups, including HMH Pride for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, that
provide support, enhance career development, contribute to personal
development, and promote inclusion. As a leading provider of K-12
learning solutions, HMH reaches millions of students and teachers,
and is committed to producing culturally responsive curriculum that
fosters a holistic understanding of the world and reflects,
respects and resonates with the diverse communities it serves.
The CEI rates employers providing crucial protections to over 20
million U.S. workers and an additional 18 million abroad. The
results of the 2022 CEI showcase how 1,271 U.S.-based companies are
not only promoting LGBTQ+-friendly workplace policies in the U.S.,
but also, for the 56% of CEI-rated companies with global
operations, are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ+ inclusion in
workplaces globally.
"When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate
Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from
the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and
small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed
to thrive and live life authentically," said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice
President of Programs, Research and Training. "We are proud that
the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for
countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still
more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create
more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers
everywhere. Congratulations to HMH for achieving the title of 'best
places to work for LGBTQ+ equality' and working to advance
inclusion in the workplace."
In 2002, the first year of the CEI, only 13 companies achieved a
top-score, demonstrating the incredible impact the CEI has had on
the business world over its 20-year life. This year's CEI reflects
growth across every measurement category, from the adoption of
inclusive non-discrimination policies, to equitable healthcare
benefits for transgender employees.
HMH's efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria earned a
100% ranking and the designation as one of the Best Places to
Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Other top companies rated in the CEI
include Fortune magazine's 500 largest publicly traded businesses,
American Lawyer magazine's top 200 revenue-grossing law firms
(AmLaw 200), and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to
large-sized businesses.
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four
central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
- Supporting an inclusive culture; and,
- Corporate social responsibility.
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
About HMH
Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt (Nasdaq: HMHC) is a learning technology company
committed to delivering connected solutions that engage learners,
empower educators and improve student outcomes. As a leading
provider of K–12 core curriculum, supplemental and intervention
solutions, and professional learning services, HMH partners with
educators and school districts to uncover solutions that unlock
students' potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves
more than 50 million students and 3 million educators in 150
countries. For more information, visit www.hmhco.com
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About the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human
Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human
Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization
working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation
seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of
LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the
public's understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on
advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed
the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million
students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system
and so much more. The HRC Foundation provides direct consultation
and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving
the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the
capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and
training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger
working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S.
and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of
our work.
Contact
Leah
Riviere
Director, Communications
HMH
617-351-5020
leah.riviere@hmhco.com
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