Henry Schein Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index - Seite 2

Most recently, PRIDE & ALLIES introduced “Revelations,” a series of candid conversations about coming out, breaking down barriers, developing an inclusive and cohesive environment, and building trusting relationships that foster and encourage individuals to live openly at home, at work, and in the community. Since its inception, the series has provided networking opportunities for Team Schein Members throughout the pandemic, addressing the need to remain connected while working from home. Each “Revelations” conversation is designed to bring relevant and educational topics to the forefront. Throughout the series, PRIDE & ALLIES has collaborated with the Company’s other employee resource groups, including the Women’s Leadership Network, a forum open to and inclusive of all Team Schein Members, that empowers, develops, and connects a network of women to drive business success. PRIDE & ALLIES also partners with local and national LGBTQ organizations to create an inclusive and diverse network of perspectives, resources, and support for Team Schein Members.

“From the previously unimaginable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to a long overdue reckoning with racial injustice, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality,” said Alphonso David, Human Rights Campaign President. “This year has shown us that tools like the CEI are crucial in the work to increase equity and inclusion in the workplace, but also that companies must breathe life into these policies and practices in real and tangible ways. Thank you to the companies that understand protecting their LGBTQ employees and consumers from discrimination is not just the right thing to do—but the best business decision.”

The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how 1,142 U.S.-based companies are not only promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., but also for the 57 percent of CEI-rated companies with global operations who are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in workplaces abroad. Henry Schein’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

The CEI rates employers providing these crucial protections to over 18 million U.S. workers and an additional 17 million abroad. 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.