Voya Financial named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for sixth consecutive year

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that it has earned recognition as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth consecutive year.

Voya’s top score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index (DEI) illustrates the company’s continued, measurable progress to lessen unemployment and underemployment of people with disabilities. The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN. The index measures key performance indicators across culture, leadership, supplier diversity, and employment practices, such as advancement, accommodations, benefits, education, recruitment and retention.

“At Voya, disability inclusion is entrenched in our culture, influencing our corporate strategy and supported by the passion and energy of our people,” said Heather Lavallee, chief executive officer, Voya Financial, Inc. “We know that disability inclusion in every facet of life — including the workplace — is good for our colleagues, our clients, and our communities. We are proud to have earned recognition as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the sixth consecutive year and are committed to championing disability inclusion in the workplace.”

At the Disability:IN conference in Orlando, Florida, this week, Lavallee signed the Disability:IN CEO Letter on disability inclusion — continuing the commitment started by Voya’s former CEO and current executive chairman Rodney O. Martin, Jr. Martin was one of six original CEO signatories of the letter, which calls on Fortune 1,000 CEOs to participate in the DEI. The letter now has more than 160 CEO signatories and counting.

“Businesses have the power to drive the global advancement of disability inclusion, and we’re thrilled to see more companies than ever leverage the DEI to measure their progress. We recognize these top-scoring companies as ‘Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for their passion and efforts to lead the way in creating greater equity for people with disabilities in the workplace, marketplace, and supply chain,” said Jill Houghton, president and CEO of Disability:IN.

Voya’s ongoing commitment to disability inclusion is also demonstrated through several key efforts, including Voya Cares, a program devoted to making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities and special needs from birth through aging, by providing advocacy, resources and solutions. Voya also supports its employees who are part of the disabilities community through its employee-led People with Disabilities and Caregivers Council.