Award for Workplace Equality Innovation
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index has been a key driver for advancing forward-thinking policies within corporate America and the change has been nothing short of remarkable. Out of this enormous progress, individual businesses have developed truly innovative programs/initiatives that contribute to LGBT inclusion. The HRC Award for Workplace Equality Innovation will help drive innovation by highlighting emerging, effective practices.
2011 Award
On March 23, Boston Consulting Group and Goldman Sachs received the third annual HRC Innovation Award for Workplace Equality:
-
Boston Consulting Group was recognized for its People Development Initiative, which provides in-depth career development support for LGBT employees to increase the likelihood of promotion, in conjunction with robust affiliation programs to ensure retention of top talent.
-
Goldman Sachs received the Innovation Award for its Ally Strategy, which strives to create an inclusive environment for LGBT professionals by engaging and educating senior-level straight allies to serve as visible LGBT-champions across all divisions.
Who Should Apply
Employers that rate 100% on the HRC Corporate Equality Index are welcome to apply. Some examples of innovative programs may include, but are not limited to:
-
LGBT programs that turn policies into practice following mergers & acquisitions or in decentralized organizations
-
LGBT recruitment and retention programs such as optional self-identification, eliminating "front door" bias and promoting LGBT managers (senior-level)
-
Model transgender benefits
-
Performance metrics on LGBT workplace issues
-
LGBT supplier diversity or supply-chain management
-
LGBT global policies and programs
-
Other programs or efforts that significantly changed the workplace climate for LGBT employees and allies
Businesses interested in submitting a program for the award should indicate this in their Corporate Equality Index survey under the "Additional Information" section.
