More than a dozen New Jersey-based companies recorded a 100 score on the Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work list created by Disability:IN.
The Disability Equality Index is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organizations and to assess performance across industry sectors.
Dozens of additional companies who have a strong presence in the state (more than 1,000 employees), but are headquartered elsewhere, also are on the list.
In simplest terms: New Jersey companies are leaders when it comes to cultivating a diverse workplace that includes those with disabilities.
Officials at Florham Park-based Conduent, one of the companies to receive a perfect 100 score, were proud to be honored for the third consecutive year.
“For Conduent, the recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening an inclusive culture where associates are valued and supported to achieve individual success and to give their best efforts for our clients,” a spokesperson said.
RWJBarnabas Health, another company on the overall list, also expressed its pride in the honor.
“We are honored to be recognized by the Disability Equality Index for our efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive workplace and we applaud the work of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team members for their commitment to our system values of kindness, respect, compassion and accountability,” Lynda Markoe, executive vice president and chief people officer, said. “This achievement is a direct reflection of our system’s vision to deliver a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team and to make a significant impact on the employment landscape for people of all abilities.”
The following is a list of New Jersey-based companies to record a perfect score. (To see the entire list, click here.)
- American Water
- Bayer
- BD
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Comcast NBC Universal
- Conduent
- Fiserv
- Johnson & Johnson
- Merck
- MetLife
- Novartis
- Prudential Financial
- RWJBarnabas Health
- Sanofi
- TD Bank
- Unilever
- Withum
