McKesson Earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Twelfth Annual Scorecard on LGBT Workplace Equality
SAN
FRANCISCO, Calif., December 9, 2013 – McKesson Corporation proudly announced
that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2014 Corporate Equality
Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies
and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation.
“At
McKesson, we are guided by our ICARE shared values that promote integrity and
respect for all colleagues across the enterprise, and we couldn’t be more
honored to be recognized as one of the best places to work for LGBT equality.
We strongly believe that diversity, inclusion and equality are critical to not
only creating a healthy and engaged workplace, but to driving continuous
innovation through the exchange of different perspectives and approaches,” said
John Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer, McKesson Corporation.
McKesson
is committed to establishing and evolving policies and practices that support lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) employees and their families. Over
the past several years, OPEN, McKesson’s LGBT and Straight Ally Employee
Resource Group, has led a number of efforts to create an environment in which
all employees can feel fully included, heard and respected in bringing their
whole selves to work.
“McKesson
employees come from all backgrounds, bringing the perspectives, insights and
creativity that make our company such a great place to work. McKesson is
committed to fostering a culture where all employees can come to work,
contribute to their fullest potential, and do so in a way that is true to
who they are,” said Daina Chiu, senior vice president, talent management and
diversity, McKesson Corporation.
The
2014 CEI rated 934 businesses in the report, which evaluates LGBT-related
policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections,
domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits,
competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. McKesson’s
efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria resulting in a 100 percent
ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.
For
more information on the 2014 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free
copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
The
Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to
achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and
engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens
and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
About
McKesson
McKesson
Corporation, currently ranked 14th on the FORTUNE 500, is a healthcare services
and information technology company dedicated to making the business of
healthcare run better. We partner with payers, hospitals, physician offices,
pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies and others across the spectrum of care to
build healthier organizations that deliver better care to patients in every
setting. McKesson helps its customers improve their financial, operational, and
clinical performance with solutions that include pharmaceutical and
medical-surgical supply management, healthcare information technology, and
business and clinical services. For more information, visit us at www.McKesson.com.
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