Northrop Grumman Corporation has received the highest ranking on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the sixth year in a row, and is named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
The award recognizes the company for its exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable outcomes in disability inclusiveness in the workplace.
A culture rooted in diversity and inclusion
The DEI measures disability inclusion in corporate America. The index considers a variety of key performance indicators across organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.
“Diversity and inclusion is rooted in our culture and our values, and we want our employees to know they can be their true selves at work,” says Kathy Warden, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President at Northrop Grumman.
“I truly believe that diversity and inclusion drive performance. Great ideas come from diversity of thought, background, perspective, culture, gender, race, age and many other factors. We continue to make great strides in ensuring our employees feel respected and know their voices matter.”
Further recognition for inclusion efforts
Earlier in the year, Northrop Grumman was ranked 15th on DiversityInc’s annual list for the Top 50 Companies for Diversity. In the DiversityInc specialty lists rankings, Northrop Grumman was also ranked for its support for people with disabilities.
Be yourself at work with a prime employer for women
Northrop Grumman actively seeks to attract and retain employees of all abilities and values the strengths they bring to the workplace.
The company believes that creating a workforce and a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusion is pivotal to promoting innovation and increasing productivity.
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