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HRC Corporate Equality Index: an unprecedented number of companies score a perfect 100

by: Pam Spaulding

Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 16:00:00 PM EDT

The HRC Foundation has released its Corporate Equality Index 2008 report and as was the case last year, more companies than ever before have scored a perfect 100. Corporate America, in response to competition, is adopting and promoting LGBT-positive policies and practices because it is good for business to attract and retain top talent, regardless of orientation or gender identity. (HRC):

An unprecedented 195 companies received the top score of 100 percent. Collectively, these companies employ more than 8 million workers and that validates the work of the HRC Foundation in "changing the air" in which GLBT issues are discussed. Because, even our straight colleagues at these companies get a message from their leadership everyday that GLBT Americans should be given equal treatment and equal respect at work. But, the Corporate Equality Index does more than just track the changes that are occurring in corporate America, along with the work of GLBT employees, it drives the issue forward. It's about one word: competition. Successfully vying for the best and brightest talent and the economic clout of GLBT consumers means one thing to these fair-minded companies: implement the policies on the Corporate Equality Index and reach the coveted 100 percent. That means providing equal benefits to domestic partners and transgender employees, banning anti-GLBT discrimination and giving back to GLBT community organizations.

For perspective, when the Index was first released in 2002 only 13 companies scored 100. That's a sea change in only a few years, despite non-stop flogging on companies by the bible beating culture warriors. One company that was eager to share news about its perfect score was United Parcel Service (UPS). Its main competition, FedEx, only managed a paltry 55 and does not provide benefits for domestic partners firm-wide -- even to married same-sex couples in Massachusetts.

"We understand that policies that support inclusion and diversity are critical for us to be successful and we are honored to be recognized with a perfect score on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index," said Mike Eskew, UPS chairman and CEO.

There are 57 companies new to the 100 list, including Allstate Insurance, Electronic Arts Inc., Esurance Inc., J.C. Penney, Marriott International Inc. (Mitt!), Mastercard, and Yahoo!.

H/t, HRC Back Story.

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Familier looking map

The map in the report, showing in which states higher rating companies are located, sure looks familier. I remember seeing a map like that, only it was blue and red, not blue and white...

by: Paul In SF @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 16:47:23 PM CDT

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sorta

Ironic the last quote is from CEO of UPS...wasn't that the company that wouldn't honor civil unions in New Jersey when it came to health benefits?

by: Karen in Kalifornia @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 17:10:27 PM CDT

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RE: Sorta

Makes me wonder if HRC bases its rating on how much money the company donates to it, rather than how LGBT-affirming the company actually is. I would not put it past the HRC to do that.

Social outrage is power protecting itself; it is not morality. -- Andrea Dworkin

by: RachelPhilPa @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 17:52:38 PM CDT

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That initial decision was the result

of the contract arrangement between UPS and the union; it's not like the company just decided not to.

And after some legal analysis, the company was able to honor the arrangement anyway.

by: torrentprime @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 18:12:05 PM CDT

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I am surprised about CONservative Clear Channel!

What!

Clear Channel in San Antonio made the list???? Is it only lip service? I'm VERY surprised to see Clear Channel on the list of Entertainment/Media companies.

Consider this:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2005/09/12/conservative-clear-channe_n_7220.html

Glenn Beck's former home is Clearn Channel!

by: Juan @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 17:55:25 PM CDT

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Since HRC gave them the score it did

I'm not sure why anyone would doubt it. Just because they have conservative commentators on their list doesn't make the entire company incapable of doing good.

by: torrentprime @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 18:13:09 PM CDT

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Woohoo

Proud to work for one of those companies with a perfect 100 (for the 4th year in a row)!

by: torrentprime @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 18:18:16 PM CDT

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Now let's do the same for the mentally ill

I worked for a hospital that treats LGBT employees with fairness and respect.

However, as soon as I asked for accommodation for a severe mental illess, I was put on the fast track for termination.

My boss complained that she feared for her safety and instilled the same unfounded fears in my co-workers.

I was terminated while I was out on medical leave.

I have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and have never been violent in my life. I've never threatened anyone. I don't have a criminal record of any kind. I've never even received a traffic ticket.

So, while being gay was never an issue, the moment I was revealed to be "crazy" I became a person with zero rights, worthless, even a threat.

I always feared being discriminated against for being gay. Instead, I was victimized for having an anxiety disorder.

Ain't America grand?

When you look for the bad in mankind, expecting to find it, you surely will.

- Abraham Lincoln.

by: Fritz @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 19:01:22 PM CDT

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Yes, actually, America is pretty grand.

But I'm sorry for what you went through; I hope things turn out well for you.

by: torrentprime @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 19:11:39 PM CDT

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What makes it so grand?

I just want to know. We spend billions killing people in Iraq, we don't provide healthcare or living wages for our citizens, and our human rights record is far from the best. There are dozens of countries that would protect my rights as a person with mental illness. Reagan abolished our national mental health programs. Our severely disabled live in the streets or are imprisoned.

America is grand for the rich, white, protestant elite. Everyone else suffers.

When you look for the bad in mankind, expecting to find it, you surely will.

- Abraham Lincoln.

by: Fritz @ Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 21:41:41 PM CDT

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Try a history class

And compare our actions to that of other countries, and our history of correcting our mistakes. If you're looking for a race, country, culture or person who is perfect and never made any mistakes, you're going to be looking for a very long time.

And Fritz, I can find you millions of non-rich, non-white, non-Protestant immigrants who bless this country and the opportunities it has provided them. It's a shame you don't feel the same way as those who fought so hard to come here, but it's your right to feel any way you want about it.

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