Conduent Recognized by Disability Equality Index as “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
Conduent scored 100 in the 2023 index
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., July 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, today announced scoring 100 on the ® (DEI) earning the title of a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the second consecutive year.
DEI is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 to measure disability workplace inclusion. Conduent was one of only 294 companies receiving the highest score of 100 in the 2023 DEI, which measured: Culture & Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices (Benefits, Recruitment, Employment, Education, Retention & Advancement, Accommodations); Community Engagement; Supplier Diversity; and Non-U.S. Operations.
“Businesses have the power to drive the global advancement of disability inclusion, and we’re thrilled to see more companies than ever leverage the DEI to measure their progress. We recognize these top-scoring companies as a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for their passion and efforts to lead the way in creating greater equity for people with disabilities in the workplace, marketplace, and supply chain,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability: IN.
The DEI was launched in 2015 by and (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.
“Our teams work hard to build a culture where everyone feels supported to reach their full potential, and we are proud to receive a DEI score of 100,” said Remy Kaul, Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion, and Internal Communications at Conduent. “We collaborate closely with candidates, associates and leaders at each employment stage to remove barriers and provide an equitable workplace where colleagues can flourish and grow. Our Disability Impact Group also plays a pivotal role in creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for disabled associates through internal programs. Our DEI score reflects our efforts as we continue our DEI journey.”
To learn more about Conduent’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to foster a culture where every associate feels like they belong, visit .
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at: .
About the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power for people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans with disabilities. Learn more at: .
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business. More than 500 corporations partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social impact through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion benchmarking and reporting tool, the Disability Equality Index (DEI); best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at #AreYouIN.
About Conduent
Conduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum — creating exceptional outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical services. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 60,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent solutions and services digitally transform its clients’ operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients’ missions in many ways, including delivering 43% of nutrition assistance payments in the U.S., enabling 1.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 12 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at .
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