Whirlpool Corporation announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars: non-discrimination policies across business entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility.

«Our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and we know that supporting diverse voices throughout our organization makes us better – says Kim Kavala, Whirlpool Corp. head of Inclusion & Diversity and global learning –. Every year we have received a 100 score from the HRC has been a testament to our meaningful work in this space as well as validation for how our company continues to do what’s right for our employees».

Through the efforts of the 18 employee resource groups (ERGs) who work to raise awareness for an inclusive culture, Whirlpool Corp. has received recognition throughout 2023 for its DEI initiatives. The company was named one of the 2023 Best Companies for Multicultural Women by Seramount. Playing a large role in this recognition was the Whirlpool Women’s Network (WWN) that empowers and engages women at all levels within the company and community to ensure that all voices are heard.

Whirlpool received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This is the 19th year that the HRC CEI has assigned to the company a 100 rating. HRC CEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Whirlpool Corp. joins the ranks of over 840 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year.

«This is an important ranking for us for many reasons – said the senior director of inclusion & diversity and talent scquisition at Whirlpool Corp., Devon Voster -. Every day, with every effort, we strive to ensure all employees feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard at Whirlpool. Inclusion & diversity is a core value here because we know that drawing from diverse points of view improves our products, services, our teams, and each other».

«We are proud of the work that our Pride employee resource group at Whirlpool Corporation has done over the years to help create an inclusive workplace for all LGBTQ+ employees – said Whirlpool pride ERG Network Co-Lead Randy Maples -. This recognition reaffirms our commitment towards taking meaningful action to cultivate an even stronger inclusive and diverse workplace.»

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion with a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This marks the 13th consecutive perfect score for the American company. The Corporate Equality Index is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Whirlpool Corporation’s efforts in satisfying all of the 2016 CEI’s criteria and 100 percent ranking resulted in the continued designation as a Best Place to Work company.