Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and uniforms, was recently named one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the 2018 Disability Equality Index (DEI), with a top-score of 100%, for the second year in a row.
The DEI is a joint initiative between American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN), and is the nation’s most trusted comprehensive benchmarking tool for disability inclusion.
First introduced in 2012, the DEI helps companies build a positive reputation, while identifying opportunities for continued improvement. This index objectively scores each corporation on a scale from 0 to 100 – 100 representing the most inclusive. Companies that receive this distinction through the DEI, excel in organizational culture, leadership, accessibility, employment, community engagement, support services and supplier diversity.
“Aramark is proud to be a top-scoring company for the Disability Equality Index, for the second year in a row,” said Lynn B. McKee, Executive President of Human Resources for Aramark. “Diversity and inclusion are the backbone of our vibrant workforce, and essential to our success. With 270,000 team members, from different cultures around the world, we encourage a culture that appreciates everyone’s differences and their similarities.”
In addition to the DEI, Aramark has been recognized by other notable organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign, Black Enterprise Magazine, CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine and LATINO Magazine, for its diversity and inclusion efforts. Most recently, Aramark was named a Top 50 Company for Diversity, by DiversityInc.
To view the complete 2018 Disability Equality Index results list, visit: https://www.disabilityequalityindex.org/top_companies
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
