Fifth Third Again Receives Top Score on Disability Equality Index
2024年7月16日 - 10:10PM
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Index rates Fifth Third among nation’s best
workplaces for people with disabilities
For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third Bank has received a
top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index ®, the leading
independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of
corporate disability inclusion policies and programs. Fifth Third
has also been named among the index’s Best Places to Work for
Disability Inclusion.
“We value our employees with disabilities, and we strive to
create an inclusive environment for every employee,” said Senior
Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer Stephanie A. Smith. “We
are committed to creating an environment where equal access and an
opportunity to thrive is available to all, and we are delighted
that these efforts have once again been recognized by Disability:IN
and the American Association of People with Disabilities.”
Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices include a robust
network of nine Business Resource Groups that empower employees to
advance inclusion and belonging efforts and to access development
opportunities, support business solutions and get involved in the
community as leaders and volunteers.
Fifth Third is also a leading partner of Project SEARCH, a
one-year program that helps high school students with disabilities
transition into the workforce. Since the program’s inception in
2005, Fifth Third has trained 407 individuals, including 34 current
employees, as one of 700 Project SEARCH locations worldwide. Fifth
Third was also the first bank to design a checking account for the
Achieving a Better Life Experience program, or ABLE. These accounts
allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest assets for
disability-related expenses.
“Creating a culture of belonging and connection where employees
feel cared for and valued is critical to our success and ingrained
in our core values,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Nancy
Pinckney. “It is important to us that we intentionally create a
workplace where each person feels valued, respected, and
understood. We encourage our employees to bring their authentic
selves and apply their best thinking to their work.”
Now in its 10th year, the Disability Equality Index aims to help
businesses make a positive impact on the unemployment and
underemployment of people with disabilities. A joint initiative of
Disability:IN and the American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD), the index is an objective, reflective,
forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed
to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. The index
measures companies’ inclusion efforts in culture and leadership,
enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement,
and supplier diversity.
"On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re
extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies
that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards
disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow.
Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only
attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates
sustainable performance in today's global market. Together, we are
creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive,” said
Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on
history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families,
businesses and communities grow through smart financial services
that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one
that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of
tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community
impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been
named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for
several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers,
employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be
the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank
people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered
institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of
Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ®
Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information
and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit
products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member
FDIC.
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index has become the leading
independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of
corporate disability inclusion policies and programs, and is now
trusted by more than 70% of the United States Fortune 100 and
nearly half of the Fortune 500. Such companies must increasingly
consider how emerging global reporting directives and stakeholder
expectations surrounding social and corporate governance factors
impact their operational, cultural, reputational and financial
performance.
The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective,
forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed
to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a
comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of
measurable, tangible actions across five scored categories: Culture
& Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices,
Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. Participating
companies receive a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with
those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of “Best Places
to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the benchmark year.
Findings from a two-year Global Disability Equality Index pilot
informed the launch of a scored benchmark that opened in 2024 to
seven new countries in addition to the United States. These
include: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines,
and the United Kingdom. Now in its 10th year, the Disability
Equality Index has grown nearly 7x since 2015, expanding from 80
companies in its first year to 542 in 2024. Collectively, the 2024
edition received 753 submissions spanning the eight benchmarked
countries.
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