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First Data Receives Distinguished Honors for Commitment to Diversity and Human Rights
First
Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology,
earned new recognition from three premier organizations that advocate
for a progressive and inclusive work environment. The three
organizations - Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc., and GLSEN -
each hailed First Data for fostering workplace equality and opportunity
for employees of all backgrounds.
The three recognitions include:
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Human Rights Campaign: For the third consecutive year, First
Data received a perfect score on the Human
Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. The Index is a leading
national benchmarking standard on corporate policies and practices
pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees.
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DiversityInc.: DiversityInc., which ranks excellence in
corporate workplace policies, named First Data as one of the Top
25 Noteworthy companies for diversity for the third consecutive
year. For the first time, First Data was also named as one of DiversityInc.'s
top companies for progress. Additionally, on DiversityInc.'s
list of top companies for military veterans, First Data moved up seven
spots to the number three position from number 10 on last year's list.
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GLSEN: On May 15, First Data was named "Corporate
Ally of the Year" at the GLSEN Respect Awards in New York City.
Held annually, the GLSEN Respect Awards showcase the work of
corporations, educators, and individuals who serve as exemplary role
models and have made a significant impact on the lives of lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth.
"First Data cultivates a workplace culture that values all individuals
regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or any other
characteristic," said Cindy Armine-Klein, Executive Vice President,
Chief Control Officer, and founder of UNITY, First Data's LGBT employee
resource group. "It is incredibly rewarding to be acknowledged for our
ongoing commitment to building a successful, inclusive culture that is
good for our employees and for business."
Earlier this year, First Data implemented a new
gender-neutral paid parental leave policy designed to support all
families with the critical time needed to care for a new child without
the financial constraints that come with unpaid leave. Other initiatives
that have contributed to First Data's continued inclusion on these lists
include its LGBT-inclusive policies, its UNITY employee resource group,
and its Supplier Diversity program.
About First Data
First Data (NYSE: FDC) is a global leader in commerce-enabling
technology and solutions, serving approximately six million business
locations and 4,000 financial institutions in more than 100 countries
around the world. The company's 24,000 owner-associates are dedicated to
helping companies, from start-ups to the world's largest corporations,
conduct commerce every day by securing and processing more than 2,800
transactions per second and $2.2 trillion per year.
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