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For 10th Consecutive Year, Ameriprise Financial Designated "Best Place to Work" for LGBT EqualityFor the 10th consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) has earned 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This index is a national benchmarking report that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality. Ameriprise received a perfect score by satisfying all criteria within five categories, once again earning the firm the "Best Place to Work" designation for LGBT equality. The CEI report evaluates LGBT-related procedures and guidelines including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. "We are honored to receive this recognition and will continue to employ strategies to ensure our employees, clients and advisors feel valued and accepted," said Rudy Rodriguez, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion at Ameriprise Financial. "We've built a strong foundation centered on diversity nd we are proud of the initiatives in place which make Ameriprise an outstanding corporate and community partner." Ameriprise was among 391 firms, from a total of 1,024 participating U.S. businesses, to achieve 100 percent on the CEI. For more information on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
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