BROOKFIELD, Wis.–Fiserv has been named one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for the third consecutive year. The company said it is a top-scoring company on the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI), which it further said is acknowledged as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.
The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), and was created by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders, policy experts and disability advocates. Now in its seventh year, the DEI this year recognized 319 companies’ disability inclusion efforts and exists to help businesses make a positive impact on the unemployment and underemployment of people with disabilities.
“Inclusion and accessibility cuts across the enterprise, from cultural representation in the workforce, to technology acceleration, to incorporating supply chain diversity,” said Jill Houghton, president & Chief Executive Officer at Disability:IN. “These are tangible opportunities that leading companies can leverage to create sustainable impact for their business and brand.”
Fiserv said its Disability Leadership Council, known as Thrive, partners with Disability:IN to provide customized, virtual and on-site consulting offered by a team of disability inclusion experts. The goal is to ensure Fiserv creates an environment of inclusion in which people with disabilities can participate fully and meaningfully, the company added.
‘Are You In?’
Fiserv has also signed the “Are You In?” pledge created by Disability:IN, demonstrating its commitment to diversity.
“Inclusive employment practices, from diversity and equity in hiring to workplace accessibility, are essential to building a high-performing organization,“ said Frank Bisignano, president and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv. “A variety of voices and perspectives are welcome and encouraged at Fiserv, and we support each of our associates in reaching their greatest potential, both professionally and personally.”