WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover
Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) today announced it was again
named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights
Campaign (HRC) Foundation.
The Hanover earned a perfect
score of 100% on the foundation's 2020 Corporate Equality Index
(CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate
policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. The
Hanover joins the ranks of more
than 680 major U.S. businesses that earned top marks this year.
"It is an honor to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for
LGBTQ Equality for the third consecutive year," said Denise M. Lowsley, chief human resources officer
at The Hanover. "We strive to
create an inclusive and diverse work environment where our
employees are empowered to be their authentic selves and offer
their unique perspectives. This award is a reflection of that
ongoing commitment and we are proud to have our efforts recognized
by the Human Rights Campaign."
The CEI evaluated companies based on their LGBTQ-related
policies and practices, including non-discrimination workplace
protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive
health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement
with the LGBTQ community.
"The impact of the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality
Index over its 18-year history is profound. In this time, the
corporate community has worked with us to adopt LGBTQ-inclusive
policies, practices and benefits, establishing the Corporate
Equality Index as a primary driving force for LGBTQ workplace
inclusion in America and across the globe," said Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights
Campaign. "These companies know that protecting their LGBTQ
employees and customers from discrimination is not just the right
thing to do -- it is also the best business decision."
For more information about the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, or
to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human
Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's
largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for
lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people. HRC envisions
a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society
at home, at work and in every community.
About The Hanover
The
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several
property and casualty insurance companies, which together
constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in the United States. The company provides
exceptional insurance solutions through a select group of
independent agents and brokers. Together with its agents, The
Hanover offers standard and
specialized insurance protection for small and mid-sized
businesses, as well as for homes, automobiles, and other personal
items. For more information, please visit hanover.com.
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