Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts continues to be a top-ranked company in terms of workplace equality as it has earned the highest possible rating of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fourth consecutive year. CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
- Index parameters: The 2022 CEI evaluated businesses on LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits, and partnerships with LGBTQ-owned companies and community organizations.
- Focus on inclusive workplace: With its score of 100, Blue Cross has been designated a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Stephanie Browne, vice president of talent acquisition and chief diversity officer, said the company remains committed to its efforts to create an inclusive workplace and a more equitable healthcare system for all.
- A proud moment: “We’re proud that our work in the areas of workplace protections, inclusive benefits and culture, corporate citizenship and more have earned us this distinction again this year,” Browne said in a company statement.
- Being yourself at work is vital: Blue Pride president Chris Roffey pointed out that it’s important for LGBTQ+ community members to feel comfortable being themselves at work. “This CEI score is more than a number – it’s an achievement that symbolizes that I can focus my energy in succeeding in my role and on BCBSMA’s mission, not wondering whether or not I’m accepted at work,” Roffey said.
- What is HRCF: The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) is the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people.