Corporations in Action
Corporations are actively involved in promoting diversity and recognize the importance of a diverse workforce to maintain the vitality of the American business community.
Here’s a sample comment from a corporation about the value of diversity from the Brief of General Motors Corporation as Amicus Curiae in Support of Respondents in Gratz v. Bollinger, February 18, 2003:
“In General Motors’ experience, only a well educated, diverse work force, comprising people who have learned to work productively and creatively with individuals from a multitude of races and ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, can maintain America’s competitiveness in the increasingly diverse and interconnected world economy. Diversity in academic institutions is essential to teaching students the human relations and analytic skills they need to succeed and lead in the work environments of the 21st century. These skills include the abilities to work well with colleagues and subordinates from diverse backgrounds; to view issues from multiple perspectives; and to anticipate and to respond with sensitivity to the cultural differences of highly diverse customers, colleagues, employees, and global business partners.”
Visit these corporate websites to find out more about how companies are taking initiatives related to diversity. Be sure to take a look at www.diversityinc.com to learn more about the many corporations with pro-active diversity programs.
Business Leaders in Promoting Equality and Equal Opportunity
State Farm (State Farm is the Principal Underwriter of the A Richer Life Campaign)
"At State Farm®, diversity isn't a program. It's a state of mind. The variety of experiences and points of view contained in our large and diverse group of associates strengthens the organization. It helps us to understand the marketplace and how we can do an ever-better job of serving our customers. It helps ensure our future."
- Ed Rust, Jr., Chairman & CEO, State Farm Insurance Companies- Fannie Mae
- Freddie Mac
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Ocwen Financial Corporation
- PMI Insurance Company, Inc.
- Saxon Mortgage Services, Inc./Morgan Stanley
- H&R Block Bank
- MetLife Auto & Home
- Wachovia
Other Corporate Leaders Identified by www.diversityinc.com: