U.S. – Steelcase was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The recognition came after Steelcase earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). 

Steelcase joins the ranks of 517 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks on the 2017 report.

The CEI is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality. Administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the program began in 2002. Steelcase has earned a perfect score for three consecutive years.

“One of the Steelcase guiding principles is to ‘choose inclusion,’” said Laurent Bernard, vice president of global talent management at Steelcase. “True inclusion goes beyond being an equal opportunity employer— it requires a company take everyday actions to encourage and foster authenticity, building a culture that includes all people.”

The 2017 CEI rated 1,043 businesses in the report, which evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. Steelcase’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.

“The Corporate Equality Index measures a business’s commitment to policies and practices affecting the LGBT community,” said Deb Bailey, director of global corporate relations at Steelcase. “This is the third year we received a perfect score, but our work isn’t done. Being a true partner to our people and communities requires constant evaluation and improvement.”