Retailer honored for commitment to creating
inclusive workplace by Mogul
CINCINNATI, March 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),
today announced it has been recognized as a Best Workplace for
Diverse Professionals by Mogul, a diversity-focused HR tech and
recruitment firm. Kroger ranked in the top three among the list of
100 honorees.
"We appreciate Mogul for recognizing Kroger's commitment to
creating a welcoming workplace for all associates, from all walks
of life," said Tim Massa, senior
vice president and chief people officer. "We strive to be an
employer that associates are proud to work for, where diversity and
differences are celebrated, and growth opportunities are endless.
We are proud of the impacts we have made and look forward to
continuing our journey to achieve even greater progress."
Through Kroger's Framework for Action, the company is
committed to standing together and mobilizing its people, passion,
scale and resources to transform its culture and the communities it
serves. This ongoing commitment includes:
- Creating a more inclusive culture
- Developing diverse talent
- Advancing diverse partnerships
- Advancing equitable communities
- Deeply listening and reporting progress
Mogul's methodology and criteria for evaluation for the 2024
Best Workplaces for Diverse Professionals category include the
following:
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Public evidence of
long-term commitment to DEI, including specific policies, programs
and initiatives
- Representation: Public assessment of diversity in the
workforce, especially in leadership roles and traditionally
underrepresented groups
- Workplace Culture and Environment: Public evidence of the
inclusiveness of the workplace culture, employee satisfaction and
retention rates, especially among diverse groups
- Community and Social Impact: Public involvement in community
outreach programs related to DEI, partnerships with minority-owned
businesses and other social impact initiatives
- Innovation in DEI Practices: Public implementation of unique or
innovative strategies to promote DEI within the organization
To learn more about Kroger's Framework for Action: Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion plan,
visit TheKrogerCo.com/StandingTogether.
About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR),
we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are,
across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who
serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital
shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety
of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and
uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To
learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor
relations site.
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