FAIRFAX,
Va., March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CGI's (NYSE:
GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) U.S. operations has demonstrated its
commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace by achieving a
perfect score for the third year in a row in the Human Rights
Campaign Foundation's (HRC) 2023 Corporate Equality Index. The HRC
Foundation's Corporate Equality Index is the nation's foremost
benchmarking tool measuring corporate policies, practices and
benefits related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
(LGBTQ+) workplace inclusion.
"Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and
belonging," said Tim Hurlebaus,
President of CGI's U.S. Commercial and State Government operations.
"We are proud of this important recognition and its
acknowledgment of the steps we continue to take toward
sustaining an inclusive, empowering workplace for the LGBTQ+
community."
In its continued commitment to fostering a workplace where all
employees can thrive, CGI builds bridges between policy and
workplace realities to make lasting organizational improvements.
CGI works closely with LGBTQ+ partners and its employee resource
groups to incorporate and advance best practices in diversity and
inclusion work, including learning and development training for
employees. Among CGI's initiatives, Pride@CGI is an employee
resource group that provides a space for community support, in
addition to a convening of celebration and action for the
empowerment of the LGBTQ+ community.
"CGI continues to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion by
fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and champions
equality. We are creating spaces built on acceptance, respect, and
belonging, where everyone feels their ideas and contributions are
valued," said Rashida Ricks, CGI's
Vice-President of Strategic Engagement and Business Operations for
CGI's U.S. Federal operations. "We remain committed to recognizing
the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, amplifying their voices
and standing against discrimination."
"Building respect and supporting employees takes organizational
and personal commitments," said Ryan
Parker, Vice-President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion+
for CGI's U.S. Commercial and State Government operations. "At CGI,
the diverse, lived experiences of our professionals power
everything we do. We will continue to build strong connections with
each other through our employee resource groups, such as Pride@CGI,
and share the best of CGI with our clients and the communities we
serve toward the advancement of equity for all."
Launched in 2002, the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index
has become a roadmap for equality in the workplace. The HRC
Foundation ensures criteria for the index is rigorous, fair and
transparent by identifying emerging best practices for improving
the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees.
CGI's environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitment is
rooted through our core Values, through projects delivered in
collaboration with clients, and through operating practices, supply
chain management, and community services projects. For more
information, download the CGI ESG 2023 Report.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest
independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
With 90,500 consultants and professionals across the globe,
CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from
strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration,
managed IT and business process services and intellectual property
solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship
model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients
digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI
Fiscal 2023 reported revenue is C$14.30
billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the
NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
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