PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2019--
Aramark
(NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management and
uniforms, was once again named
one of the top 50 companies for diversity by BLACK
ENTERPRISE, for its professional inclusion of people from all races
and demographics.
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“We strive to create a workplace culture of diversity and inclusion, and
we are honored to once again be recognized by BLACK ENTERPRISE,”
said Lynn B. McKee, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for
Aramark. “Our 270,000 team members, who represent many different
backgrounds, perspectives, talents, beliefs and values, are the backbone
of our vibrant workforce, and essential to our success. We share this
year’s recognition with them.”
BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing and
wealth-building resource for African Americans. The magazine surveys the
top 1,000 publicly traded companies, as well as the 100 leading global
companies with strong U.S. operations. The qualitative survey focuses on
activities related to the participation of African Americans and members
of other ethnic minority groups in four categories: employee base,
senior management, board of directors and supplier diversity.
Aramark has nine employee
resource groups (ERGs), giving team members access to like-minded
people with similar backgrounds and interests.
Aramark’s diversity and inclusion efforts have consistently been
recognized by other notable organizations such as the Human Rights
Campaign, DiversityInc., the Disability Equality Index and CAREERS & the
disABLED Magazine.
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves Fortune 500 companies, world
champion sports teams, state-of-the-art healthcare providers, the
world’s leading educational institutions, iconic destinations and
cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around
the world. Our 270,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and
nourish millions of lives every day through innovative services in food,
facilities management and uniforms. We operate our business with social
responsibility, focusing on initiatives that support our diverse
workforce, advance consumer health and wellness, protect our
environment, and strengthen our communities. Aramark is recognized as
one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE, as well as an
employer of choice by the Human Rights Campaign and Diversity Inc. Learn
more at http://www.aramark.com/ or
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Source: Aramark
Erin Noss
(215) 409-7403
Noss-erin@aramark.com