Oshkosh Corporation, a prominent innovator in purpose-built vehicles and equipment, has recently attained a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).
This national benchmarking survey evaluates corporate policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
The CEI assesses companies based on comprehensive criteria across four main pillars.
These include non-discrimination policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, fostering an inclusive culture, and corporate social responsibility.
Oshkosh is among 545 major U.S. businesses that have also earned top marks this year.
Emma McTague, Oshkosh’s Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, emphasized the company’s dedication to a ‘People First’ culture.
This approach focuses on empowering team members, inspiring collaboration, and prioritizing personal and professional development.
Oshkosh aims to create an environment where team members are valued and empowered to be their authentic selves, thereby promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Oshkosh’s efforts in creating a culture that celebrates individuality are supported by its Enterprise DE&I Council.
The company has initiated programs and partnerships to increase awareness about diversity and inclusion.
These include an educational curriculum focusing on minimizing unconscious bias and partnerships with external organizations like Hiring our Heroes and the Society of Women Engineers.
Additionally, Oshkosh supports seven Employee Business Resource Groups, encouraging team members to engage with others who share similar interests and foster a sense of belonging.
Oshkosh’s commitment to a People First culture has been recognized with various accolades.
In addition to the perfect score in the 2023-2024 CEI Index, the company has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies and one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek.
It has also been recognized by FORTUNE as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies and listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index.
Oshkosh Corporation’s achievement of a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index is a significant milestone in its commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
This accomplishment not only reflects the company’s dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ employees but also sets a standard for other corporations to emulate.
By prioritizing a ‘People First’ culture, Oshkosh has demonstrated that valuing and empowering individual team members can lead to a more connected and innovative corporate environment.
Such achievements in corporate social responsibility not only enhance the company’s reputation but also contribute to a broader societal change towards inclusivity and equal opportunity for all individuals.
