Equality for all, a perfect workplace score for Orbitz

Orbitz is already recognized as one of the best places to work, but now we’re getting kudos forour equality initatives, too. Orbitz Worldwide just received a perfect workplace score of 100 percent for the eighth consecutive year and is recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality,” according to the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The CEI is the premiere national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality.

“Orbitz Worldwide is honored to receive a perfect Corporate Equality Index score for the eighth consecutive year,” said Barney Harford, CEO of Orbitz Worldwide. “While we are proud of this accomplishment, we look forward to the day when this index is no longer necessary and treating all employees and customers with dignity andrespect is the only way to do business.”

The 2015 CEI rated 972 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. Orbitz Worldwide satisfied all of the CEI’s criteria to receive the 100 percent ranking and is the only online travel agency to receive a perfect score.

For more information on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

Orbitz Worldwide employs almost 1,500 employees, including nearly 800 at its Chicago corporate headquarters. Orbitz.com was the first online travel company to launch a microsite dedicated to gay and lesbian travel. The core values of tolerance, non-discrimination and equality are an integral part of Orbitz employmentpractices and marketing efforts. The company continues to sponsor many LGBT non-profits including the Trevor Project and Matthew Shepard Foundation among many others. These core values have also earned the company Glassdoor’s top place to work for LGBT employees as well as two GLAAD Awards for LGBT-inclusive advertising.

Visit www.gayorbitz.com to see why Orbitz.com is one of the top travel sites for LGBT travelers.

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

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