Month: February 2024

Southwire is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey of over 220,000+ individuals included representation at over 1.5 million companies in America.

“We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity,” said Rich Stinson, Southwire’s president and CEO. “We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce not only enhances our team members’ experiences but also drives collaboration and innovation. Southwire strives for every team member to feel valued, respected and empowered. This acknowledgment is a point of pride as we continue our commitment to these values.”

This recognition reflects Southwire’s dedication to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that welcomes and celebrates the unique skills and experiences of its team members.

“Diversity is a widely discussed topic – and it remains a crucial factor as people look for an employer or a business partner,” said Nancy Cooper, global editor in chief for Newsweek. “Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024,’ highlighting companies that are committed to offering diverse and inclusive work environment.”

Southwire maintains ongoing efforts to create a workplace that reflects and enriches the communities it serves. In 2023, Southwire’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy featured a focus on People Leaders, Inclusive Workforce, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), Reputation and Community, Equity and Governance and Value and Supply Chain.

“At Southwire, we believe that the people are the power behind everything we do,” said Cara Herzog, chief DEI officer for Southwire. “We want to be the Employer of Choice for a workforce whose perspectives, backgrounds, talents and experiences are not only accepted but embraced. We are incredibly proud of the progress we have made and even more excited about what the future holds. As an industry leader, we will continue to be a catalyst for positive change.”

To learn more about Southwire’s commitment to DEI, visit southwire.com/dei.

February 22, 2024 /3BL/ – Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.

Newsweek partnered with data research firm Plant-A Insights for their second annual list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. For this large-scale study, the data firm interviewed over 142,000 women employees in the U.S. and collected over 845,000 comprehensive company reviews. This study stands as one of the most extensive independent evaluations of workplace environments in America.

Brands included on the list were ranked based on their performance across various metrics crucial to women in the workforce including compensation, work-life balance and proactive management on diversity.

Bath & Body Works has a strong record of female representation and leadership. Women make up 88% of the company’s workforce and more than half serve in top leadership roles on their Executive Committee, which includes CEO Gina Boswell.

“We’re proud to be recognized with this important distinction,” says Kelie Charles, Chief Diversity Officer for Bath & Body Works. “We believe a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a chance to be heard and is valued and treated with respect makes us a smarter, stronger brand.”

In addition to making Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Bath & Body Works recently has been recognized in several other ways including:

Best Managed Companies by the Wall Street JournalAmerica’s Most Responsible Companies by NewsweekAmerica’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans by NewsweekAmerica’s Greenest Companies by NewsweekWorld’s Most Trustworthy Companies by NewsweekAmerica’s Greatest Workplaces by NewsweekAmerica’s Best Workplaces for Women by ForbesAmerica’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ individuals by NewsweekMost Trustworthy Companies in America by NewsweekDiversity in Business Award by Columbus Business FirstForbes List of America’s Best Large EmployersForbes List of America’s Best Employers for WomenA Diversity First Top 50 Company by the Diversity Research Institute

For more information about Bath & Body Works’ people and culture, visit bbwinc.com/people.

ABOUT BATH & BODY WORKS

Home of America’s Favorite Fragrances®, Bath & Body Works is a global leader in personal care and home fragrance, including top-selling collections for fine fragrance mist, body lotion and body cream, 3-wick candles, home fragrance diffusers and liquid hand soap. Powered by agility and innovation, the company’s predominantly U.S.-based supply chain enables the company to deliver quality, on-trend luxuries at affordable prices. Bath & Body Works serves and delights customers however and wherever they want to shop, from welcoming, in-store experiences at more than 1,840 company-operated Bath & Body Works locations in the U.S. and Canada and more than 450 international franchised locations to an online storefront at BathandBodyWorks.com.