Hilton Recognized as One of DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity
For the fifth consecutive year, Hilton has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion by DiversityInc, being named a Top 50 Company for Diversity. Hilton ranked #4 on the list that highlights the nation’s top companies that hire, retain and promote women, minorities, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ and veterans.
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Jon Muñoz (center) - Vice President Global Diversity & Inclusion, Matthew W. Schuyler - Chief Human Resources Officer and Hilton team celebrate their #4 ranking on the 2019 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We couldn’t be more pleased to receive this recognition from DiversityInc, especially as we approach our 100th anniversary,” said Matthew W. Schuyler, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hilton. “For the last century, Hilton has opened its doors to more than 3 billion guests and 10 million Team Members whose diverse background and beliefs make up the fabric of Hilton and who are responsible for creating an incredible sense of belonging in our properties and offices around the world.”
The recognition comes a week after Jon Muñoz, Vice President Global Diversity & Inclusion, Hilton was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association during the organization’s Annual Global Convention.
“I’m honored to have been elected by the board of directors of IGLTA for this global leadership role and excited to progress the important work IGLTA has done over the past 36 years to advance LGBTQ+ travel around the world,” said Muñoz.
Some of Hilton’s programs that foster inclusion and belonging were recently featured on TED podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant. Adam spoke with a Team Member who has taken advantage of Hilton’s adoption assistance program to adopt two sons, and a Hilton Thrive Sabbatical recipient who will take his wheelchair-bound father on an RV excursion through Sweden and Norway.
Hilton is the #1 Company to Work in the U.S. and #1 Workplace for Diversity by Fortune and Great Place to Work and earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the sixth consecutive year. National Business Inclusion Consortium, LATINA Style and Military Times also recognized the company for diversity and inclusion. Hilton is also at the top of Washington Business Journal’s 2019 list of companies with the highest percentage of women on D.C.- area public company boards.
To see the entire Top 50 Companies for Diversity list that was revealed at the 2019 Top 50 Annual Dinner in New York City on May 7 visit https://www.diversityinc.com/the-2019-top-50-diversityinc/.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 17 world-class brands comprising more than 5,700 properties with more than 923,000 rooms, in 113 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s most hospitable company, Hilton earned a spot on the 2018 world’s best workplaces list, and has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its 100-year history. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, more than 89 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including digital check-in with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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