NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2009--
Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) has earned a 100% rating in the Corporate
Equality Index, an annual survey published by the Human Rights Campaign
(HRC). The list ranks companies based on their policies and practices
relating to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees and
is considered a benchmark for companies that are progressive, inclusive
employers of choice. Interpublic is the only global marketing services
holding company to be included in HRC’s list of “Best Places to Work”
list, based on its perfect score.
Interpublic increased its score through a comprehensive year-long audit
of its policies, including medical coverage, non-discrimination
policies, employee guidelines and training, as they related to GLBT
employees and their partners. Where needed, new policies were
implemented by Interpublic’s Global HR Council and new language was
added to the company’s standard employee policies. Further, the company
launched a company-wide employee resource group, called IPGLBT, centered
on making IPG and its operating companies the employer of choice for the
GLBT population in the marketing services and communications industry.
“For several years, we have worked to build IPG into a modern,
progressive marketing services company, focused on new ways to reach
consumers and work with our clients. A crucial part of our plan has been
to attract and retain the best talent,” said Michael Roth, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Interpublic. “To get there, we set out to
create an environment where IPG and our agencies would be considered the
most inclusive, best places to work. This recognition from HRC is very
satisfying as we continue on our path towards increased diversity and
strength throughout our organization, even in this difficult economic
climate.”
Interpublic for many years has been a supporter of the Commercial Closet
Awards, which recognized advertising that portrayed GLBT consumers in a
positive light. This year, IPG looks forward to being a part of the
inaugural GLAAD Media Awards in Advertising. Further, several IPG
agencies have been recognized individually for their creative work,
including Deutsch, which created ground-breaking work for its IKEA
client in 1994 that featured a gay couple shopping for furniture, and
Mullen for its work with Orbitz, as well as Gotham and TM Advertising,
which continue to win industry honors for their work featuring GLBT
consumers.
About Interpublic
Interpublic is one of the world's leading organizations of advertising
agencies and marketing services companies. Major global brands include
Draftfcb, FutureBrand, GolinHarris International, Initiative, Jack
Morton Worldwide, Lowe Worldwide, Magna, McCann Erickson, Momentum, MRM
Worldwide, Octagon, UM and Weber Shandwick. Leading domestic brands
include Campbell-Ewald, Campbell Mithun, Carmichael Lynch, Deutsch, Hill
Holliday, Mullen, The Martin Agency and R/GA. For more information,
please visit www.interpublic.com.
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