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Whirlpool Corporation has reached a notable milestone by being honored as one of the top workplaces for disability inclusion. The company has earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the eighth year in a row. This accolade underscores Whirlpool’s commitment to creating an inclusive work environment and reflects its ongoing efforts to advance disability inclusion in the workplace.
The DEI, a leading independent benchmarking tool, evaluates corporate disability inclusion policies and practices across five key categories: Culture & Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices, Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. By achieving a perfect score, Whirlpool has demonstrated its excellence in fostering a supportive and accessible environment for employees with disabilities.
Whirlpool’s approach to disability inclusion is its Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID) Employee Resource Group (ERG). One of the company’s 17 ERGs, AVID is dedicated to supporting diverse perspectives and enhancing understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The group has implemented various initiatives, including product immersion activities, which help employees gain deeper insights into the needs of consumers with disabilities. These efforts are aimed at making Whirlpool’s products more accessible and ensuring that marketing materials reflect inclusivity.
Whirlpool’s consistent recognition by the DEI highlights its commitment to diversity and inclusion, aligning with the company’s broader mission to improve life at home through innovation and customer-focused solutions. The company’s broad portfolio of brands, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, and others, continues to drive innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers.