Wyndham Worldwide receives highest-ever rating for corporate inclusion by Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
Wyndham Worldwide has been recognised by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) for the company’s efforts to include Hispanics in employment, procurement, philanthropy and governance.
Attaining a score of 90, this year marks Wyndham Worldwide’s highest rating since its participation in the HACR Corporate Inclusion Index, which has been conducted annually since 2009.
Patricia Lee, senior vice president of Human Resources and chief diversity officer, Wyndham Worldwide, said: “The HACR recognition reinforces the ongoing commitment we have made to focusing on Hispanic inclusiveness.
“As a global hospitality leader, we see our diverse workforce as a competitive advantage, infusing different perspectives and reflecting the customers and the communities we serve.”
Wyndham Worldwide’s diversity and inclusion strategy provides a positive and inclusive work environment for all associates to achieve their fullest potential.
Growth opportunity
“Wyndham has given me opportunities to educate myself, and to grow as a person and as a professional,” said Carolina Costa, director, Accounts Payable, Wyndham Worldwide.
“I started at Wyndham as a temp while attending college shortly after I moved to the United States from Colombia, and now as a director, I manage several key systems across the company. With the support of managers and executives, I’ve been able exceed my dreams, even being named a finalist for the Chairman’s Award for Innovation from chairman and CEO Stephen Holmes, the most coveted and prestigious award within the company.”
Recognising the business case for diversity, Wyndham Worldwide – parent of RCI – embraces a culture of inclusion that supports its associates and its business goals. From providing forums for discussing the unique perspectives of Wyndham Worldwide’s Hispanic workforce to increasing the company’s presence in Latin America, Wyndham Worldwide participates in a range of programmes and initiatives to cultivate a fully diverse company.
Supporting all associates is an important aspect of Wyndham Worldwide’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and it regularly recognises the outstanding achievements of young Hispanic associates through nominations to the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers (YHCA) programme. Wyndham Worldwide has had six national award recipients of the YHCA programme since 2011.
To access the 2016 HACR CII report visit www.hacr.org
