Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its commitment to inclusive strategies and programming for people with disabilities and has earned high scores on three Disability Equality Indexes® (DEI), a benchmarking tool that measures workplace inclusion.
“We are always looking at where we can expand inclusion,” said Cindy Fisher, vice president of global Inclusion and Diversity.
Disability Equality Indexes®
“We’ve found new ways to encourage employees to share their needs and challenges with us anonymously through our global survey and we’re responding."
"We complete the DEI because we are committed to equity, inclusion, and transparency and know there is more work to be done.”
inclusive workplace policies
In 2024, the DEI expanded beyond the United States to include seven new countries, including India and Brazil
The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability: IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) to measure inclusive workplace policies.
Companies that score 80 or higher are recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. In 2024, the DEI expanded beyond the United States to include seven new countries, including India and Brazil.
recent achievements
Eaton’s recent achievements are the latest in its journey. Earlier in 2024, Eaton received dual honors for its commitment to inclusion and diversity, earning a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the eighth time and the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
Eaton was also named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. To learn more about Eaton’s I&D strategy, please review its recent Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report.