Cox Enterprises Rated a 'Best Place to Work' for LGBTQ Equality

Company Achieves Another Top Recognition in Diversity This Year

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Mar 28, 2019, 09:30 ET

ATLANTA, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises is one of the 'Best Places to Work' for LGBTQ Equality, according to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. The company received a perfect score of 100 percent on its Corporate Equality Index. Earlier this year, Cox was also recognized on Forbes' prestigious list of America's Best Employers for Diversity.

The Corporate Equality Index is a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees. The index is part of the Workplace Equality Program for the HRC Foundation, which advocates for LGBTQ equality and educates the public about LGBTQ issues.

“One of the things that makes Cox such a great place to work is our approach to diversity and inclusion,” said Sujata Gosalia, Cox Communications EVP & Chief Strategy Officer who also serves as Executive Sponsor of the company’s Pride Employee Resource Group. “At Cox, diversity is both a core value and an important piece of our business strategy – we want to reflect the communities we serve. We are a company where all identities, cultures and backgrounds are celebrated, and we seek to ensure our employees can bring their authentic selves to work every day.”

The company has five LGBTQ employee resource group chapters focused on developing strategies that promote LGBTQ inclusion. Its enterprise-wide volunteer policy also allows employees to donate their time to organizations like Pride that matter to them. Earlier this year, the company also enhanced its health benefits package to include gender confirmation surgery for all benefits-eligible employees.

Philanthropic Support
Cox provides cash and in-kind donations to dozens of organizations dedicated to promoting diversity and advocating for the needs of minorities. For example, Cox is national silver sponsor of the Human Rights Campaign, and a gold-level sponsor of the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (since 2007) and the LGBTQ Institute's annual Diversity in Business Forum. Cox is also a Rainbow (top level) sponsor of the Atlanta Pride Festival each year and an annual supporter of Jersualem House, a nonprofit in greater Atlanta that helps families and homeless individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

Additionally, Cox is a member of the HRC's Business Coalition for Equality Act to show support for federal legislation that provides the same basic protections to the LGBTQ people as are provided to other protected groups under federal law.

Diversity at Cox
This year marks the 17^th year that HRC has issued the Corporate Equality Index report. This year, Cox improved from a score of 90 percent to 100 percent based upon demonstrated LGBTQ commitment and enhancements.

For more information about the Corporate Equality Index and the HRC, including a breakdown of each business's rating (in the appendices) click here. To learn more about Cox's commitment to fostering diversity through our employees, communities, products and suppliers, visit the Diversity page on CoxEnterprises.com.

About Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is dedicated to building a better future through our leading communications, automotive services and media companies. Our major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Media Group. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with $21 billion in annual revenues and brands that include Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Cox Homelife. Founded in 1898 by Ohio Governor James M. Cox, the company is a family-owned business committed to its people, communities and the planet. To learn more about Cox, visit coxenterprises.com.

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