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Prudential named a best place to work by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

^{Published on 2010-11-08 13:02:11 - Market Wire}
 

NEWARK, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) earned the highest score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaigna™s Corporate Equality Index for its programs and practices that support the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees, consumers and investors.

"Our inclusive culture is a competitive advantage that helps us to effectively attract and retain talented employees from all backgrounds"

aOur inclusive culture is a competitive advantage that helps us to effectively attract and retain talented employees from all backgrounds,a said Emilio Egea, chief diversity officer. aWe strive to create a workplace that values all employees and as a result we develop innovative products that are relevant to diverse markets.a

The Human Rights Campaign evaluated 615 businesses on their GLBT practices including non-discrimination policies, transgender health benefits and domestic partner benefits. The average rating of Fortune 500 companies was 87 percent.

aIa™m extremely proud that Prudential has once again received this recognition for its equality practices and its commitment to GLBT employees,a said Peter Trost, a vice president in the Enterprise Risk Management department and president of Prudentiala™s Employee Association of Gay Men Lesbians and Transgenders (EAGLES). aThrough EAGLES, employees have an opportunity to grow professionally and learn more about the GLBT community,a said Trost. EAGLES members also share insights on how Prudential can effectively market its products to the GLBT community.

This past June in recognition of Gay Pride Month, EAGLES hosted several events including a workshop on marriage equality and a sports equipment drive for a local nonprofit organization. EAGLES members also took kids affected by HIV/AIDS to see a baseball game.

The Human Rights Campaign is Americaa™s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader with approximately $750 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2010, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudentiala™s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, investment management, and real estate services. In the U.S., Prudentiala™s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit [ http://www.news.prudential.com/ ].