Giant Food leads in equality

Landover, Md.-based Giant Food grocery store, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality administered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.

"Giant is extremely proud to earn 100 percent on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index for the policies and practices we put into place across our stores," said Gordon Reid, president of Giant. "At Giant, we are committed to diversity and embracing an inclusive workplace that represents the cultures, backgrounds and experiences of our communities."

The 2019 CEI evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. According to the survey, Giant's efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria resulted in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

The company joined the ranks of over 560 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this year, including The Kroger Co.