tracks “corporate America’s inclusion of religion as an integral part of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives,” and ranks companies on their support of employee religious expression.
Most of the firms noted for inclusion have set up employee resource groups, in which colleagues can meet to observe religious occasions — for instance, Muslim workers gathering during Ramadan — as well as educate management about spiritual needs. “No one should have to worry about hiding their beliefs out of fear of facing harassment, hate or discrimination in our country,” foundation President Brian Grim said in a statement. “[Fifty] percent more companies are benchmarking progress in this area than last year, three times more companies are utilizing corporate chaplains, and there is greater collaboration than ever before among companies.
Mr. Grim told The Washington Times that it’s noteworthy that companies are sharing with competitors their efforts to promote religious inclusion for employees., [software firm] SAP, they all hosted events, bringing in other companies and saying, ‘Here’s what we’re doing. We wanted to share it with you,’” he told The Times before the announcement of the REDI Index release.and Tyson Foods efforts — indicates the growing importance of religious understanding for employers.