Northern Trust announced today that is has been included in Black
Enterprise magazines 40 Best Companies for Diversity for a second
consecutive year. The companies selected for the list outperformed peer
corporations based on an aggregate score compiling four key
competencies: employee base, board of directors, senior management and
supplier diversity. Full coverage can be found in the August issue of Black
Enterprise.
“50 Out Front for Diversity Best Places for Diverse
Managers”
Northern Trust is delighted to have been recognized by Black
Enterprise again this year for our commitment to recruiting and
employing a diverse workforce, said Mark Welch, Director of Global
Diversity & Inclusion at Northern Trust. Our recent efforts to foster
an inclusive environment have included the establishment of Diversity &
Inclusion Advisory Councils that are accountable for ensuring that our
initiatives align with each business units strategic imperatives. Our
dedication to these efforts motivates our workforce to perform their
best, and allow Northern Trust to provide reliable and innovative
services to a global client base.
Northern Trust is a leader in advocating workplace diversity. Recent
accolades include Best Companies for Diverse Graduates from Diversity
Edge Magazine, 50 Out Front for Diversity Best Places for Diverse
Managers from Diversity MBA Magazine, and 50 Best Companies for
Latinas from Latina Style Magazine.
Black Enterprise compiled its list from a survey of the top 1,000
publicly traded corporations in the U.S., as well as an additional 50
international companies with U.S. operations. CEOs and diversity
executives were contacted with the survey, with distinctions awarded
across a range of industries.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of
investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions
and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent
individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based
in Chicago, has offices in 18 U.S. states and 16 international locations
in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
As of June 30, 2010, Northern Trust had US $3.6 trillion in assets under
custody, and US$603 billion in assets under investment management. For
120 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader
in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products
and technology. For more information, visit www.northerntrust.com.
Source: Business Wire
