America’s Most ‘Woke’ Employers: Here’s How Disney Ranked

Disney Ranks High on Forbes’ List of Best Employers for Diversity

Forbes recently released its 2023 list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” and The Walt Disney Co. secured the 98th spot, surpassing big names like Nike, Bank of America, and Netflix. The list was compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, who surveyed 45,000 American workers from companies with at least 1,000 employees. The participants anonymously rated their companies on various criteria, including age, gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBT equality, and overall diversity.

Forbes also asked participants from “underrepresented groups” to recommend other companies that they felt matched the criteria, and each business’ diversity-related policies were also reviewed and taken into consideration. Disney’s high placement on the list is not surprising, given its recent feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his “anti-woke” policies relating to children and education.

Top 10 Most Diverse Employers

1. Progressive Corp. – The insurance provider secured the top spot on the list and believes that prioritizing diversity is not only essential for success but also the right thing to do. The company encourages staff to participate in employee resource groups and facilitates workplace discussions through a DEI Speakers Bureau.
2. TD Bank – The banking and financial services company ranked second and celebrated Pride Month last year by emphasizing the importance of respecting others’ preferred pronouns.
3. TIAA – The third-place company has partnered with several corporate coalitions focused on advancing DEI objectives.
4. Air Products and Chemicals – The manufacturer and distributor of atmospheric gases and chemicals ranked fourth and announced new employment goals in 2020, aiming for at least 28 percent female representation and at least 20 percent minority representation in its workforce.
5. The Clorox Co. – The well-known maker of cleaning products ranked fifth and takes into account various factors, including age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, orientation, and cultural backgrounds when selecting board members.
6. Humana – The health insurance provider ranked sixth and aims to make healthcare more equitable through its ESG platform. The company provides a breakdown of its employee demographics on its website, detailing the exact numbers of LGBT, veteran, and disabled workers it employs.
7. Interpublic Group – The global marketing company ranked seventh and has a stated goal to become “one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies.”
8. Citigroup – The multinational bank ranked eighth and aims to build “a diverse, equitable, and inclusive bank with an equitable and inclusive culture.”
9. Williams-Sonoma Inc. – The San Francisco-based retail giant ranked ninth and boasts “above-average gender parity” on its mostly female board.
10. Booz Allen Hamilton – The U.S. government and military contractor headquartered in northern Virginia ranked tenth and touts its “culture of inclusion” on its website, sharing its action plan devoted to advancing the principles of “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI).