Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women
30 Julio 2024 - 10:30AM
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) is proud to
announce it has been named one of America’s Best Employer for Women
2024 by Forbes. The award reflects the organization’s commitment to
fostering a workplace where women can thrive and advance their
careers.
Blue Cross ranked fourth out of 600 employers nationwide to
receive the prestigious award.
“This recognition is a reflection of the many exceptional women
at Blue Cross who champion diversity, equity and inclusion,” said
Dana Erickson, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Minnesota. “I am proud to lead a company with a culture that
empowers everyone to bring their authentic self to work. At Blue
Cross, we are committed to helping every associate find
opportunities for growth and advancement that are both
professionally and personally fulfilling.”
Companies were identified in an independent survey from a vast
sample of more than 150,000 women working for companies employing
at least 1,000 people within the U.S. from all industry sectors
with more than four million employer evaluations considered. The
results are based on three determinants:
- Personal evaluations: respondents were presented with a battery
of statements about their current employer, in terms of topics
related to Atmosphere & Development, Diversity, Image,
Salary/Wage, Workplace, and Working Conditions, as well as topics
women are often confronted with in the workplace: Representation
& Career, Pay Equity, Discrimination, Flexibility, Family
Support, and Parental Leave.
- Public evaluations:
women participants were given the chance to evaluate other
employers in their respective industries, or the employers of
friends, acquaintances, and family members that stand out either
positively or negatively.
- Diversity among top
executives/board: index based on the percentage of women among top
executives and board directors.
The award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a leading
data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics,
relevant business data, and various market and consumer studies and
surveys.
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Minnesota
For more than 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
(bluecrossmn.com) has supported the health, wellbeing and peace of
mind of our members by striving to ensure equitable access to high
quality care at an affordable price. Our 2.5 million members can be
found in every Minnesota county, all 50 states and on four
continents. Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue
Plus® are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Association.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:Jordan
TitusBlue Cross and Blue Shield of
Minnesota651-662-9282jordan.titus@bluecrossmn.com