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Sprint Named to Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

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In its first year of competition, Sprint has been recognized by DiversityInc. as one of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity, ranking 11th overall. DiversityInc. uses empirical data to compare the diversity management efforts of U.S. companies, and this year's list features 178 companies, a 50 percent increase over last year. Sprint's commitment to diversity and inclusion is led by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, which aims to create a culture of inclusion and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sprint has been named to the Top 50 Companies for Diversity list by DiversityInc. in its first year of competition, ranking 11th overall.
  • DiversityInc. uses empirical data to compare the diversity management efforts of U.S. companies, and this year's list features 178 companies, a 50 percent increase over last year.
  • Sprint's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, led by Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David Thomas, is responsible for providing leadership and coordination for the company's diversity efforts.
  • The Office of Diversity and Inclusion aims to create a culture of inclusion and leverage diversity as a competitive advantage.
  • Sprint's strong showing demonstrates its national leadership in diversity management.
  • The Top 50 Companies for Diversity list will be featured in the June/July issue of DiversityInc. Magazine.

Statistics:

  • Sprint ranked 11th overall on the Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.
  • 178 companies competed for the recognition, a 50 percent increase over last year.
  • Sprint's Office of Diversity and Inclusion is led by Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer David Thomas.
  • Sprint has over 26 million customers in over 100 countries.
  • Sprint has approximately 65,000 employees worldwide.
  • Sprint has over $26 billion in annual revenues (2003).

Sources:

  • Diversity Inc. press release (2004)
  • Sprint company profile (2003)
  • DiversityInc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity list (2004)
  • DiversityInc. Magazine (June/July 2004)

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