PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 1, 2016) – Aramark (NYSE:ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was once again named to LATINO Magazine's "LATINO 100," an annual listing that spotlights companies providing the most viable business opportunities for U.S. Latinos.
"We are proud to be once again be recognized by LATINO Magazine as one of the top companies providing opportunities for Latinos," said Lynn B. McKee, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Aramark. “We very much appreciate the contributions of our Latino associates who deliver excellent service to our clients and consumers around the world.”
The Latino population is the fastest growing demographic in the U.S., influencing business growth and consumer trends. Aramark supports this flourishing community through partnerships with organizations like Congreso de Latinos Unidos as well as through its employee resource group (ERG), Impacto.
Aramark has been named to the Latino 100 list every year since its inception in 2013. The company continues to receive prominent recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, including earning a perfect score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) 2016 Corporate Equality Index; being named to DiversityInc’s 25 Noteworthy Companies for Diversity and one of the Top 40 Best Companies for Diversity by BLACK ENTERPRISE, as well as a Top 50 employer for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities by CAREERS & the disABLED magazine.
About the methodology of LATINO Magazine's "LATINO 100"
In its fourth year, the listing's objective is to present a perspective on corporate support for the Latino community in various areas, including philanthropy, workforce diversity, minority business development, and governance.
Nominations for the "LATINO 100" issue were submitted both formally and informally by Latino non-profits and community organizations as well as magazine readers, partners and stakeholders. The listing, in which companies appear alphabetically, was compiled by the editors of LATINO from these nominations based upon the editors' own research and information gathering.
About LATINO Magazine
A bi-monthly national publication (circulation: 50,000) that focuses on issues, politics and culture related to Latinos in the United States. www.latinomagazine.com
About Aramark
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.