Is Smarties really LGBTQ friendly?
Smarties is owned by Nestlé
Nestlé does not have a specific policy on LGBTQ rights, but the company has stated that it supports the rights of its employees to be open about their sexual orientation and gender identity. Nestlé offers its employees a number of benefits, including health insurance, flexible work arrangements, and paid parental leave. The company also participates in and donates to public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, and it has donated to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.
Detailed information
Does Smarties offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
Smarties has strong and inclusive benefits offering for US Employees.
Health Insurance and other benefits are equivalent when it comes to their coverage of spouses or domestic partners for different-sex and same-sex couples.
At Smarties Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Does Smarties have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
Smarties has shown sustained commitment to diversity through several initiatives like training for new hires and employees, executives performance tied to diversity goals, and policies that support an inclusive culture around gender identity and self expression.
Smarties has employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees, and has several programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LBBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.
Does Smarties have inclusive workforce protections?
Smarties has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
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