Comcast NBCUniversal makes a major move up of 14 spots in its third straight year on the list. Its progress is attributed to improved talent development, strong community service, a powerful executive diversity council and employee resource groups.
The company has always had an impressive record of community service, but as diversity initiatives have increasingly become front and center, the focus of much of the philanthropy toward underserved communities has increased. For example, Comcast NBCUniversal recently hired 3,000 veterans as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Initiative.
The company’s improved talent pipeline can be attributed to many factors, but focused leadership programs and succession planning with diversity in mind are critical.
