Newsweek Names Health Net Among America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024
Date: 07/18/24
This award recognizes Health Net's impact and commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments for all employees
Sacramento, Calif. (July 18, 2024) – Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation, announced today that it is recognized as one of "America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ 2024" by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This survey included over 29,000 LGBTQ+ employees with over 205,000 company reviews.
"At Health Net, we believe a diverse workforce is the best way to serve our more than 3 million members," said Health Net Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Ternan. "This recognition reflects our strong and lasting commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and ensuring all employees feel safe, valued and supported."
"Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals is not just the right thing to do it's a business necessity for innovation and growth," said Newsweek Global Editor in Chief Nancy Cooper. "To spotlight the companies that are taking meaningful steps to build a culture of inclusivity for employees of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Newsweek has partnered with data analytics firm Plant-A for the second annual ranking of America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+."
Inclusive workplaces benefit from increased creativity, employee morale, and productivity. LGBTQ+ employees bring immense value to companies through their diverse perspectives, unique talents and contributions to innovation. This is not the first time Health Net has been recognized by Newsweek for their commitment to a diverse and inclusive workspace.
Health Net was also named by Newsweek to the annual "America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity" ranking, as well as ranked number one as a top provider of customer service among health insurance plans two years in a row.
Learn more about Health Net's various awards and recognitions (PDF).