July 14 - Southwest Airlines Co. was recognized for its continued commitment to inclusion. The carrier was named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” after achieving a top score on the 2021 Disability Equality Index® (DEI). The DEI is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and America’s top 200 revenue grossing law firms (Am Law 200) to measure disability workplace inclusion.

 

“Southwest Airlines was founded on the principle of putting People first,” said Julie Weber, Southwest Airlines’ Vice President and Chief People Officer. “We believe in providing our Employees an inclusive and welcoming environment, valuing them for their unique skills, perspectives, and abilities they bring. By doing our best as an employer, we create an environment where our People can do their best.”

 

Globally, people with disabilities number over one billion, crossing lines of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion.

 

The DEI was launched in 2015 by Disability:IN® and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged today as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business. In 2021, out of 319 participants, 191 companies received a score of 100; 58 companies received a score of 90, and 23 companies received a score of 80.

 

Southwest Airlines is proud to receive a score of 100 on the 2021 DEI and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for its Employees. To learn more about career opportunities at Southwest, visit Southwest® Careers.

 

 

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