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Ultimate Software a leading global provider of human capital management HCM and employee experience solutions in the cloud announced that Ultimate earned a perfect score of 100 on the 2020 Disability Equality Index created by DisabilityIN the leading non-profit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide strengthening Ultimates commitment to putting all people first.The Disability Equality Index in partnership with the American Association of People with Disabilities grades companies on the merits of their policies programs and practices for hiring including and serving people with disabilities across the business. Established in 2015 the Disability Equality Index is considered the United States most comprehensive disability-inclusion assessment tool that is designed and embraced by both business leaders and disability advocates representing a vast array of sectors such as technology financial services insurance and healthcare.Ultimate has implemented several onsite and digital accessibility measures in recent years to better serve all employees customers partners and visitors every day. This includes UltiPro product enhancements updates to Ultimates website improvements to the companys recruiting platform and processes changes to internal learning materials course curricula and trainings and new resources focused on mental and physical health. While the majority of employees have worked virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic Ultimates Campus Operations team has been working onsite companywide to equip buildings and prepare workspaces making any necessary changes to facilitate a safe return to the office for employees.The company is also launching a new Community of Interest employee-resource group in August known as ADAPT which stands for Accessibility and Disability Allies Partner Together for people with disabilities caretakers of people with disabilities supporters of the disability and accessibility community and those who promote a more inclusive world regardless of disability. The groups mission is for people of all abilities to feel supported to spread awareness about disability and accessibility and to embrace a culture that is considerate of everyone. ADAPT builds upon the work of Ultimates U Belong program dedicated to ensuring all employees are comfortable bringing their whole authentic selves to work.In May Ultimate celebrated Global Accessibility Awareness Day GAAD in conjunction with Kronos Incorporated which merged with Ultimate on April 1. GAAD included a variety of webinars and interactive events designed to further educate people about the range of visible and invisible disabilities that exist while reinforcing the importance of digital accessibility. As part of the companys increased safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic all events were held virtually over the course of a week.Our company culture was built on the belief that prioritizing your employees experiences at work is fundamental to any successful business said David Almeda chief HR officer of Ultimate and Kronos. That includes creating and sustaining a work environment where our people can achieve their individual goals grow their careers and reach their greatest potential. Its an honor to be recognized by DisabilityIN as a leader in business disability inclusion. We will never stop working to ensure an equal fulfilling experience for all of our employees.
