What: After completing the corporate equality index, Neiman Marcus group unlocked a platinum-level membership with the HRC and was recognized as “best place to work for LGBTQ+ equality.”

Why is it important: Due to several newly incorporated benefits and policies, Neiman Marcus Group recently earned a 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, the United Sates’ leading benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices for LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

The recent score was based on several new benefits and capabilities the company has adopted such as, enhanced policies and Code of Conduct to include protections for sexual orientation and gender identity and expression and gender transition guidelines. Also, NMG ensured equivalent benefits for same-and different-sex spouses and domestic partners, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and dependent coverage, as well as relocation/travel assistance, FMLA-like benefits, and employee discounts.

On top of this, NMG partnered with the HRC during Pride Month, implementing a point-of-sale fundraising campaign in Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Neiman Marcus Last Call stores.

They presented a $250,000 donation to HRC leadership from their $150,000 Platinum membership level and $100,000 from customer donations. They will be used to support the HRC's broad-reaching programs, including Children, Youth & Families Program, Health & Aging Program, HIV & Health Equity Program, Religion & Faith Program, Workplace Equality Program, HRC Project One America, and Transgender Justice Initiative.

At Platinum level membership, NMG will have access to VIP policy briefings covering the latest developments within the community and overall LGBTQ equality movement, including public policy briefings, legislative briefings, and more. The Company will also have access to HRC subject matter experts on transgender inclusion in the workplace, LGBTQ self-identification best practices, being an ally, and much more.

Neiman Marcus new partnership with Human Rights campaign

Neiman Marcus on human rights campaign index