Bob's Discount Furniture Recognized For 'Diversity'

MANCHESTER, CT — The Manchester-based Bob’s Discount Furniture empire has reached a social milestone.

Company officials this week said that Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group have recognized Bob's Discount Furniture as one of "America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity." The award recognizes the impact and commitment of Bob's toward "fostering and celebrating a diverse and inclusive workforce."

As part f the process, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group conducted a large-scale employer study based on more than 350,000 company reviews.

"We are so proud to be a company that serves a diverse range of communities and also hires, develops and promotes people from all backgrounds," said Pat Davies, the chief human resources officer at Bob's Discount Furniture. "Our team is committed to creating and maintaining a culture where employees feel valued, customers want to shop and where are community partners feel supported."

Newsweek Global Editor in Chief Nancy Cooper added, "With the word 'diversity' attracting so much attention from companies, it can be tough for job applicants, customers, and potential business partners to tell who is serious about supporting a diverse workforce. We’re proud to share this list to help our readers determine which companies are truly committed to diversity."

To read the entire list of employers recognized, see: https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-greatest-workplaces-2023-diversity.

Through Bob’s Outreach program, the company attempts to embrace diversity and strive to "create more equitable and inclusive communities, giving everyone the same access to opportunities."

Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. It now has 164 furniture stores across 24 states and is the 10th-largest U.S. furniture chain. Its showrooms feature cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies and candy.