Comcast NBC Universal A 'Best Workplace For Women'

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Comcast NBC Universal company was recently listed as one of the best places for women to work in the nation thanks to its commitment to a diverse workforce and equality practices.

According to GreatPlaceToWork.com, Comcast NBC Universal in Philadelphia is the 31st best place for women to earn a living.

Overall, GreatPlaceToWork.com says 91 percent of workers at Comcast NBC Universal say the company is a great place to work.

The website calculated the ranks based on four factors that were examined after 400,000 women were surveyed. Those factors were:

• Key Great Place to Work Metrics – analyzing how positively women rated their organizations on over 50 different metrics defining great workplaces, including ethical leadership, respectful and fair workplace interactions, great benefits and development, and strong caring and personal support.
• Comparison to Colleagues – comparing women's results on all survey questions to that of their male colleagues. Specifically, looking an index of factors where the data showed women often lag their peers, such access to leaders and information, and recognition for their work.
• A Consistent Experience within a Diverse Group – analyzing demographic patterns to ensure that companies were creating great workplaces for all women, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization.
• Representation – taking into account how well women were represented in each organization – in the workforce as a whole, as well as in management and executive positions.

The top employer on the list is Texas Health Resources in Arlington, Texas.

Other area employers to make the list include Goodway Group in Jenkintown and SAP America in Newtown Square.

You can see the full list of GreatPlaceToWork.com's Best Workplaces for Women online here.

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