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A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award

PNC Honored for Advancing Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Bill Demchak received the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s 2018 A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award for exemplary corporate leadership in promoting diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.

PNC Named Employer of the Year by Disability:IN

PNC has been recognized by Disability:IN® as the 2019 Employer of the Year for its "exemplary policies, strategies and initiatives that have resulted in measurable progress in the areas of disability inclusiveness in the workplace, marketplace and supply chain."

"As part of PNC’s Talent-Focused Culture, our approach to accessibility touches every part of our business," said Vicki Henn, chief human resources officer. "We have doubled down on our efforts, with a company-wide strategy focused on hiring people with disabilities, safe and inclusive customer and employee experiences, enhanced accommodations processes and barrier-free technology."

Disability:IN, formerly known as the U.S. Business Leadership Network, is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Partnering with more than 185 corporations, Disability:IN expands opportunities for people with disabilities across enterprises.

While accepting the award this week at Disability:IN’s annual conference, Vicki congratulated everyone at PNC whose hard work made the award possible. "While much work remains, we are proud of the progress we’re making and of this award, which reflects the dedication, passion and commitment of so many employees."

Learn more about PNC’s commitment to disability inclusion and meet Greg Pollock, PNC’s accessibility officer »


Bill Demchak
Chairman, President &
Chief Executive Officer

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Awards & Recognition

Honored by the following for our commitment to creating a culture of respect and inclusion:

Industry/Reputation

  • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune (2020)
  • U.S. Best Bank, Euromoney Awards for Excellence (2020)
  • Best National Banks, Kiplinger (2020)

Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Outstanding Community Reinvestment Act Rating
  • 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Barron’s (2020)
  • JUST 100 America’s Most Just Companies, JUST Capital (2020)
  • America’s Most Responsible Companies, Newsweek (2020)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Accessibility

  • 100% Score on Disability Equality Index® (DEI®) Best Places to Work™ (2020)
  • Top 50 Employers, CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine (2020)
  • Employer of the Year, Disability:IN (2019)


LGBTQ+

  • Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality, Human Rights Campaign (2020)
  • Top LGBTQ+ Friendly, Black EOE Journal (2020)
  • Best-of-the-Best Corporation for Inclusion, National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and National Business Inclusion Consortium, (2019)


Veterans

  • Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Companies, U.S. Veterans Magazine (2020)
  • Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Programs, U.S. Veterans magazine (2020)


Women

  • 100 Best Companies, Working Mother (2020)
  • Top 70 Companies for Executive Women, National Association for Female Executives (2020)
  • Gender-Equality Index, Bloomberg (2020)
  • Top Financial Companies, Professional Woman’s Magazine (2020)
  • Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance, American Banker (2020)
  • 50 Out Front: Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers, Diversity MBA Magazine (2020)
  • Best Finance Companies for Women, Fairygodboss (2020)
  • Board Diversity Award, DirectWomen (2019)
  • Best Companies to Work for Women, WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD® (2019)
  • Best Companies to Work for Multicultural Women, WOMEN'S CHOICE AWARD®(2019)

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PNC Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

It is the policy of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. ("PNC"), in compliance with the law, to afford equal opportunity to all applicants and existing employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, family medical history, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable ordinance or law. Protected veterans include disabled veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, recently separated veterans and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All aspects of employment including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, termination of employment, compensation, and benefits conform to this basic policy in order to further the principles of equal employment opportunity. PNC does not permit, condone or tolerate unlawful discrimination, bias or harassment.

The Employee Relations Information Center (ERIC) is available to answer questions regarding the EEO policy. If you believe you have been denied equal employment opportunity because of discrimination, bias or harassment, you should report it to your supervisor, the ERIC, the Corporate Ethics Office or to the PNC Business Conduct and Ethics Hotline. You will be protected from any retaliation for good faith reporting. The ERIC is also available to provide guidance on issues or situations requiring workplace support.

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