BAYADA Home Health Care, a global leader in home health services, has proudly earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), solidifying its position as a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. This achievement garners BAYADA the esteemed Equality 100 Award, recognizing its unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
Leading the Way in Inclusion
The CEI evaluates organizations based on four key pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ employees and their families
- Efforts to build an inclusive workplace culture
- Corporate social responsibility initiatives
Joining 765 other top-performing U.S. businesses, BAYADA’s perfect score underscores its dedication to creating a workplace where all employees feel seen, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Jeff Knapp, Chief People Officer at BAYADA, highlighted the organization’s mission-driven approach to inclusion. A great employee experience starts even before hiring. Our recruiting efforts are infused with DEIB principles so every person considering BAYADA as an employer knows that no matter who they are, where they’re from, or what they bring to the table, they are welcome. Earning this prestigious award is a testament to our DEIB efforts and the incredible work of our Pride Employee Resource Council. They have upheld the CEI criteria and fostered a culture of open dialogue and authenticity, allowing everyone to thrive as their true selves.”
Recognition Beyond the CEI
In addition to the Equality 100 Award, BAYADA has received numerous accolades for workplace excellence, including:
Newsweek: America’s Greatest Workplaces (and multiple related categories, such as Diversity, Mental Well-being, and Parents & Families).
Forbes: America’s Best Employers by State in Arizona, Hawaii, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Living DEIB Every Day
BAYADA’s commitment to DEIB goes far beyond recognition. The nonprofit integrates these principles into every facet of its operations, from recruiting to client care. By creating safe spaces and delivering culturally competent, personalized care, BAYADA ensures all employees and clients feel a profound sense of dignity, belonging, and trust.
As RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, SHRM-CP, HRCF Senior Director of Workplace Equality, emphasized, The CEI is much more than a score on paper. For decades, businesses have relied on the CEI as a tool for transparency and leveling the playing field, ensuring LGBTQ+ people and their families can share in fair, respectful, and supportive workplaces and benefits.”
This honor reaffirms BAYADA’s leadership in workplace inclusion, inspiring others to champion a culture of respect, equity, and opportunity for all.
The full CEI report is available online here. Learn more about BAYADA’s DEIB work here.
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