Erica deVry, Big4.com Staff Reporter

The Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, which showcases the UK’s top 100 public and private sector employers for gay, lesbian, and bisexual staff, has named Ernst & Young Employer of the Year for 2012, climbing from third place last year. The firm also received top ranking in Stonewall’s inaugural ‘Global Best Practice Index’.

Commenting on Stonewall’s recognition, Harry Gaskell, Managing Partner for Advisory and Head of Diversity and Inclusiveness at Ernst & Young said:

“Being named the 2012 Employer of the Year is an achievement that we’re very proud of. I’m really happy with the great progress the firm has made since it first entered the Workplace Equality Index in 2005 and look forward to continuing to champion diversity and inclusiveness in 2012.”

Ernst & Young’s leading role in developing the concept of inclusive leadership, its sponsorship of National Student Pride, its engagement with clients about sexual orientation as a workplace issue, and strong leadership driven from the top are some of the progressive initiatives attributed to the firm’s success.

“To say we are thrilled and proud to be named Stonewall’s 2012 Employer of the Year is truly an understatement,” enthused Liz Bingham, Ernst & Young’s Managing Partner for People. “We believe that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is not only important for our people, but is also good business in an increasingly competitive and interconnected world.”

In addition to its recognition as a leading employer, Ernst & Young’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender network, EYGLES, continues its ranking as one of Stonewall’s ‘Star Performer Network Groups’.

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