The program is based on data from the Center for Talent Innovation that concluded that 62% of disabled employees have a disability that is not visible and that most of them (97%) reported that they don’t feel comfortable disclosing their disability to their employers.
United Natural Foods Inc. has earned a top score of 100 in the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is being recognized as a DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
All along the retail grocery supply chain, companies are stepping up their commitments to ensuring that their employees and customers feel protected and welcome, regardless of their race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and other identifying factors.