RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2015--
Discover Financial Services has been recognized as a recipient of four
Best Asian Pacific American (APA) Employer Awards. Presented by the Asia
Society, the awards honor companies that support and develop APA
employees.
Discover received the following 2015 citations for Best Practices in
Retention, Diversity, and Asian-Pacific American Employee Resource
Group. Discover received Noteworthy Performance Recognition as Best
Employer for Asian Pacific American Employee Resource Groups.
Recognition is based on results from the 2015 APA Corporate Survey,
which highlight outstanding companies that have successful best
practices models for leadership, development and the advancement of APA
employees.
“Diversity and inclusion are essential to Discover, and we strive to
create an environment that allows all of our employees to thrive,” said
Jim Panzarino, President, Credit and Card Operations “We are proud to
receive these awards from the Asia Society as they reflect our
commitment to creating a productive and collaborative work environment.”
In its sixth year, the Asian Pacific Americans Corporate Survey is a
national benchmarking study that analyses the growth, development and
advancement of APA employees. The employee survey measures leadership
and company image, professional growth and development, community
involvement, diversity, work-life balance and overall satisfaction.
“Diversity is transformative, and companies that recognize this will be
best positioned to compete in an increasingly dynamic economy,” said
Josette Sheeran, president and CEO of Asia Society. “Asia Society
commends all winners for their commitment to Asian and Asian-American
employees, and urges other organizations to follow their lead.”
For more information on Discover Financial Services and career
opportunities with Discover, please visit: www.discover.com.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues
the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private
student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, checking and savings
accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its
direct banking business. It operates the Discover Network, with millions
of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's
leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global
payments network with acceptance in more than 185 countries and
territories. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.
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Discover Financial Services
Susan J. Diaz de Leon, 224-405-5344
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