RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
For the second year in a row, Discover Financial Services has been
recognized by the Asia Society as one of the top employers for Asian
Pacific Americans. The 2016 Asian Pacific American Employer Awards honor
companies at the forefront of promoting Asian Pacific American employees
and global diversity. This year, Discover was named the nation’s Best
Employer for Asian Pacific American Employee Resource Groups.
In addition, Discover was recognized in the following categories:
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2016 Best Overall Employer for Asian Pacific Americans: Distinguished
Performance
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2016 Best Employer for Asian Pacific Americans to Develop Workforce
Skills: Distinguished Performance
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2016 Best Practices Company: Asian Pacific American Employee Resource
Groups
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2016 Best Practices Company: Diversity
“As a global company, Discover takes great pride in the diversity of its
workforce,” said Jim Panzarino, president of Discover’s credit card
operations. “This recognition from the Asia Society reflects our
commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing
work environment for our employees.”
The Asian Pacific American Employer Awards are based on the results of
the Asian Pacific American Corporate Survey, a national benchmark study
about the growth, development and advancement of Asian Pacific American
employees in Fortune 500 and other large companies. Winners are selected
based on a statistical analysis of internal employee surveys distributed
to Asian Pacific Americans.
Discover was formally honored at the eighth Diversity Leadership Forum
on June 9 at the Asia Society in New York City. Asia Society is a
leading educational organization dedicated to promoting mutual
understanding and strengthening partnerships among people, leaders and
institutions of Asia and the U.S. in a global context.
“Asian Pacific Americans have contributed immensely to the success of
U.S. businesses. Recognizing and developing these employees is not only
the right thing to do, but it is also a prerequisite for attracting and
retaining top talent,” said David Whitelaw Reid, Asia Society’s
executive director for global talent initiatives. “We congratulate all
the winning companies, and urge other employers to follow their lead.”
For more information about 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 and certificates of deposit 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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