News Release
HSBC North America Holdings Recognized by Fortune, Working Mother and Hispanic Business
14 November 2005
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, Ill. Fortune magazine announced today that HSBC – North America, a leading financial services company, earned a place on its list of Top 50 Employers for Women. The fact that women make up 61 percent of HSBC’s workforce and 43 percent of the management population was a key factor in the award determination.
“HSBC's policies and programs support the efforts of our employees who balance work and non-work responsibilities,” said Sandra Tipton, HSBC - North America’s vice president of benefit design and human resources policy. “Flexible working arrangements, on-site health screenings and our time off program are part of the world-class benefits package we have established for our HSBC employees. Many sites have on-site daycare centers, dry-cleaning services and fitness centers to make life – and work – more convenient.”
Earlier this year, HSBC earned a place on Working Mother magazine’s 2005 list of 100 Best Companies for its support of women in the workplace.
Additionally, in recognition of HSBC’s diverse workforce, of which minorities comprise 37 percent, the company earned Hispanic Business magazine’s Top 40 Companies for Hispanics award.
“We are honored that our company is being recognized for our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity. That commitment is underscored in every decision we make,” said Maia Davis-Singleton, HSBC - North America's director of diversity initiatives. “As one of the largest financial services companies in the U.S. and Canada, we realize that all of our employees make unique contributions, and those contributions are critical to our business success.”
HSBC – North America has earned both national and regional awards that reflect its diversity and its investment in employees. Recent awards include:
• Fortune – Top 50 Employers for Minorities
• BDPA & WorkplaceDiversity.com – Best Companies for Blacks
in Technology
• Computerworld – 100 Best Places to Work in IT
• Diversityinc.com – Top Companies for Diversity
• Training Magazine – Training Top 100
• GI Jobs – Top 25 Military-friendly Employers
• San Diego Business Journal – Best Companies to Work for
in San Diego
• Jacksonville, Fla. – Top 25 Companies That Care
• Oregon Business – Oregon’s Best Companies to Work For
About HSBC – North America Holdings Inc.
HSBC – North America comprises all of HSBC's U. S. and Canadian businesses, including the former Household businesses. The company’s businesses serve nearly 60 million customers in five key areas: personal financial services, consumer finance, commercial banking, private banking and corporate investment banking and markets. Financial products and services are offered under the HSBC, HFC and Beneficial brands. For more information, visit www.hsbcusa.com.
Media Contacts
- Anita Black
- anita.m.black@us.hsbc.com
- (847) 564-6571
