Acxiom acknowledged in the Advanced category through Disability:IN’s global Disability Index

CONWAY, Ark.: Acxiom®, the connected data and technology foundation for the world’s leading brands, today announced that it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. Acxiom was recognized in the Advanced category, which reflects strong leadership and the successful integration of disability inclusion practices throughout the organization. Preceding this recognition, Acxiom has also been recognized three years consecutively as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

This recognition demonstrates Acxiom’s progress towards building a workplace where all employees can contribute and drive long-term success. The Disability Index is the world’s leading third-party benchmarking tool for evaluating corporate disability inclusion and is used by hundreds of leading companies across the globe.

“Prioritizing disability inclusion sparks innovation and opens doors to new customers and markets,” said Jordan Abbott, Acxiom Chief Privacy Officer and an executive sponsor for the company’s DisAbility Champions Business Resource Group. “As we embed accessibility and disability inclusion into how we work, we enable stronger collaboration, broader perspectives, and better outcomes for our people, clients, and business.”

Acxiom's commitment to disability inclusion is reflected in these significant efforts from the past year:

• Championed neurodiversity by spotlighting an external speaker and disability advocate, Haley Moss. She is widely recognized as the first woman with autism admitted to the Florida Bar, whose insights challenge assumptions and inspire greater appreciation for neurodivergent talent.
• Elevated autism awareness by featuring an employee who courageously shared his personal experiences biking from Los Angeles to Chicago to support autism research, promoting stronger allyship and encouraging meaningful conversations across the organization.
• DisAbility Champions Leadership team highlighted the importance of mental health awareness month as a 365 practice for employees to prioritize and protect their well-being. Encouraging employees to see this as a priority helps reduce stigma and recognize good mental health as essential to a great place to work.

“This recognition reflects the progress we’ve made and the opportunities ahead,” said Courtney Keating, Acxiom CMO and an executive sponsor for the company’s DisAbility Champions Business Resource Group. “We are focused on embedding accessibility and disability inclusion across our business as a driver of performance, innovation, and long-term growth.”

“The future of business will be defined by how well companies design for a broader range of people and experiences,” said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. “Accessibility is a catalyst for innovation. Companies using the Disability Index are applying that mindset to drive progress across their business."

Companies scoring at the highest proficiency levels earn recognition as World’s Top Disability Inclusive Businesses, signaling leadership and progress to employees, customers, and partners.

For more information about Acxiom’s efforts, visit Acxiom.com.

About Acxiom

Acxiom puts data to work, solving complex challenges for the world’s leading brands and agencies. As the connected data and identity foundation for Omnicom (OMC), Acxiom unifies, connects, and prepares data for AI-driven marketing and decision-making, maximizing technology investments. As leaders in data ethics and governance, Acxiom brings a privacy-first approach to serving clients globally, with locations in the U.S., UK, Germany, China, Poland, and Mexico. Connect with Acxiom on LinkedIn and discover more at Acxiom.com.

About the Disability Index

The Disability Index® is the leading benchmarking tool for advancing disability inclusion in business worldwide. Trusted by over 70% of the Fortune 100 and nearly half of the Fortune 500, the tool helps companies determine opportunities for progress through data-driven actions and outcomes.

An initiative of Disability:IN, participation is open to companies operating in countries around the globe. Learn more at DisabilityIN.Org.

About Disability:IN

Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Together with the world’s leading companies, Disability:IN drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Are You IN?​

Fonte: Business Wire