Delta Dental of Virginia Earns HRSI Diversity & Inclusion Certification from Human Resource Standards Institute

Delta Dental of Virginia is the first insurance company to meet ISO standards for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Delta Dental of Virginia is the first insurance company in the United States to meet the highest standards of diversity and inclusion (D&I) by earning organizational certification from the Human Resource Standards Institute (HRSI), a subsidiary of HRCI. This achievement demonstrates Delta Dental of Virginia’s commitment as a D&I leader in the insurance sector and celebrates the company’s efforts to continually improve its hiring processes and workforce management. The HRSI achievement certifies Delta Dental of Virginia’s HR processes are aligned with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 30415:2021: Human Resource Management (HRM) D&I standards.

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“We strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all team members are treated with respect and provided every opportunity to thrive,” said Katharine Claytor, vice president and chief human resources officer for Delta Dental of Virginia and HRCI board member. “A diverse and inclusive workforce is one of our greatest assets, and earning this certification highlights the value of the unique perspectives that every Delta Dental of Virginia employee brings to our team.”

Modern-day job seekers, team members, customers, investors and government agencies expect business relationships and workforce practices to conform to the principles of a diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce. The HRSI D&I Certification leverages ISO guidance on D&I for organizations and allows companies to compare their practices on an objective basis with other organizations across national boundaries and industry sectors.

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The D&I Certification is a game-changer for forward-thinking organizations that want to show they are committed to the highest levels of D&I, according to Dr. Amy Dufrane, SPHR, CAE, CEO of HRCI, the parent company of HRSI.

“We celebrate Delta Dental of Virginia as the first insurance company in the United States to earn HRSI D&I Certification. They recognize the importance of D&I to their employees, future employees, customers, vendors and external stakeholders and were willing to commit to the rigor needed to earn this certification,” said Dr. Dufrane. “Earning an HRSI organizational certification allows companies to ensure that their HR activities are aligned with business goals using consensus-based, international HR standards. Now Delta Dental of Virginia can proudly display the HRSI D&I 30415:2021 badge and seal of excellence to show their stakeholders that they are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in D&I.”

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