“XPO, a prominent freight transportation provider in North America listed on the NYSE, has achieved recognition as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024” by Newsweek magazine. This accolade underscores XPO’s commitment to embracing and appreciating individuals from diverse backgrounds, recognizing the pivotal role diversity plays in fostering creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.
Carolyn Roach, Chief Human Resources Officer at XPO, emphasized the company’s dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables talent from various backgrounds to flourish. XPO actively engages in recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, aligning with the diverse communities and customers it serves. Roach expressed pride in the team and welcomed the acknowledgment of their efforts.
The selection process for this prestigious recognition involved data research firm Plant-A Insights conducting interviews with over 223,000 employees. Participants provided insights into their companies’ diversity policies and initiatives, shedding light on corporate culture, working environments, and other aspects. The result was a compilation of over 1.5 million company reviews.
This recognition adds to XPO’s growing list of accolades, including being named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and a 2024 Top 25 Veteran Employer by military.com. Additionally, XPO secured a place on the Forbes list of “America’s Best Large Employers” for the third consecutive time in 2023.
About XPO
XPO, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, with proprietary technology that moves goods efficiently through its network. Together with its business in Europe, XPO serves approximately 50,000 customers with 563 locations and 38,000 employees. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Conn., USA. Visit xpo.com for more information, and connect with XPO on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.