Zaxbys named to Forbes' Best Employers for Women 2024 list; company highlights initiatives like Leadership Development Program to foster equitable environment

ATLANTA, Ga. – July 31, 2024 –

Zaxbys

™ has been named to Forbes' list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

"We couldn't be more honored and proud to be recognized on this list of innovative and inclusive companies," said Michelle Morgan, Chief People Officer at Zaxbys. "This reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering an equitable and supportive environment where all women can thrive, grow, and lead, and we will continue to champion initiatives that empower women at every level of our organization."

In recent years, Zaxbys has integrated practices and programs that create a more supportive and equitable environment for women, fostering their growth and success. Key initiatives and benefits Zaxbys has implemented to empower and support women in the workplace include:

• Zaxbys Leadership Development Program to promote learning and practicing inclusive leadership skills (2023 cohort comprised 67% women)
• Unconscious bias training for hiring and leading teams
• Competitive salary ranges with regular pay equity audits
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• Parental leave
• Child Care Credit
• Education Assistance Program
• Health and wellness rewards platform
• Zaxbys Appreciates People (ZAP) program to celebrate and support new parents

America’s Best Employers for Women were identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of over 150,000 women working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. from all industry sectors. Over 4 million employer evaluations are considered. The result is based on the following three evaluations:

1. Personal Evaluations: Respondents were presented with a battery of statements about their current employer, in terms of topics related to Atmosphere & Development, Diversity, Image, Salary/Wage, Workplace, and Working Conditions, as well as topics women are often confronted with in the workplace: Representation & Career, Pay Equity, Discrimination, Flexibility, Family Support, and Parental Leave.
2. Public Evaluations: Women participants were given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries, or the employers of friends, acquaintances, and family members that stand out either positively or negatively.
3. Diversity Among Top Executives/Board: Index based on the percentage of women among top executives and board directors.

Based on the study results, Zaxbys is honored to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024. To see the full list of honorees,

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