Being a Responsible Employer
As a fourth-generation, family-owned company, it’s in our nature to put our people first. In these uncertain times, we are focused on the health and safety of our associates, farmers, communities, customers, and business partners. As an essential part of the U.S. food supply chain, we remain dedicated to providing a safe, stable and abundant food supply.
Perdue is committed to treating all associates with dignity and respect and has a strong policy against any form of discrimination, harassment or abuse. This includes discrimination or harassment based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce and the manner in which our facilities attract and bring together people from different racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
Perdue Farms received recognition in the Business Concept’s CSR Excellence Awards as one of the top 50 companies in the United States for corporate social responsibility by the 2023 National Diversity Awards, underscoring its leadership in social and environmental responsibility.
The Business Concept CSR Excellence Awards named Perdue Farms the Most Impactful Responsible Food & Agriculture Company – USA. This merit-driven global award recognizes organizations striving for ethical, social, and environmentally conscious practices under the umbrella of corporate social responsibility. Perdue’s recognition was based on its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors® outreach, its journey of continuous improvement to make operations more sustainable to support its associates, farmers, customers and consumers for generations to come.
In addition, The National Diversity Awards acknowledged Perdue Farms as one of the top 50 companies in the US for corporate social responsibility. This accolade celebrates companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership through sustainable practices and responsible corporate citizenship. Perdue Farms stood out for its commitment to community betterment, collaboration with diverse stakeholders and strategic sustainability initiatives.
Perdue Farms’ Associate Resource Group, Groundbreaking Associate Inclusion Network (GAIN), has earned the prestigious 2023 Diversity Impact Award™, ranking 12th in the national Top 25 Employee Resource Group (ERG) Award category.
GAIN’s dedicated mission is to cultivate an inclusive environment that nurtures a sense of belonging among all associates of color at Perdue. Remarkably, this is the second Top 25 Diversity Impact Award™ for Perdue Farms, which stands as the only agricultural company to be recognized in the Top 25.
Also, all six of Perdue Associate Resource Groups were recognized with a Diversity Impact Spotlight Award. This award recognizes a corporation for Associate Resource Groups that had significant organizational impact.
The honors received underline Perdue Farms’ dedication to building an organizational culture that values diversity and inclusion, setting a benchmark for others in the industry.
Perdue Farms was recognized as one of America’s greatest workplaces for job starters in 2024 by Newsweek, the only agricultural company and one of only two Meat, Poultry & Fish companies awarded this distinction. This award is a testament to Perdue Farms’ commitment to providing all its associates with a safe, supportive and healthy work environment where they have the chance to learn and grow every day.
“We are immensely proud to receive this recognition from Newsweek and remain steadfast in our commitment to attracting and developing talent, early in their careers,” said Julie Katigan, Chief Human Resources Officer at Perdue Farms. “Our valued associates are our biggest asset and the reason for our success. By continuously fostering a culture that empowers young professionals, we ensure Perdue Farms will thrive well into its second century of business.”
Newsweek’s annual ranking, “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters,” conducted in partnership with data-intelligence firm, Plant-A, presents a comprehensive listing of organizations excelling in cultivating young talent. The evaluation process incorporates insights from employees with fewer than five years of experience within companies with over 500 employees.
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