Inclusion of Lincoln Financial Group in 2022 Gender Equality Index from Bloomberg

Lincoln Financial Group is one of 418 companies on the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The GEI aims to track performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting. Women now make up 61% of the workforce in Lincoln and 51% of all management positions.

The index assists companies and investors in measuring their focus on gender equality across multiple dimensions, such as female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, anti-sexual harassment policies, and a female-friendly brand.

"We're incredibly proud of Lincoln Financial's longstanding commitment to gender equality, career advancement, and creating an inclusive workplace,"

said Jen Warne, EVP, Chief People Officer.

"We are honored to receive this honor, and we look forward to continuing our work to advance opportunity and equality for women in Lincoln and the financial services industry."

Women now make up 61% of the workforce in Lincoln and hold 51% of all management positions.

"Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Lincoln,"

said Allison Green Johnson, SVP, Chief Diversity Officer.

"We maintain a relentless focus on gender equality practices, such as pay equity, executive development opportunities for women, and women-specific resource groups for financial advisors and all employees." We are honored by this recognition, as well as the outstanding contributions of each and every Lincoln employee to the development of our inclusive culture."

"We are honored to recognize Lincoln Financial Group and the other 417 companies included in the 2022 GEI for their dedication to transparency and for setting a new standard in gender-related data reporting,"

said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club.

"Even though the membership threshold for the GEI has risen, the list of members continues to grow." This demonstrates that more companies are working to improve their gender-related metrics, allowing more diverse talent to succeed in their organizations."

Lincoln Financial Group submitted a social survey developed by Bloomberg in collaboration with subject matter experts around the world. Those included in this year's index achieved or adopted best-in-class statistics and policies and scored at or above a global threshold established by Bloomberg to reflect disclosure.

Source: LFG newsroom