Wyndham Destinations Named to Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity
Company joins prestigious list of Top 500 companies in its first year
ORLANDO, Fla. - Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), the world's largest vacation ownership and exchange company, was named to Forbes magazine's Best Employers for Diversity list.
Forbes, in partnership with Statista, today released its second annual list of America's Best Employers for Diversity. The list is a ranking of 500 employers across all industries in the United States, based on surveying thousands of employees and examining employer diversity policies, as well as diversity in executive suites and on boards.
Wyndham Destinations was created in 2018 after spinning off Wyndham Hotels and Resorts as an independent company.
"As the world's largest vacation ownership and exchange company, Wyndham Destinations serves four million members and owner families every year by providing great vacations to customers around the world," said Kimberly Marshall, Wyndham Destinations chief human resources officer. "We recognize that diversity of thought, culture and expertise positively fuels the guest experiences we deliver and strengthens the collaborative operation of our workforce. We cultivate an inclusive and diverse environment enabling our global team of more than 25,000 associates to realize their full potential."
The Wyndham Destinations Inclusion and Diversity Strategy includes:
- A recruitment program to develop a diverse pipeline of talent that includes candidates from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and experiences, including women, people of color, veterans, those with disabilities, mature job seekers and more.
- A comprehensive training and development curriculum that includes Diversity and Inclusion principles for the entire workforce.
- A host of Associate Business Groups for various cultural affinities, all designed for employees to engage in the business expansion process, networking, personal development and affiliation with colleagues across the business.
- A global supplier diversity program to increase the company's network of minority vendors and other diverse suppliers.
Wyndham Destinations is committed to being an employer and neighbor of choice in the communities where it has a presence. The company's commitment is recognized through prestigious awards such as Forbes' Best Employers for New Grads, Newsweek's 100 Greenest Companies, Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, and Ethisphere Institute's World's Most Ethical Companies, amongst others.
The company currently has nearly 200 open positions in Florida, spanning a wide range of functions including resort operations, sales and marketing, finance, information technology, human resources, call center, customer service, and more. For more information about jobs at Wyndham Destinations, including specific details and qualifications and requirements, visit the Wyndham Destinations careers website at wyndcareers.com.
About Wyndham Destinations
Wyndham Destinations is the world's largest vacation ownership business operating more than 245 vacation club resorts around the world that offer a contemporary take on the timeshare model. The brand portfolio – featuring Club Wyndham®, WorldMark® by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club® by Wyndham, and Shell Vacations Club – offers travelers the chance to own their vacation and explore places they"ve never visited before, year after year. Nearly 870,000 owners enjoy stays in a home away from home, featuring spacious suites with separate bedrooms, fully-equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, as well as resort-style amenities and services. Learn more at WyndhamDestinations.com.
