MGM Resorts has been named a Pinnacle Inclusion Index Company in the “2024 Seramount Inclusion Index.” Renowned as the preeminent organizational thought leaders to share best practices and develop innovative solutions for cultural change, Seramount’s recognition underscores MGM Resorts’ commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace across its operations.
MGM Resorts acquired Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in 2019 and the New York gaming destination has continued MGM Resorts’ commitment to diversity. More than 70% of Empire City’s workforce members identify as diverse, including 55% of those in leadership positions. Forty-four percent of the workforce are female.
“Our diversity is our greatest strength and something we’re incredibly proud of,” said Taryn Duffy, vice president of public affairs at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. “MGM Resorts is consistently recognized for being an employer of choice and adding this recognition to that list further demonstrates the company’s commitment to excellence.”
Twenty-nine organizations were recognized this year as Pinnacle Inclusion Index Companies, with MGM Resorts achieving this ranking for the second year in a row. This highest-rated tier is awarded to organizations that excel in three key areas: effective practices in the recruitment, retention and advancement of people from underrepresented groups; fostering an inclusive corporate culture, including leadership accountability and demographic workforce diversity.
MGM Resorts International is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry.
Seramount is a strategic professional services and research firm dedicated to supporting high-performing, inclusive workplaces. It partners with over 450 of the world’s most influential companies, large and small, to offer pragmatic solutions, including best practice DEI research, workplace assessment, employee learning and development, and talent sourcing.
Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the Northeast. It is located at 810 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, New York.
