Cox Communications Ranked Sixth on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® List
Cox's Workplace Also Ranked Tenth for African-American Employees
Hampton Roads, VA – Cox Communications has announced that its ongoing efforts to continuously improve the inclusiveness of its workplaces as well as its efforts to celebrate diversity have led to great strides with the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® List.
"We are delighted that Cox has achieved this major accomplishment – especially with the increasing competition for this prestigious recognition. Everyone at Cox, particularly in the Hampton Roads area, understands that inclusiveness and the promotion of diversity are critical to our ongoing success," said Gary McCollum, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Hampton Roads. "To best serve our customers, we must mirror our communities. We are very proud to be a leader among companies making this commitment."
Cox President Pat Esser noted that Cox formed local employee diversity and inclusion councils in each of its operating systems this year. Cox also continued efforts to improve measurement of metrics for diversity which are tied to incentives and worked hard to better communicate Cox's commitment to diversity with both internal and external audiences.
Luke Visconti, partner and co-founder of DiversityInc said, "Cox's big move from No. 25 last year to No. 6 this year underscores the company's commitment to diversity. Cox received a perfect score in our ranking for communicating its diversity message on its web site. The entire leadership of this company is passionate about diversity management and serving their communities."
This is Cox's third year on the list and the second consecutive year in which the company has made significant strides in its ranking. Cox entered the Top 50 in 2006 with a ranking of 32 and rose to 25 in 2007. This also marks Cox's second year among the top company workplaces for African-Americans.
A total of 352 companies participated in The 2008 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® ranking, up 10 percent from last year and up 100 percent since 2003. Thirteen companies appeared on the list for the first time and 15 companies went up in ranking from last year. Now in its eighth year, The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list is the largest competition of its kind. The list is determined solely from a comprehensive survey that measures CEO commitment, human capital, corporate communications and supplier diversity. Companies on the DiversityInc Top 50 list have clarity of their values of human dignity, demonstrating global adherence to these core beliefs.
About DiversityInc
DiversityInc is a monthly business magazine, with a daily web site, www.DiversityInc.com. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list is a purely editorial process and is completely independent of any business conducted with the company. DiversityInc was launched in 1997.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel. More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com. In Hampton Roads, Cox has more than 400,000 basic cable subscribers.
I have been very satisfied with my telephone, Internet access and cable TV from Cox. They are reasonably priced and very effecient at what they do. On the rare occasions I have problems with my computer they are always able to provide a solution. The quality of their service and services is unrivaled.
Bonnie B. Norfolk, VA
Let me start by saying Cox is top of the line. Their 24 hour support has helped me many times over the years. No matter how hard to figure out what was going on, they made sure I was completely satisfied before getting off the phone. This goes for the cable and internet service. Thanks again Cox!!!
Robert J. Portsmouth, VA
We have the bundle package and the service and quality are outstanding. The high speed internet is wonderful especially for telecommuting.
Jim D. Virginia Beach, VA
I think Cox is great and their techs are always there if I ever have a question or need help to fix a problem.
Elaine D. Virginia Beach, VA
We love Cox on demand movies. The price is the same as any video store and with the price of gas these days it saves that trip to the video store.
Trish M. Virginia Beach, VA
We have been very pleased with all of our Cox services. Every time we have called for help you are there.Thanks for taking such great care of your customers. We have telephone, cable and highspeed internet with you. One great service and one bill.Thanks and God bless.
Gloria B. Chesapeake, VA
I have never had a problem with online services with Cox. I wish more companies could be like them.
Jeffrey M. Virginia Beach, VA
I love my Cox services. I have digital cable, phone and high speed internet. I have been pleasantly suprised at how rarely the cable or internet goes out. The internet is very fast which I love:) It makes doing business, playing games or surfing the web, easy and enjoyable. Thank you Cox.
Paula H. Norfolk, VA
I love Cox Cable and the DVR service is the BEST! Program it once and never miss a show. We moved last year and the Cox guy worked with me to ensure that I kept my same box so I would not have to reprogram a new one with all the shows. Seems like a small thing but everyone in the family was happy the transition was so easy! Julie A. Williamsburg, VA
I highly recommend that all Cox high speed internet users take advantage of the new McAfee security package... McAfee Security has excellent features and runs in the background without slowing down your computer operating system.
