Macmillan Learning Earns 100 on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Company’s score earned it designation as a “leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion” 

New York, Jan 9, 2025 – Macmillan Learning, a privately-held, family-owned digital learning company announced today that it earned the Equality 100 Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This is the fifth consecutive year the company earned a score of 100.

“We’re honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for our efforts to create an all inclusive workplace where our colleagues feel supported, respected, and valued for their unique contributions. This award reflects our commitment to fostering an environment rooted in advocacy, allyship, and equity—both within our company and for the learners that benefit from our work” said Hasan Rafiq, Vice President of Organizational Culture & Diversity.

Macmillan Learning’s work is deeply rooted in inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration—values that shape its products, people, and corporate culture. The company believes that fostering a workplace where all voices thrive is essential to designing inclusive learning solutions that meet the needs of today’s classrooms and empower the next generation of students to succeed. By combining expertly authored content with the power of AI and insights from educators and students, Macmillan Learning ensures its products are inclusive, representative, and designed with empathy.

The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars: non-discriminatory policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture, and corporate social responsibility.  The full report is available www.hrc.org/cei.

Read more about Macmillan Learning’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here. For more information about work opportunities at Macmillan Learning, visit the company’s careers page. 

About Macmillan Learning

Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that inspires what’s possible for every learner. We envision a world in which every learner succeeds. Through our content, tools and services, we aim to make that a reality. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or join our Macmillan Community.   

About the Human Rights Campaign Foundation 

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system and so much more. The HRC Foundation provides direct consultation and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S. and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of our work.