CBL has always valued an inclusive and welcoming environment for our team members and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that we gain from our team, retailers, and customers.
In 2022, CBL's CEO, Stephen Lebovitz, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM pledge, joining thousands of other CEOs working to advance DEIB in the workplace. By signing on to this commitment, CBL is pledging, on behalf of its CEO and the company, to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected.
Our efforts in this area are guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Executive Steering Committee, which is chaired by our CEO. Through our consistent internal and external programming, we are building community for our team members, shoppers, and the communities we serve while remaining authentic and recognizing that we are still early in our journey.
Here are some of the ways we showed up in 2022 for our team and our communities:
In November 2022, CBL achieved Great Place to Work Certificationtm. Belonging is highly correlated to engagement. CBL team members reflected a high degree of engagement and positive feedback on the overall employee experience as well as a 20-point increase in how CBL team members perceive the organization's commitment to advancing DEIB. An overwhelming 89% of the CBL team said CBL is a great place to work -- 32 points higher than the average U.S. company.