CSX Honored as a Top Company for Veterans by DiversityInc
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - April 27, 2015 - CSX's commitment to
hiring and developing employees with military experience has earned the company
the number four spot on DiversityInc's annual list of the Top 10 Companies for
Veterans. This is the third consecutive year that CSX has been recognized by
DiversityInc as a leader in hiring veterans.
"CSX prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture
that celebrates the valuable experiences of those who have served our
country," said Michael J. Ward, chairman and chief executive officer, CSX
Corporation. "It is an honor to hire veterans, who bring important skills
to the CSX workforce, including a focus on safety, a talent for teamwork and
excellent leadership traits."
One in five CSX employees has served in the armed forces,
and twenty-seven percent of the employees hired in 2014 are veterans. CSX
focuses on military recruitment and retention, with differential pay available
for active Reserve and National Guard members and veteran-specific inclusion
activities and support.
In addition to this award, G.I. Jobs recognized CSX as one
of the Top 50 Military-Friendly Employers for the seventh consecutive year, and
CivilianJobs.com named CSX one of the Most Valuable Employers for Military in
2014.
DiversityInc recognizes companies with demonstrated
commitments to diverse hiring and business practices. The Top 10 Companies for
Veterans showcases companies with demonstrated commitment and leadership in
recruiting, support systems for veterans and their families, contributions to
organizations supporting veterans, and supplier diversity.
To view DiversityInc's full list of the Top 10 Companies for
Veterans in 2015, please visit
http://www.diversityinc.com/top-10-companies-veterans/.
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville ,
Florida United States , where nearly
two-thirds of the nation's population resides.
It also links more than 240 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean,
river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns
alike. More information about CSX
Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:
Kaitlyn Barrett
(904) 359-1037