MADISON, Wis.—June 21, 2023—President and CEO Wendy Perkins has joined more than 2,400 Chief Executive Officers and Presidents across the nation to pledge action on supporting a more inclusive workplace for employees, communities, and society at large.
CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion™ is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
“My vision of a truly thriving WPS hinges on fostering an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and share their big, bold ideas freely,” Perkins said. “When we take a closer look, ‘thriving’ suggests growth, development, achievement, and fulfillment. There is ample evidence to prove that, if done right, organizations with diverse and inclusive teams outperform their peers. It's undeniable that our potential for growth and profitability is deeply connected to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
In signing the pledge, WPS commits to:
WPS’ previous President and CEO first signed the pledge in 2021, and Perkins has renewed that commitment. Click to see a list of other companies that have signed the pledge.
Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,600 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.
