METLIFE NAMED TOP 50 COMPANY FOR HISPANIC WOMEN

METLIFE NAMED TOP 50 COMPANY FOR HISPANIC WOMEN

NEW YORK, August 29, 2016

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced its selection by LATINAStyle Magazine to its 2016 LATINA Style 50 Report, the 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S., for the 12th year in a row. This annual report is a respected source of employment and career information for Hispanic women in the United States.

“MetLife is committed to growing a diverse workforce that reflects our customers and communities. Being inclusive of each employee’s unique culture, skills and experience is an essential component of meeting our business goals,” said Elizabeth Nieto, MetLife’s global chief diversity and inclusion officer. “We’re honored to be recognized by LATINA Style and proud of MetLife’s strong track record of attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce.”

The 50 Best Companies are selected based on their efforts to promote diversity and provide career advancement opportunities to Latinas, with special attention given to programs that recruit veterans and military personnel.

MetLife is focused on gender diversity through efforts to strengthen the representation, talent development, and advancement of women throughout the company. MetLife’s commitment to gender, racial and ethnic diversity is also reflected by recent recognition from:

• Working Mother magazine – 100 Best Companies (17 years)
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility’s – Corporate Inclusion Index (4 years)
• Women’s Forum of New York – MetLife a “Champion” for the high representation of women on its Board of Directors

The LATINA Style 50 Companies will be honored during LATINA Style’s Awards Ceremony & Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 9, 2017.