We encourage diverse perspectives
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Diversity is what we do best.
We believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to celebrate diversity — from events for Black History Month and Pride Month to International Women’s Day and Chinese New Year. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an organization-wide priority that we work to promote internally and in the communities we touch. Follow along as we expand our DE&I effort across our 5 pillars: scholarship, recruitment, leadership development, procurement, and community engagement.
“I could not be more honored and humbled to chair the PENN Diversity Council. The council is a testament to the company’s commitment to create a culture where every team member, regardless of their differences, can truly be themselves and belong.”
Justin Carter, Senior Vice President of Regional Operations and Chair of the PENN Diversity Council
Progress through inclusion
We believe a diverse, welcoming workforce is unstoppable. We formed the PENN Diversity Council in 2020, during some of the most challenging times in our nation’s history. Our goal through this council is to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive company.
Diversity Scholarship Fund
We support our team members by creating opportunities from within. We are proud to commit $1 million annually to help fund scholarships for the children of our team members, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue post-secondary education.
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$1 M
Annual commitment -
52
Recipients in 2023 -
57%
First generation, college bound
Support for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs)
In 2020, we committed to increasing diversity in our recruitment efforts, with a focus on attracting future leaders from a more diverse pool of candidates. Of the PENN Diversity Scholarship recipients, 10% will be attending HBCUs — and nearly 30% of our Leadership Excellence at PENN (LEAP) interns currently attend an HBCU. In addition, we’ve committed more than $4M to create a STEM scholarship program in partnership with HBCUs in states where we operate.
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$4M
STEM scholarships partnering with 6 HBCUs
Everyone has a voice at PENN Entertainment
We believe diversity is the driving force that moves our company forward. We’re building a more inclusive company — giving our team members the support they need
Data as provided by PENN's most-recent Federal Employer Information Report EEO-1 filing. While PENN does not use this report to measure its progress, the Company's filing is publicly available here.
The data provided utilizes the traditional gender categories of male and female to align with U.S. Federal government reporting requirements. The Company respects that gender identification is not binary.
Race & Ethnicity
- White
- Black
- Hispanic
- Asian
- Multiracial
- Indigenous
DEIB training and leadership development
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are important to us. In order to create a culture where everyone feels welcome, we have designed a three e-course training program for all team members. Leaders also go through in-person training at each location.
We’re also focused on diverse and female leadership development. Through our PENN Women program, we encourage women to pursue roles in leadership at our casinos and in the corporate offices. The results have been inspiring. Today, our executive team is 37.5% female — and growing.
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Whoever you are. We have a career for you.
We’re building a more diverse and inclusive workforce — and helping our talented team members grow their careers in powerful ways. We want our people to feel empowered to bring their unique perspectives to the table and help drive our business forward.
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100%
of open executive roles include interviews with competitive female and/or diverse candidates.
Our DE&I efforts are getting noticed
We’ve been increasing our efforts in the area of diversity and inclusion, and in recent years have been rewarded for our commitment. In 2021, 2022 and 2023, PENN Entertainment was named a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women. We were included in the 2021 Breakfast of Corporate Champions which recognizes companies that lead the way for gender balance on corporate boards, and have received accolades from Forbes, the All-In Diversity Project, and the age-friendly institute.
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Top ranked
publicly traded gaming company according to Forbes Magazine's list of America's Best Employers for Diversity -
#4
in the gaming industry for DIversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging according to the All-In Diversity Project Index
Supplier Diversity Initiative
The Supplier Diversity Initiative is a coordinated effort at the corporate level, and across all of our destinations, to develop strong partnerships with diverse suppliers. In 2022, we made significant progress and are committed to increasing our diverse vendor spend and also expanded our relationships with the National Black Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council while participating in numerous local and national events with the National Minority Supplier Diversity Council.
Since implementing our Diversity Procurement Program in 2020, we’ve increased our diverse spend by 43%. In addition, we’re continuing to enhance our efforts through the PENN Small Business Incubator — a program that onboards minority businesses and assists them in growing from local to national suppliers within our company.
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43%
Increase in diverse spend since 2020
PENN's Board of Directors is diverse
Our board of directors is made up of professionals from many disciplines including investment banking, asset management, tax accounting and consulting, advertising, gaming/entertainment and more. Their level of expertise is unparalleled. We were included in the 2021 and 2022 Champions of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women and the 2021 Breakfast of Corporate Champions, which recognizes companies that lead the way for gender balance on corporate boards.
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44%
Female Board of Directors -
35%
Female Corporate Senior Management Team
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Listen and learn
During our Days of Listening event, we heard directly from team members about the need for DE&I training. We recognize that there are opportunities to improve company culture from within — and we will continue to work toward a more welcoming and inclusive workplace for all.
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Leadership Excellence at PENN
The ongoing collaboration with HBCUs facilitates career opportunities at PENN and increases diverse participation in the Leadership Excellence at PENN Entertainment (LEAP) Program. LEAP provides hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world experience to new/recent college graduates.
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Pride at PENN
We believe allyship is a lifelong process of unlearning and relearning, understanding our differences, showing up for others, solidarity — and listening. We encourage our team members to create change in the workplace as strong allies of our LGBTQ+ coworkers.
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Environmental Sustainability
We understand the importance of creating a sustainable future for our planet. Learn more about our powerful sustainability efforts.
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We’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. Learn more about the work we’re doing in our host communities.
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