Ole' - Chrysler Group Recognized by Latina Style as a Top Company For Working Hispanic Women

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 27, 2003 -- Chrysler Group has been named one of the 50 best companies for working Hispanic women, according to Latina Style magazine's annual corporate poll of best places to work.

This is the fifth year Chrysler Group has made the "Top 50" list.

The annual national listing researches and evaluates more than 600 of the most respected corporations in the U.S. The Latina Style "Top 50" is the only poll evaluating corporate America's responsiveness to the needs and aspirations of the modern Hispanic working woman, as well as the opportunities available to Hispanic women.

"Chrysler Group has the responsibility as an employer to find ways to embrace all aspects of a diverse workforce and incorporate those strengths, talents, educational backgrounds into business success and a fulfilling working environment," said Monica Emerson, Executive Director - Chrysler Group Corporate Diversity Office. "Chrysler Group is committed to being a company that is well respected for our diversity and employment practices."

Companies that participated in the poll were evaluated on issues identified by Latina Style's readers as the most important to them within the workplace. Those areas included: number of Latina executives, mentoring programs, Latinas on board of directors, educational opportunities, dependent/child care support, benefits, women's issues and Hispanic relations.

"Latina Style recognizes Chrysler Group for its efforts to provide Latinas with the opportunities they need to reach their career goals," said Robert Bard, President and CEO of Latina Style. "All of the companies profiled in the Latina Style 'Top 50' have distinguished themselves by promoting corporate practices that are sensitive to Latinas' needs."

The Latina Style "Top 50" list will be distributed to Hispanic professional and civic organizations in the country, major Hispanic conferences, recruitment seminars, national women's organizations, more than 2,000 colleges and universities, and to all members of Congress, the White House, and the Cabinet.

The award will be presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., early next year.