SurveyMonkey Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index
SurveyMonkey announces its 100 rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality
SAN MATEO, Calif., February 27, 2026 – SurveyMonkey, the world’s most popular platform for surveys and forms, has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. SurveyMonkey joins the 534 U.S. businesses that will be honored with HRCF’s Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
“Consistency matters when you are building a culture of belonging,” said Becky Cantieri, chief people officer at SurveyMonkey. “Earning a perfect score in the CEI for three consecutive years is a great recognition of that consistency, but the real measure of success is ensuring people feel safe and supported every day. We’re proud of this acknowledgment and remain committed to making sure all of our employees and their families can thrive.”
“For nearly a quarter of a century, the Corporate Equality Index has put a marker down for businesses committed to inclusion and transparency for all workers. Now, more than ever, we celebrate them,” said Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. “No matter the environment, companies that communicate clearly and lead with transparency earn trust, retain talent, and strengthen their business. We are always here to collaborate with employers who want to foster a workplace where team members can bring their best selves to the office.”
The results of the 2026 CEI showcase how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad:
- 98% of CEI-rated companies include sexual orientation and gender identity in their non-discrimination policies
- 92% of companies provide equivalent family formation benefits for spouses and partners, including adoption, fertility, and surrogacy.
- 87% of companies provide comprehensive healthcare coverage for all employees, including transgender employees, for medically necessary care.
The CEI rates employers providing these crucial protections to more than 22 million U.S. workers.
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
- Supporting an inclusive culture; and
- Outreach and engagement.
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
About SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is the world’s most popular platform for surveys and forms, built for business and loved by users. We combine powerful capabilities with intuitive design, effectively serving every use case, from customer experience to employee engagement, market research to payment and registration forms. With built-in research expertise and AI-powered technology, it’s like having a team of expert researchers right at your fingertips. Trusted by millions—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—SurveyMonkey helps teams gather insights and information that inspire better decisions, create experiences people love, and drive business growth. Discover how at surveymonkey.com.
About the Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people, with 3.6 million members and supporters. The HRC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) works to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen and supported where it matters most: at school, at work and in every community across the country. From the courtroom to the classroom, from Congress to corporate America, HRC and the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling, and action—working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom and belonging for all LGBTQ+ people.
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