ARLINGTON, Va., June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Pride Month, CEB (NYSE: CEB), a best practice insight and technology company, will be sponsoring and participating in local events throughout the month of June to raise awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) causes. The company is dedicated to promoting a positive and inclusive work environment and, through its employee group for diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity, CEB Pride, it provides opportunities for education, networking, community outreach and talent recruitment.

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"Making sure that we are achieving the highest standards of corporate equality and that every individual is accepted and valued is of utmost importance," said Melody Jones, chief administrative officer, CEB. "CEB is proud to celebrate Pride Month and promote inclusion and equality for all in the LGBT community worldwide."

CEB will be participating in the following Washington, D.C.-based events to show its support for the LGBT community:


    --  DC Front Runners' Pride Run 5K - June 10, 2016
    --  Night OUT at Nationals Park: Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs - June
        14, 2016
    --  CEB Pride Happy Hour at Number 9 DC - June 23, 2016

In advance of Pride month, CEB featured a number of volunteer projects benefiting the LGBT community including helping with the planning and preparation of SMYAL's Youth Pride event. These events were part of CEB's enterprise-wide community service program, Global Impact Week.

CEB is recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a 100 point scorer on the Corporate Equality Index and one of the Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality.

Visit us online to learn more about CEB Pride and the company's diversity and inclusion efforts.

About CEB:

CEB is a best practice insight and technology company. In partnership with leading organizations around the globe, we develop innovative solutions to drive corporate performance. CEB equips leaders at more than 10,000 companies with the intelligence to effectively manage talent, customers, and operations. CEB is a trusted partner to nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 and FTSE 100, and more than 70% of the Dow Jones Asian Titans. More at cebglobal.com.

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