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2012

North America

  • In November 2012, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index

  • In October 2012, New York Needs You named Morgan Stanley the winner of its "Game Changer Award".
  • In September 2012, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) named Morgan Stanley the "Employer of Choice" for the Northeast Region, at the MCCA Diversity Honors Gala.
  • In September 2012, Latina Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S."
  • In August 2012, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Best Companies for Hispanics."
  • In August 2012, Hispanic Network magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics" and one of the " Top Banks & Financial Institutions for Hispanics."
  • In August 2012, Metrosource magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top Companies That Care" about LGBT equality and rights
  • In June 2012, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney took 20 spots on Barron's annual list of America's top 100 women financial advisors, including the # 1 and # 2 spots, three of the top 10 and four of the top 20
  • In April 2012, Morgan Stanley was named the Corporate Equality@Work Award recipient by the Empire State Pride Agenda
  • In February 2012, Chambers and Partners named Morgan Stanley the "Most Female-Friendly Company" at the Chambers USA Women in Law Awards

Europe

  • In April 2012, The Times named Morgan Stanley among the "Top 50 Employers for Women"
  • In January 2012, Morgan Stanley was ranked in the top 50 in the Stonewall 2012 Workplace Equality Index, which showcases the UK's top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees. Only two investment banking firms made it into the top 50

2011

North America

  • In December 2011, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index
  • In November 2011, the International Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top 15 Most LGBT Friendly Corporations in the World"
  • In September 2011, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Best Companies for Hispanics"
  • In September 2011, Professional WOMAN's magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top Diversity Employers" and "Top Supplier Diversity Programs"
  • In September 2011, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers"
  • In August 2011, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S."
  • In August 2011, Hispanic Network magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics" and one of the "Top Diversity Employers for Hispanics"
  • In August 2011, Metrosource magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top Companies That Care" about LGBT equality and rights
  • In July 2011, Black EOE Journal magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Diversity Employers for African Americans"
  • In the spring 2011, Conceive magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Companies" for fertility and adoption
  • In May 2011, the New York City Bar Committee on Recruitment and Retention of Lawyers Fellowship Program, awarded Morgan Stanley and the Legal and Compliance Division the Employer of the Year award for 2011
  • In 2011, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney took 22 spots on Barron's annual list of America's top 100 women financial advisors, including the # 1 and # 2 spots, three of the top 10 and five of the top 20

Europe

  • In April 2011, The Times named Morgan Stanley among the "Top 50 Employers for Women"

2010

North America

  • In November 2010, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) named Morgan Stanley recipient of its award for "Sustained Leadership, Accomplishments and Commitment to Diversity in the Securities Industry"
  • In October 2010, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index
  • In September 2010, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 60 Diversity Elite 2010"
  • In September 2010, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers"
  • In August 2010, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S."
  • In June 2010, the International Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 5 most LGBT Friendly Corporations in the World"
  • In May, Asian Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top U.S. Companies for Asian Pacific Americans"
  • In the spring, Conceive magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Companies" for fertility and adoption
  • In April, Metrosource magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top Companies That Care" about LGBT equality and rights
  • In February, the New York Urban League awarded Morgan Stanley with the "Champion of Diversity" Award
  • In January, Professional WOMAN's magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Diversity Employers for Women"
  • In January, The Women Presidents' Educational Organization recognized Morgan Stanley for the Firm's commitment to the success of women's business enterprises
  • In January, the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce awarded Morgan Stanley the "Diversity Corporation of the Year" at its Diversity and Leadership in Financial Services Award Dinner

2009

North America

  • In Fall, Hispanic Network magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Hispanics" and one of the "Top Diversity Employers for Hispanics"
  • In Fall, Black EOE Journal magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Supplier Diversity Programs for African Americans" and one of the "Top Diversity Employers for African Americans"
  • In September, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers"
  • In September, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's annual Corporate Equality Index
  • In September, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "top 60 companies for Hispanics"
  • In August, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S."
  • In June, Diversity Edge magazine named Morgan Stanley one the "2009 Best Companies for Diverse Graduates"
  • In May, Asian Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top U.S. Companies for Asian Pacific Americans"
  • In the Spring, Conceive magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Companies" for fertility and adoption
  • In April, Metrosource magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "20 Top Companies That Care" about LGBT equality and rights
  • In March, Poder Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Corporations for Hispanics"
  • In February, the Human Rights Campaign awarded Morgan Stanley the 2009 Corporate Equality Award - the HRC's highest corporate honor - "For Outstanding Leadership and Service to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community" at its Greater New York Human Rights Campaign Gala
  • In January, the Women Presidents' Educational Organization recognized Morgan Stanley for the Firm's commitment to the success of women's business enterprises enterprises

Europe

  • Gold Award (80.4%) in the 2009 Opportunity Now Benchmarking Survey
  • Ranked 8th in The Sunday Times 'The 20 Best Big Companies to Work For'
  • Silver Award (71%) in our sector for the Disability Standard
  • Ranked 63rd in the Stonewall Equality Index

2008

North America

  • ”In December, the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce awarded Morgan Stanley the ”Program or Initiative of the Year” at its Diversity and Leadership in Financial Services Award Dinner”
  • In September, The Black Collegian magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top Employers Among Diverse Students"
  • In September, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers”
  • In September, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the top 60 “Diversity Elite” companies for Hispanics
  • In September, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's annual Corporate Equality Index
  • In August, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the “50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S.”
  • In May, Asian Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top U.S. Companies for Asian Pacific Americans"
  • In Spring, Conceive magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Companies" for fertility and adoption
  • In February, Hispanic magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the top 10 companies for Hispanics to work for
  • In February, Hispanic Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Corporations for Supplier Diversity"
  • In January, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation named Morgan Stanley one of the "Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality"
  • In January, the Women President's Educational Organization recognized Morgan Stanley for the Firm's commitment to the success of women's business enterprises

Europe

  • Ranked 9th in The Sunday Times 'The 20 Best Big Companies to Work For'
  • Placed in ' The Times Top 50 employers for Women 2008'
  • Award for Best Training and Development Initiative for our Women's First Choice (WFC) Network Cascade Programme
  • Gold Award (85%) in the 2008 Race for Opportunity Benchmarking Survey
  • Ranked 74th in the Stonewall Equality Index

2007

North America

  • In December, G.I. Jobs Magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Most Military-Friendly Employers"
  • In December, the National Veteran-Owned Business Association and Vetrepreneur Magazine recognized Morgan Stanley's supplier diversity initiatives for veteran owned businesses
  • In October, Family Digest magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Best Companies for African Americans"
  • In September, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the top 60 “Diversity Elite” companies for Hispanics
  • In September, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's annual Corporate Equality Index
  • In September, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers”
  • In August, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the “50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S.”
  • In June, Westchester magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the “10 Best Places to Work”
  • In May, Asian Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley as one of the "Top Companies for Asian Americans"
  • In April, Essence Magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "25 Great Places to Work" for Black women
  • In February, Hispanic Trends Magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Corporations for Supplier Diversity"
  • In February, Hispanic Magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "top 100 Hispanic-friendly firms" on the annual "Corporate 100" list
  • In January, the Women Presidents' Educational Organization awarded Morgan Stanley a Certificate of Appreciation for women's supplier diversity initiatives

Europe

  • Bronze Award (62%) and ranked 2nd in our sector for the Disability Standard
  • Ranked 66th in the Stonewall Equality Index
  • Ranked 3rd in The Sunday Times 'The 20 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2007' survey
  • Placed in the Top 50 in the Financial Times '2007 Best Workplaces in the UK' survey

2006

North America

  • In September, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers"
  • In September, Morgan Stanley scored a perfect 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's annual Corporate Equality Index
  • In September, Family Digest magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Best Companies for African Americans"
  • In September, Hispanic Business magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Companies for Hispanics"
  • In August, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S."
  • In August, Hispanic Network magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Corporations Hiring Minorities"
  • In June, the National Business Group on Health named Morgan Stanley one of the "Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles" in the U.S.
  • In June, The Women Presidents' Educational Organization (WPEO) named Morgan Stanley the "WPEO Done Deals™ Challenge 2006" Grand Prize Award Winner
  • In April, Asian Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Companies for Asian Americans"
  • In February, Hispanic magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Companies Providing the Most Opportunities to Hispanics"

Europe

  • Ranked 5th in The Sunday Times 'The 20 Best Big Companies to Work For 2006' survey
  • Placed 44th in the Financial Times '2006 Best Workplaces in the UK' survey
  • Listed amongst the top 15 employers in four key categories of The Times 'Where Women Want to Work' survey
  • One of 100 companies named in Britain's Top Employers published by Guardian Books
  • Gold Award (83%) in the 2006 Race for Opportunity Benchmarking Survey
  • Awarded a 'Big Tick' in the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence in recognition of the Firm's long-term commitment to investing in young people
  • Ranked 35th in the Stonewall Equality Index

2005

North America

  • In Fall, Black EOE Journal named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Supplier Diversity Companies for 2005"
  • In October, Hispanic Network magazine named Morgan Stanley a "Top Company for Supplier Diversity" and a "Top Company for Minorities"
  • In September, The Black Collegian magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 100 Diversity Employers"
  • In September, Family Digest magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Best Companies for African Americans"
  • In September, Working Mother magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers"
  • In August, Girlfriends magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Best Lesbian Places to Work"
  • In August, LATINA Style magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "50 Best Companies to Work for in the U.S."
  • In June, Workforce Diversity for Engineering & IT Professionals magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top 50 Companies" to work for
  • In May, Asian Enterprise magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Top Companies for Asian Americans"
  • In May, Essence magazine named Morgan Stanley one of the "Great Companies to Work for"
  • In February, Hispanic magazine selected Morgan Stanley one of the "100 Companies Providing the Most Opportunities to Hispanics"

Europe

  • Gold Award (91%) in the 2005 Opportunity Now Benchmarking Survey
  • Placed 25th in the Financial Times' Top 50 Best Workplaces in the UK' survey
  • One of 100 companies named in Britain's Top Employers published by Guardian Books
  • Gold Award (81%) in the 2005 Race for Opportunity Benchmarking Survey
  • Gold Award (91%) in the 2005 Opportunity Now Benchmarking Survey