IMMEDIATE RELEASE: REDI Index 2026 Recognizes Industry Leaders Advancing Faith-Friendly Workplaces Across the U.S.
Washington DC — May 20, 2026 — Today, the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation (RFBF) recognizes the 2026 U.S. Faith-Friendly Workplace ‘REDI’ Index honorees, honoring leading organizations across sectors that are setting the standard for faith-friendly workplaces.
This year, we are recognizing participating organizations by industry sector, highlighting how faith-friendly workplace leadership is emerging across multiple areas of business and industry.
The progress among sectors highlights a powerful trend: faith inclusion is no longer confined to a narrow set of industries. Instead, leading employers across technology, consulting, finance, manufacturing, energy and utilities are embedding faith-friendly practices into their workplace cultures, strengthening employee engagement, innovation, and organizational performance.
2026 U.S. Honorees
- Accenture — Professional Services
- Equinix — Digital Infrastructure
- Intuit — Financial Technology
- Dell Technologies — AI Infrastructure
- Merck — Biopharmaceuticals
- Consumers Energy — Energy & Utilities
- Salesforce — AI CRM Business
- AZZ — U.S. Manufacturing
Key Takeaways
Faith-friendly workplaces span multiple sectors
The 2026 honorees demonstrate that faith inclusion is not industry-specific. From manufacturing and energy to professional services, and from cutting-edge technology and to biopharmaceuticals, organizations recognize that supporting employees’ religious identities contributes to a more inclusive and productive workplace.
A competitive advantage in today’s workforce
Companies that actively support faith inclusion are seeing tangible benefits, including improved employee wellbeing, stronger retention, and enhanced reputation (see research). In an increasingly values-driven labour market, faith-friendly policies are emerging as a key differentiator in attracting top talent.
Alignment with core organizational values
Each of this year’s honorees exemplifies how faith inclusion aligns with broader corporate values such as respect, integrity, belonging, and purpose. By embedding these principles into workplace culture — through employee resource groups, spiritual care, inclusive policies, and leadership commitment — these organizations are translating values into action.
Awards Ceremony
The 2026 U.S. Faith-Friendly Workplace Awards will be held at Dare to Overcome in Washington DC at the Busch School of Business, Catholic University of America, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
This event will bring together business leaders, diversity professionals, and faith advocates to celebrate progress and share best practices.
About the Faith-Friendly Workplace ‘REDI’ Index
The Faith-Friendly Workplace Index benchmarks organizations on their commitment to religious inclusion and faith-friendly workplace practices. It provides a framework for companies to evaluate and improve how they support employees of all faiths and beliefs.
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