Edward Jones earns perfect score in Corporate Equality Index Financial-services firm Edward Jones scored 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. “A purpose-driven culture begins with creating a place of belonging, committed to continual growth of people and possibilities,” said Kristin Johnson, Edward Jones chief human resources officer. “Professional development, mentoring, networking — we use all of these tools to support our associates as they follow their passions and contribute where they add the most value. When our associates can be their authentic selves, they are empowered to support our purpose: to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society today.”