9.23.2008 - 02:50pm ET

(CSRwire) RACINE, WI - September 23, 2008 - At SC Johnson it's good to be 50! SC Johnson is pleased to announce that the company was recently recognized as number three on the 2008 AARP Best Employers for Workers over 50 award. This annual recognition program acknowledges companies and organizations whose policies best address an aging workforce.

"At SC Johnson, we’re committed to creating a family-focused and inclusive work environment for our employees," said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. "Working to uphold an environment where people can come to work every day knowing they will be treated with respect, integrity and fairness is simply who we are. More importantly, it is simply the right thing to do. We at SC Johnson applaud all the companies on this prestigious list who understand the importance of programs that put employees first."

AARP's Best Employer list recognizes companies for demonstrating exemplary practices in the recruitment, retention and promotion of mature workers. It also distinguishes companies that foster a workplace that supports the aging workforce and that encourages workers to remain active.

"As a family company, we strive to create a wide-variety of programs that match the needs of the varying life stages of our employees," said Gayle Kosterman, SC Johnson's Executive Vice President - Worldwide Human Resources. "We continuously look at our worklife programs to ensure they bring value to employees and that they uphold the unique culture we have built at SC Johnson."

AARP commended SC Johnson for creating a workplace of excellence by generous wellness, fitness and recreation programs in addition to its on-site medical center.

To be considered for the list, companies submit a comprehensive application that includes questions about their human resources practices and policies. Areas of consideration include recruiting practices, training, education and career development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements. Retiree and health benefits are also considered.

With 39 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States.

SC Johnson has long been recognized as an employer of choice. For the past 20 years, Working Mother magazine has recognized SC Johnson on the "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" list. Earlier this year, SC Johnson was recognized for the 8th time on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in America."

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, personal care and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as EDGE(R), GLADE(R), OFF!(R), PLEDGE(R), RAID(R), SCRUBBING BUBBLES(R), SHOUT(R), WINDEX(R) and ZIPLOC(R) in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN(R), BAYGON(R), BRISE(R), ECHO(R), KABIKILLER(R), KLEAR(R), and MR. MUSCLE(R). The 122-year old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in more than 110 countries. Learn more at www.scjohnson.com

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