9.25.2008 - 02:58pm ET

(CSRwire) BETHESDA, MD. - September 25, 2008 - Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has been recognized by Working Mother magazine as one of its 2008 100 Best Companies. Marriott continues to earn its place in Working Mother's Hall of Fame, having been named to the list for the 17th time. A complete list of the 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Companies, and Marriott's story can be found at www.workingmother.com. Marriott was also recently named by Working Mother as a best green company for American's children.

This year, the magazine highlighted Marriott's unique flex staffing which allows full-timers to step back from their jobs and decide if they want to reduce their project load—potentially with no loss of benefits. In 2007, the ranks of those joining the flex program grew 44% from the prior year. Marriott's MyARL, My Assistance and Resources for Life, which provides confidential advice and referral services for a wide range of personal issues, was also mentioned. The nationwide toll-free number is staffed by professional social workers, supports more than 100 languages and is available to all Marriott associates.

"We are very proud to be recognized for our commitment to working mothers," said David A. Rodriguez, executive vice president for global human resources, Marriott International. "Marriott is very aware of the importance of supporting employees as they manage their priorities in life. The company continues to enhance its family-friendly benefits, which helps attract and retain the very best talent for our organization."

Companies were selected based on an extensive application with more than 500 questions. The application included detailed questions about workforce, compensation, child care, flexibility programs, leave policies and more. It also checked the usage, availability and tracking of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them. Seven areas were measured and scored: workforce profile, compensation, child care, flexibility, time off and leaves, family-friendly programs, and company culture. For this year's 100 Best, particular weight was given to family-friendly policies, flexibility, leave policies and benefits for part-timers.

The company's commitment to its workforce has been recognized by a variety of publications and organizations. For a full list, visit: Marriott awards and recognition.

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