Published 09-23-08
Submitted by Abbott
ABBOTT PARK, ILL. - September 23, 2008 -
News Facts
Stephen Fussell, Senior Vice President,
Human Resources, Abbott
"Once again, Abbott has shown it is a leader in offering innovative programs that help working families, including comprehensive benefits, flexible work options, health and wellness initiatives, and phased retirement. We are excited to honor them as one of our 'Top 10' companies."
Carol Evans, CEO, Working Mother Media
Abbott Widely Recognized as a Premier Global Employer
In addition to being included on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list for the past eight years, Abbott has been named one of the "50 Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek for three straight years and was included in the 2008 edition of the Princeton Review's Best Entry-Level Jobs. The company has been included on DiversityInc magazine's list of the top companies for diversity for many years, and has been recognized by Science magazine as a top employer for scientists. Abbott also has been honored as one of the best places to work in many countries around the world, including Belgium, Canada, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy and the United Kingdom. Additionally, FORTUNE has named Abbott as one of "America's Most Admired Companies" every year since the list's inception in 1983.
About Working Mother and the 100 Best Companies List
Abbott was selected for the 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Companies 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. A complete list of the 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Companies can be found at http://www.workingmother.com/.
Founded in 1979, Working Mother magazine reaches 2 million readers and is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers. Its 22-year signature initiative, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, is the most important benchmark for work/life practices in corporate America. Working Mother is published by Working Mother Media, which was founded in 2001. Working Mother Media includes the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), Diversity Best Practices, the WorkLife Congress, the Multicultural Women's Conference and Town Halls. Working Mother Media's mission is to champion culture change. For more information, please visit www.workingmother.com.
About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs more than 68,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.
Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's Web site at http://www.abbott.com.
About Abbott and the Abbott Fund
The Abbott Fund is a philanthropic foundation established by Abbott in 1951. The Abbott Fund's mission is to create healthier global communities by investing in creative ideas that promote science, expand access to health care and strengthen communities worldwide. For more information, visit www.abbottfund.org.
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries. Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at www.abbott.com.
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