August 25, 2022 /CSRwire/ - Henkel, the company behind well-known brands such as Loctite® adhesives, Dial®, Schwarzkopf® hair care, all® laundry detergent, and Snuggle® fabric softeners, announced today that it has been named to the Forbes 2022 Best-In-State Employers list for the state of Connecticut, for the second year in a row.

Best-In-State Employers were identified in an independent survey of 70,000 U.S. employees across 25 industry sectors that considered aspects of an employee’s experience including working conditions, salary, potential for growth, and diversity. Of the thousands of companies eligible for this recognition, only a few are awarded in each state.

“We are delighted to be recognized by Forbes for the second consecutive year as a Best-In-State employer,” said Frank Steinert, Global Head of HR Regions and Regional Head of HR, North America. “We greatly appreciate all our exceptionally talented Henkel colleagues, as it is their commitment, collaboration, innovation, and pioneering spirit that drive the success of Henkel in Connecticut, and across North America. We see this award as a positive milestone on our ongoing cultural journey and feel even more motivated in our unwavering commitment to be the employer of choice.”

Henkel employs over 1,000 employees in Connecticut, operating across multiple locations, including its North American and Adhesive General Manufacturing & Maintenance headquarters in Rocky Hill and its North American Consumer Brands headquarters in Stamford. Henkel also has locations in Darien and Trumbull, as part of its Henkel Consumer Brands business. Henkel’s Connecticut locations feature state-of-the-art customer experience centers, R&D labs, and test hair salons. Both Rocky Hill and Stamford also serve as regional centers of excellence for corporate functions and have employees working across a variety of business teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, among others.

For more information about the inclusive working environment at Henkel in Connecticut or anywhere in North America, visit the company’s careers page.

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About Henkel in North America
Henkel’s portfolio of well-known brands in North America includes Dial® soaps, Persil® and all® laundry detergents, Snuggle® fabric softeners, Schwarzkopf® hair care, as well as Loctite®, OSI®, Technomelt® and Bonderite® adhesives. With sales close to 6.6 billion US dollars (6 billion euros) in 2023, North America accounts for 28 percent of the company’s global sales. Henkel employs around 8,000 people across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit http://www.henkel-northamerica.com and on X (Twitter) @Henkel_NA.

About Henkel
With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2023, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.5 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 2.6 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 48,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com.

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