DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark has
been named to Working Mother's annual list of the 100 Best
Companies for 2019 for its work to create opportunities for female
career advancement, paid parental leave, benefits and flextime. The
company also earned a spot on the 2017 and 2018 lists.
"We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where working
mothers can grow their careers and make meaningful contributions to
the business, their families, and the communities where we live and
work," said Erin Mitchell Richeson
Kimberly-Clark's Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion.
"Our brands, like Huggies, Kleenex and Cottonelle, are at the
center of family life, so working parents are more than our
employees, they are consumers who bring vital insights to their
work every day."
The 100 Best Companies application includes more than 400
questions on leave policies, workforce representation, benefits,
childcare, advancement programs, flexibility policies and more. It
surveys the availability and usage of these programs, as well as
the accountability of the many managers who oversee them.
"Parents are speaking out more than ever before about what they
need in order to succeed at work and at home, and employers are
paying attention," says Meredith Bodgas, editor-in-chief of Working
Mother. "By implementing family-friendly policies such as flexible
schedules, paid parental leave, post-leave phase-back periods and
mentoring programs, our 100 Best Companies are taking the needs of
their employees into consideration in order to create a supportive,
inclusive and productive environment."
Working Mother also recognized Kimberly-Clark's Working Mother
of the Year Jenny Misek. Described as adaptive and committed, Jenny
believes that working full time while raising two autistic children
has helped her find balance and focus. By approaching life and work
with a defined plan, she has been able to live in the moment and
meet her family and teams' needs.
"My advice for working parents is to ask for help, accept help
and surround yourself with a great team," said Misek. "I have
become a mother of two special needs children while advancing my
career from an entry level biologist to a research technical
leader, even relocating from Wisconsin to Georgia. The teams and leaders at
Kimberly-Clark have been incredible champions and partners of my
success at work and home."
To learn more about careers at Kimberly-Clark, visit
welcomeoriginalthinkers.com.
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About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and
its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in
more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an
understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products
that help individuals experience more of what's important to them.
Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share
position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support
a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our
business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest
news and to learn more about the company's 147-year history of
innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on
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