Zoetis Named a “100 Best Company” and a “Best Company for Dads” by Seramount
September 20 2022 - 1:24PM
Business Wire
- Seramount (formerly Working Mother Media) recognized Zoetis for
forward-thinking programs and benefits related to parental leave,
family support, wellness offerings and job flexibility
- A.J. Edge and Daniel Edge, DVM, Named Zoetis’ Working Parents
of the Year
For the ninth year in a row, Zoetis has been named one of
Seramount’s 100 Best Companies (previously known as the Working
Mother 100 Best Companies list).
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Zoetis' 2022 Working Parents of the Year
are A.J. Edge (top center) and Daniel Edge (bottom center). They
are pictured here with their sons, Peyton, 12 (left) and Jackson,
17 (right). Source: Zoetis
The company was also named to Seramount’s Best Companies for
Dads list for the second year. Both awards reflect Zoetis’
commitment to providing colleagues with a range of family-friendly
benefits and flexible work arrangements.
“At Zoetis, we believe it is essential to offer inclusive
benefits for colleagues and their loved ones as we create a culture
and workplace where our colleagues can thrive. Paid gender-neutral
parental leave, phase-back programs, childcare access, bereavement
leave after miscarriage, reimbursement for fertility expenses, and
mental health benefits are just a few of the programs recognized by
Seramount,” said Roxanne Lagano, Executive Vice President, Chief
Human Resources Officer and Global Operations. “We also understand
how important flexibility is when it comes to leading a balanced
and productive life, and we are committed to making flexibility a
lasting part of our culture. We are honored to once again be named
one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies and a Best Company for
Working Dads.”
A.J. Edge and Daniel Edge Named Zoetis’ Working Parents of
the Year As part of the 100 Best Companies recognition, Zoetis
named A.J. Edge and Daniel Edge, DVM, its 2022 Working Parents of
the Year. Together for 20 years and married for 13, A.J., Marketing
Manager, and Daniel, Director of U.S. Petcare Medical Affairs, are
fathers to two adopted sons, Jackson, 17, and Peyton, 12.
Advocacy and Allyship As active members of the company’s
Proud and Welcome (PAW) Colleague Resource Group for LGBTQ+
colleagues and allies, A.J. and Daniel are strong advocates for
diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as in the
veterinary profession. As part of his membership in PrideVMC, an
association for veterinary professionals who are part of the LGBTQ+
community, Daniel played an active role in promoting the
organization’s Gender Identity Bill of Rights (GIBOR), a document
that states the rights of transgender, non-binary, and gender
non-conforming persons, and provides guidance on how workplaces can
support their employees by identifying and eliminating
discriminatory practices. In partnership with members of PAW and
the Zoetis Human Resources team, Daniel helped raise the GIBOR
document to the company’s executive team for their visibility,
resulting in the company signing the bill. “Zoetis has consistently
expanded health and wellness benefits over the past few years to be
more inclusive for all persons, including support for those across
the full LGBTQ+ community spectrum. Becoming a signatory was
further affirmation that Zoetis values diversity in all current and
future colleagues,” said Daniel.
The couple also makes it a priority to teach their children what
allyship looks like, and the inherent good that comes from
supporting others and advocating for change. “As a family, we’ve
volunteered in our community, attended rallies and other advocacy
meetings and even sent our oldest son on a volunteer mission in
Guatemala as a means of exposing them to other people, communities
and areas of the world. Our belief is that regardless of what you
look like, where you came from, and even who you love, everyone
deserves our love and support,” said A.J.
Advice for Other Working Parents When asked what advice
they would give other parents, A.J. noted that giving up on
perfection can really help. “As a working parent, you have to step
back and realize that it’s not always going to be perfect, and that
is ok. But you can still accomplish everything that you want to --
and feel good about that at the end of the day.” Daniel added, “As
a parent, you are also a teacher to your child, whether you embrace
that or not. The learnings I want my children to take away from me
are gratitude for the experiences that we have in life, and
appreciation for others.”
Watch A.J. and Daniel’s story here.
Learn More Read more about Seramount’s 100 Best Companies
and Best Companies for Dads. For more information about Zoetis,
including career opportunities and our award-winning culture, visit
https://careers.zoetis.com/.
About Zoetis As the world’s leading animal health
company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our
world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After 70 years
innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal
illness, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for
animals worldwide – from livestock farmers to veterinarians and pet
owners. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines,
vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over
100 countries. A Fortune 500 company, Zoetis generated revenue of
$7.8 billion in 2021 with approximately 12,100 employees. For more
information, visit www.zoetis.com.
About Seramount Seramount, part of EAB, is a strategic
professional services and research firm dedicated to advancing
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. For over
four decades we have partnered with 450 of the most iconic
companies in the world. This has allowed us to build a deep,
data-driven understanding of the employee experience, which lays
the groundwork for everything we do. Seramount provides best
practice research, leadership skill-building, expert advisory and
custom research, and implementation tools to DEI leaders within the
organizations it serves. We meet each partner’s needs no matter
where they are on their journey and guide them along an
ever-changing talent landscape. Learn more at seramount.com.
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