New York, NY (September 23, 2008)—Working Mother magazine today named sanofi-aventis U.S. one of the 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. From backup child care to parental leave, sanofi-aventis U.S. is expanding the concept of family-friendly benefits to ensure coverage for adoptive parents, fathers and grandparents as well as working mothers.
“The economy is not going to alter the commitment of sanofi-aventis U.S. to working mothers, because they've made family-friendly policies a part of their corporate DNA,” said Carol Evans, CEO, Working Mother Media. “Supporting families is a vital part of their culture and not just an added benefit.”
Added Suzanne Riss, Editor in Chief, Working Mother magazine, “Sanofi-aventis U.S. knows that their investment pays for itself through employee loyalty and they realize that productivity depends as much on satisfied staffers as on smart processes. By helping employees manage their work/life demands, sanofi-aventis is creating a highly motivated workforce.”
“We are proud to be recognized for the second year in a row for our ongoing commitment to supporting families and helping our employees achieve a better work/life balance,” said Judy O'Hagan, Vice President, Human Resources, for sanofi-aventis U.S. “Our employees are our greatest asset, and this recognition by Working Mother magazine is a wonderful testament to the value we place on our employees and their families.”
Methodology:
Sanofi-aventis U.S. 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 www.workingmother.comA com.
About Working Mother Media
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 sanofi-aventis
Sanofi-aventis U.S. is an affiliate of sanofi-aventis, a leading global pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions to improve the lives of everyone. Sanofi-aventis is listed in Paris (EURONEXT : SAN) and in New York (NYSE : SNY).
Contact: Marc Greene
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