SC Johnson Named a 2012 Best Company for Working Mothers for the 24th Time

(3BL Media) Racine, WI - September 18, 2012-  Today SC Johnson was recognized for the 24th time as one of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” by Working Mothermagazine. The publication today released its 27th annual list of family-friendly U.S. companies.

“We are honored to be recognized again by Working Mother magazine on this important list, because it speaks volumes to what we aspire to as a company and what we believe in,” said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. “This recognition emphasizes and reinforces the importance we place on people and workplace excellence and we’re thrilled to be recognized among these other great companies.”

In today’s fast-paced world where six in 10 women work outside the home and American households face increasing economic pressures, it becomes more difficult to manage the responsibilities of parenting and work*. SC Johnson programs like the Childcare Learning Center, parental leave and flexible work arrangements provide a welcome and necessary resource for families looking to balance personal and professional responsibilities.

Carol Evans, president of Working Mother Media, says, “This year’s 100 Best Companies are leading the way for the rest of the nation. They have created not only essential benefits, like flexible work options and telecommuting, but have also shown their commitment in new ways like elder care referral and legal assistance to help busy parents manage their personal lives as well as their careers.”

Working Mother rewarded companies for their wide array of progressive workplace programs, including child care, flexibility, advancement and paid family leave. This is the 27th year Working Mother has recognized organizations for their initiatives. The 100 Best Companies will be celebrated at this year’s Working Mother 100 Best Companies WorkLife Congress October 8-10, 2012, in New York City. The companies, as well as national comparisons, will also be profiled in the October/November issue of Working Mother and at workingmother.com/bestcompanies.

Working Mother is a division of Bonnier Corporation

About Working Mother Media

Working Mother Media, a division of Bonnier Corporation (bonnier.com), publishesWorking Mother magazine and its companion website, workingmother.com, and the Working Mother Research Institute. The National Association for Female Executives (nafe.com ), Diversity Best Practices (diversitybestpractices.com) are also units within WMM. Working Mother Media’s mission is to serve as a champion of culture change.Working Mother magazine reaches more than 2 million readers and is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers; Workingmother.com gives working mothers @home and @work advice, solutions, and ideas. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the magazine’s signature research initiative, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, and the 10th year of the Best Companies for Multicultural Women. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest.

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR. MUSCLE®, and RIDSECT®. The 126-year old company, that generates $9 billion in sales, employs nearly 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

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