"A key component of the Monsanto Pledge is to create a great place to work
for our employees. With benefits such as flexibility programs, health care
benefits for part-time employees and adoption assistance, Monsanto ensures
that our employees have the support to manage the demands of life and work,"
said
Working Mother selected Monsanto based on an application of more than 500 questions, which included details on its workforce, compensation, child care, flex-time programs and leave policies.
Monsanto offers working parents several benefits, including: on-site child care, child care reimbursement, flexible work arrangements and guaranteed time off following childbirth or an adoption. The company also has a "Working Parents" group that aims to help to improve company policies and benefits and create networking opportunities for parents.
"Monsanto focuses on the benefits and issues to make life easier for
working parents," said
A complete list of the 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Companies can be found at http://www.workingmother.com.
About Monsanto Company
Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: http://www.monsanto.com/.
SOURCE Monsanto Company