Kellogg Company’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognized by several organizations this year, with Working Mother again naming Kellogg one of its “100 Best Companies” for a fifth time.
In developing its list of the best, Working Mother evaluated Kellogg and other companies in the areas of paid time off and leaves; workplace profile; benefits; women’s issues and advancement; flexible work; company culture; and work life programs.
Among the many Kellogg professionals balancing home and work is Wendy Davidson, President, U.S. Specialty Channels. As a mother, wife and executive, Wendy shares more about herself and her family inthis month’s issue of Working Mother magazine.
“Given my calendar and travel, finding time with my family is key,” Wendy says. “I often join global conference calls from home before the rest of the house wakes. This allows me to then have time with my husband and my two children before I head to the office.”
Wendy is not alone in leveraging the flexible work options available to Kellogg employees. These include Flex-time and Commuting and Kellogg recently expanded the benefit to now include Commuter and Location Free.
And though the honors come from Working Mother, it’s important to note that Kellogg’s benefits are supportive of men and women.
“With the number of dual-income families on the rise, having the time and flexibility to meet responsibilities at work and home is critical to success,” says Mark King, Global Head, Diversity & Inclusion.
“We are proud to be among Working Mother’s best companies and we also recognize there are opportunities to improve. Benefits such as parental leave and health and wellness programs complemented by our programs to develop, retain and advance talent are what give us a competitive advantage.”
To see the full Working Mother “100 Best Companies” list, please visit www.workingmother.com.
Mom’s (Wendy Davidson’s) best tips:
- Set up an email account that you can use to send quick, encouraging notes while busy or travelling, or purchase a text-only phone if they’re mature and responsible.
- Schedule “date nights” with your children, just one-on-one, asking them to plan the activities.
- Eat breakfast together to connect and start the day off right.
