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GlaxoSmithKline named a 2009 100 Best Company By Working Mother Magazine

Issued:  September 22, 2009                                                      Philadelphia, PA

For the 18^th consecutive year, GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) has been named one of the “100 Best Companies” by Working Mother Magazine, the company announced today. GSK continues its commitment to creating programs that support families, with offering flextime, telecommuting, job-sharing and wellness programs.

“The Working Mother 100 Best Companies stand head and shoulders above the rest,” said Carol Evans, CEO, Working Mother Media. “GSK and our other winners provide leadership where and when we need it most, furnishing a framework of support for working families.” Profiles of GSK and the 100 Best Companies, as well as national comparisons, are in the October issue of Working Mother and at workingmother.com.

“Moms are increasingly becoming the sole breadwinners in many households as men lose their jobs at a higher rate than women,” said Suzanne Riss, Editor in Chief, Working Mother magazine. “Now more than ever, our readers and all working mothers need the support of their employers. By offering benefits like paid maternity leave, the ability to work from home and wellness programs, as well as programs that enhance financial well-being, GSK is helping to reduce stress in the busy lives of working moms. GSK epitomizes family-friendly support at its best.”

GlaxoSmithKline’s application focused on the mission of creating a culture of balance, and encouraging employees to take advantage of the programs that support work/life balance. Energy and resilience workshops allow employees to explore the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of energy.

“GSK is proud to be included in the Working Mother “100 Best Companies” list again this year,” said Ann Kuhnen, Vice President, Employee Health & Performance. “GSK is committed to offering programs that help our employees find that balance between work and life and we are pleased that the success of our efforts is once again recognized by Working Mother.”

Now in its 24^th year, the Working Mother 100 Best Companies program draws attention to the significant contributions working mothers make to industries and the companies that recognize the importance of tapping this essential labor pool. “We have faith that someday the programs found at the 100 Best Companies will become business norms offered by all companies,” said Evans. “When the economy recovers, lagging companies will lose out on a powerful group of dedicated employees—working moms.”

Methodology:

Companies were selected for the 2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies based on an extensive application with more than 500 questions on workforce, compensation, child care, flexibility programs, leave policies and more.  It also surveys 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, benefits, women’s issues and advancement, child care, flexible work, parental leave and company culture.  For this year’s 100 Best, particular weight was given to benefits, flexibility and parental leave. 

About Working Mother Media

Celebrating 30 years, Working Mother magazine reaches 2 million readers and is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers while workingmother.com brings to the Web a broad range of insight and solutions served to working mothers every day. Working Mother’s 24-year signature research initiative, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, is the most important benchmark for work-life practices in corporate America. With offices in New York and Washington, D.C., Working Mother Media, a division of Bonnier Corp., includes the National Association for Female Executives, Diversity Best Practices, the WorkLife Congress and the Multicultural Women’s Conference and Town Halls. Working Mother Media’s mission is to champion cultural change.

About GSK

GlaxoSmithKline – one of the world’s leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. For more information please visit: us.gsk.com

 

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