S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

Steadfast commitment to the environment and spirit of innovation make S. C. Johnson & Son an outstanding achiever in employee and community relations (Tortorici, 2006, p. 1). This family-owned and huge manufacturer of consumer goods earned its worldwide success through focusing what is best for the employees, the environment and the next generation. As a corporate leader, it finds its way to international recognitions and accomplishments, by prioritizing the value of employees and community. Achievements earned in 2007 – worldwide sales grew to a record $61. 1 billion, an increase of 14. 6%, with operational sales up 11. 5%. Net earnings as adjusted of $12. 1 billion grew by 8. 6%. diluted earning per share were $3. 63 (Weldon, 2008, p. 3). In the year of 2006, a recent award was received from Ron Brown for corporate leadership and 2001 formulated the environmental classification system Greenlist. SC Johnson is fully committed to taking measures to safeguard the planet’s resources by utilizing environment-friendly materials. Johnson & Johnson is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostic markets. The more than 200 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employ approximately 115,000 men and women in 57 countries and sell products throughout the world (Tortorici, 2006, p. 1). S. C. Johnson will definitely be my company preference since this organization provides opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Its commitment to excellent employee practices such as its openness to diversity, training programs, cross-functional assignments and flexibility of work schedules makes it an outstanding workplace. According to Fortune Magazine, S. C Johnson is one of the 100 best companies to work for the year 2008. References Taylor, J. (2007, July 2). SC Johnson Web Site Features Company's Commitment to Doing What's Right. CSRwire. Retrieved April 20, 2008 from http://www.csrwire.com/News/9071.html Tortorici, F. (2006, January 11). Bayer Corporation, Johnson & Johnson and S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Honored By Presidential Award. Conference Board. Retrieved April 20, 2008 from http://www.conference-board.org/utilities/pressDetail.cfm?press_ID=2793 Weldon, W. (2008, March 12). 2007 annual report. Johnson and Johnson. Retrieved April 20, 2008 from http://www.jnj.com/investor/documents/reports/2007AR.pdf