S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. of Racine and Mercy Health System of Janesville are the top-rated companies in the 2007 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Along with other forward-looking practices, S.C. Johnson offers a range of flexible work arrangements that enable workers to balance their professional and personal lives. SC Johnson provides generous health benefits, including an on-site medical center and various wellness, fitness and recreation programs; an on-site education program that provides lifelong learning and college credits; and paid sabbaticals to experienced employees. The company also offers comprehensive financial benefits and retirement planning tools.
Last year's leader, Mercy Health System, finished second on the list of American employers this year. Mercy Health System provides a variety of alternative work arrangements, including nursing "float" options (work at different facilities or departments), and seasonal work programs that allow employees to go on leave for lengthy periods while maintaining benefits eligibility.
Another Wisconsin company, Acuity insurance of Sheboygan, ranked 16th on the list of the 50 best American companies for workers over age 50.
"International companies that take a world class approach in their policies toward 50 and over workers understand that the result is more productive employees," said AARP chief executive officer Bill Novelli. "Focusing on the employee's personal needs pays dividends. It is important that more employers - both large and small - recognize what tremendous assets 50-and -over employees represent because of their experience and motivation."
The Best Employers winners will be honored at a dinner in New York on Friday. AARP The Magazine will feature the Best Employers winners in its November- December issue.
Wisconsin companies top AARP list of best employers
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