Arysta LifeScience Recognized for Family-Friendly Workplace
Cary, NC (Sept. 30, 2008) ― Arysta LifeScience, with North
American headquarters in Cary, N.C., has been named to Carolina
Parenting Inc.’s 10th annual list of North Carolina Family-Friendly 40
Companies. The recognition is awarded to companies that help working
parents by offering family-friendly programs, policies and
opportunities. Arysta LifeScience was the only agricultural company
selected for the honor this year.
Companies of all sizes are eligible for the award, which rates
organizations on their readiness to listen and respond to parents’
needs as they strive to balance work and family. Some of the
family-friendly benefits at Arysta LifeScience that won praise from
Carolina Parenting included:
“Our culture is not defined by just the benefits we offer, but our
entire attitude and environment,” said Amy Hoover, Human Resources
Manager, Arysta LifeScience North America. “We’re very flexible with
our employees allowing them to set their own work schedules. Rather
than dictating their work hours or limiting their sick leave, we treat
them like the professionals they are and focus on productivity rather
than hours worked.”
Employees echoed this sentiment.
“Being a mother of three children who are involved in various
activities, I would often find that my days did not adhere to the
standard 9-to-5 schedule,” said Heather Niemiller, administrative
professional. “Whenever necessary, Arysta worked with me so that I
could balance work and family smoothly. Arysta has also sponsored
family-friendly activities outside of the office for everyone to get
together and have fun. My children love this! They have enjoyed the
picnics, ball games and bowling parties we have attended and often ask
when we are going to do it again. Overall, Arysta’s culture makes it
possible for the mothers and fathers who work here to balance their
career and home schedules with confidence knowing that Arysta places
the same high value on family life as they do.”
Carolina Parenting’s N.C. Family-Friendly 40 Companies of 2008 were
selected in partnership with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
About Arysta LifeScience Corporation
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Arysta LifeScience is the world’s
largest privately held crop protection and lifescience company with
2007 revenues of JPY136 billion (US$1.2 billion). An entrepreneurial
provider of crop protection and life science products in more than 125
countries worldwide, Arysta LifeScience specializes in marketing and
distribution of respected crop protection brands and life science
products in harmony with the needs of global partners. More information
on the company is available at: www.arystalifescience.com.
For more information, please contact:
Contact:
Linda Frerichs
Global Communications Head
Arysta LifeScience North America LLC
Tel: +1-919-678-4948
Email: linda.frerichs@arystalifescience.com