Aventis Recognized as Top Company by Working Mother Magazine; Named to Prestigious "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" List.Business Editors BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 2002 At a time when work-life balance The expression work-life balance was first used in 1986 in the US (although had been used in the UK from the late 1970s by organisations such as New Ways to Work and the Working Mother's Association) to help explain the unhealthy life choices that many people were making; they were is a deciding factor for many employees, Aventis has been chosen for the first time as one of Working Mother magazine's 100 best companies for working mothers. Appearing in the October 2002 issue of the magazine, the top 100 companies are selected based on stringent criteria measuring the quality of each company's culture, benefits, diversity, work/life policies, and career opportunities for women. "We are proud to be honored by Working Mother on this prestigious list of companies so soon after our creation in December 1999," said Gerald P. Belle, President of Aventis North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . "We used our new beginning as an opportunity to start fresh and create an entirely new company with an entirely new culture. Developing a diverse, family-friendly environment is key to that effort. Working Mother magazine's recognition affirms what we already knew: We're on the right track and need to keep moving forward." Family-friendly Aventis polices that caught the attention of Working Mother magazine include the company's competitive compensation package, flexible work options, four weeks vacation for all associates, generous family and medical leave policy, work/life reimbursement accounts, and numerous training and educational programs to help associates achieve a work/life balance. "It's great to honor companies that are truly committed to the needs and values of working parents," said Working Mother Editor-in-Chief Jill Kirschenbaum. "Every year, we raise the bar, examining companies to determine childcare support, flexible schedules, leave for new parents, corporate/family friendly culture and advancement of women." Aventis is committed to recruiting, motivating and retaining the highest-quality work force in the competitive pharmaceutical sector. In 2001, Aventis posted one of the fastest sales growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. in North America among major pharmaceutical companies. About Aventis Aventis (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AVE) is dedicated to improving life by treating and preventing human disease through the discovery and development of innovative pharmaceutical products. Aventis focuses on prescription drugs prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug, for important therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. , diabetes, and respiratory disorders as well as on human vaccines. In 2001, Aventis generated sales of (Euro) 17.7 billion ($15.9 billion), invested approx. (Euro) 3 billion ($2.7 billion) in research and development and employed approximately 75,000 people in its core business. Aventis corporate headquarters is in Strasbourg, France. The company's prescription drugs business in the U.S. is conducted by Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc., which is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, please visit: www.aventis.com About Working Mother Working Mother magazine, founded in 1979, reaches more than 3 million readers and is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers. Its 17-year signature "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" serves as a benchmark for work/life practices in corporate America. The magazine is part of Working Mother Media (WMM WMM Windows Movie Maker (Microsoft) WMM Women Make Movies (New York, NY non profit feminist film productions) WMM Wireless Multimedia WMM World Magnetic Model WMM WiFi Multi Media ), which also owns the National Association for Female Executives  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . (NAFE NAFE National Association for Female Executives NAFE National Association of Forensic Economics NAFE National Academy of Forensic Engineers NAFE Non-Advanced Further Education (UK) ), Executive Female, and the annual 100 Best Companies Work/Life Conference. In 2002, WMM launched a new initiative, Best Companies for Women of Color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color . Statements in this news release other than historical information are forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially depending on factors such as the availability of resources, the timing and effects of regulatory actions, the strength of competition, the outcome of litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. , and the effectiveness of patent protection. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties is set forth in the current Annual Report on Form 20-F of Aventis on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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