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We are a global team focused on working together in a spirit of cooperation and trust to improve the health, hygiene and well-being of people every day, everywhere.
We strive to create a fair, respectful and engaging work environment that inspires our diverse global team to thrive professionally and to contribute to the communities where we operate.
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K-C'S GLOBAL MISSION |
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In 2003, K-C's leadership team developed the Global Business Plan, which is positioning Kimberly-Clark as a premier global health and hygiene company. Under this plan, K-C is a company that is…
- Premier: Our goal is to be a leading competitor with a No. 1 or No. 2 market share in key markets and an indispensable partner to customers. We strive to achieve sustainable sales and operating profit and meet earnings targets.
- Global: Having a global perspective and mindset. Leveraging our scale and being nimble and fast. Driving growth of our global capabilities, portfolio management and organizational effectiveness to help us better meet the needs of our customers, shoppers, choosers and users.
- Health and hygiene: Creating innovative total solutions and moving into new market spaces supports our mission to enhance the health, hygiene and well-being of people every day, everywhere.
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TRAINING |
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You can expect K-C to help you develop and reach your full career potential through our Career Development Program, designed to help you identify challenges and opportunities during your personal career growth. On-the-job training is supplemented with a variety of structured training to enhance your job skills and personal development. Throughout your career, individual training needs are evaluated by each employee and his/her supervisor as part of the career development planning process.
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CAREER ADVANCEMENT |
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Opportunities for professional advancement at K-C are broad and diverse, and are based on performance, opportunity and potential, and development needs, with increased responsibility offered to those who demonstrate the required skills and performance.
In all instances, K-C emphasizes flexibility and autonomy in charting your own personal career path and will work with you to help accommodate the achievement of your goals.
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COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND WORK/LIFE BALANCE PROGRAMS |
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Competitive Pay
With our Performance Management process, employee pay is linked to performance against clearly established goals. This differentiated approach better positions K-C to attract and retain talented employees by rewarding people for good performance and holding people accountable for performance that does not meet expectations.
Vacation, Benefits, Flexible Work Arrangements
K-C offers a number of benefits, including health and medical insurance, life insurance and support for long-term illness. Many of our operations also support Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), which provide counseling services to employees and their families in difficult times. In 2005, K-C began offering domestic partner health care benefits in North America.
As part of our strategy to attract and retain talent, K-C offers, when feasible, flexible work arrangements, such as job sharing and flex-time to help employees balance professional and personal obligations.
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FORMAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES |
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K-C offers support in many forms, including subsidizing formal education activities. Our KimEd Program is designed to assist employees with the expenses associated with furthering their education, and contributes to tuition, fees, and books for degree programs at accredited schools. Employees work together with their supervisors on scheduling and other issues needed to balance work and school requirements. Certain costs to maintain professional certifications also are shared by the company.
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LIVING IN NEENAH, WIS. / ROSWELL, GA. |
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Neenah, Wis.
Our North American Consumer Brand teams are located in Neenah, Wis. Rated by MONEY magazine as one of the "100 Best Places to Live," in 2006, Neenah and the Fox Valley offer urban style in communities that haven't lost their small town warmth, safety or affordability. Excellent sporting facilities, great shopping, arts and nightlife are all here along the Fox River and Lake Winnebago. Its close proximity to some of the most stunning lakes in the Midwest makes it ideal for activities such as boating, swimming, fishing and water skiing in the summer, and snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing and skiing in the winter.
The Fox Cities area is known for superior education. Its school districts consistently post ACT and SAT scores that are among the highest in the nation. The Neenah school district received a 5-Star (Gold) rating by Expansion Management magazine's 2003 ranking of metro wide public school systems, scoring 98 out of a possible 100 percent. Through professional advisory committees, schools partner with parents and businesses to translate our strong sense of community and pride in our professions to an outstanding educational experience for students of all backgrounds.
K-C has several active employee network groups. One of the most popular networks in the Neenah area is the New Employee Opportunity Network (NEON). While all of our networks are open to all employees, the NEON group has proven to be a great way for new employees to develop their leadership skills, but also to expand both their personal and professional networks by meeting many new employees from different areas of the company. NEON's activities, along with the K-C Activities Association, and community resources, like the PULSE young professionals network, provide ample opportunities for people new to the Fox Valley to get involved and find life outside of work as they make the area their new home.
Roswell, Ga.
Our Professional and Health Care global headquarters and Nonwovens teams are located in Roswell Ga., conveniently located 20 miles north of Atlanta. With all of the conveniences and amenities of a large city, Roswell is a premier residential area, which offers shopping, and an active community to embrace new arrivals. In addition, proximity to Atlanta provides access to all of the entertainment activities you would expect in a major metropolitan area, including professional sports, amusement parks, fine dining, nightlife, cultural venues, and one of the world’s largest aquarium facilities.
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INTERVIEW/RECRUITING PROCESS |
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The journey of finding the right company to fit your needs differs slightly for each individual. At K-C we provide a process of bringing people onboard so you can learn about the people, our culture and how you can make a contribution to our team.
If there is an opportunity that matches your experience and background with K-C's needs you'll be invited for a full day of onsite interviews. K-C will arrange your travel, if required, and you'll receive a packet of information about the company for your review.
If the match is a good one, you'll receive a verbal offer and one in writing. Immediately upon acceptance of the offer, a mentor is assigned to help you become acclimated to your new workplace and the community that you'll be living in. Your mentor can help in a house hunting or apartment finding mission. Depending on the team that you'll be on, all the essentials of start date, documentation and forms will be sent to you.
K-C offers a relocation program that helps you start your job and get settled into a new home as quickly and smoothly as possible.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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What K-C's is the culture like?
We know how to be casual, yet professional; comfortable, yet respectful. Everyone at K-C is on a first name basis, and we emphasize contribution and ideas, not titles or status.
Does management prioritize the career development of individuals?
Absolutely. We cannot possibly have a strong team without strong players. Encouraging, nurturing and cultivating the growth and development of individuals are priorities for all senior managers at K-C.
Does K-C offer any mentoring programs?
Yes. In fact, K-C offers a variety of resources to assist you. Peer resources will help you become acclimated to your new workplace and community; a mentor will provide you with insight on the organization and how you can make the most of your professional growth; and employee diversity networks offers opportunities to gain exposure to different cultures and establish relationships with colleagues from different backgrounds.
Will there be many travel/relocation opportunities during my career?
As a global corporation with locations throughout North America and around the world, travel and relocation is inevitable. Naturally, the amount depends largely on each individual's job requirements and career objectives. We simply want to put the best people in the best places to do the best job.
How can I move to a new group within my function?
Maintain a dialogue with your team leader/manager, keeping him or her aware of your interests. You also may consult the internal opportunities listings that are available to all employees.
If I am interested in career development outside of my function what is the process?
Work with your team leader/manager, keeping them aware of your interests. Also, utilize informational interviewing with functional recruiters as well as the internal opportunities listings.
How will my performance be measured?
Performance is measured via a structured program that encompasses results against written objectives and our Global Leadership Qualities. These qualities are visionary, inspirational, innovative, decisive, collaborative and building talent. Our performance management program directly links rewards to demonstrated results and behaviors.
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