Monsanto a Top Employer

Science magazine has recognized Monsanto as one of the world’s top employers. Their 2014 ranking has Monsanto sixth in the magazine’s top employer survey. The survey spotlights the 20 best companies in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, and related industries as well as the characteristics that make them great places to work. Monsanto chief technology officer Robb Fraley said “It’s personally meaningful to see the organization and our people be recognized by Science as a great employer.” An independent research firm conducted the survey, which polled employees around the world.

Respondents from North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific Rim rated companies based on 23 characteristics including financial strength, easy adaptation to change, and a research-driven environment. In Monsanto’s rise to number 6 in 2014 from number 14 in 2013, respondents highlighted Monsanto’s innovative leadership in the industry, its loyal employees and agility in making necessary changes as characteristics for making the list. Monsanto is the only Missouri-based company to make the global list.

Source:  NAFB News