ORRVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The J. M. Smucker
Company (NYSE: SJM) announced enhancements to its Total Rewards
program today, including strengthening its leave and
company-provided vacation benefits, to further support its more
than 7,000 employees.
"We are committed to the well-being of our employees and believe
promoting work-life integration is a critical aspect of that
commitment," said Jill Penrose,
Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate
Communications, The J. M. Smucker Company. "These enhancements to
the competitive benefits already offered will help our employees
continue to thrive personally and professionally."
Highlights of the enhancements include:
- Ensuring new parents can take up to 12 fully-paid weeks away
from work following birth, adoption or foster placement. This time
is in addition to the Short-Term Disability benefits that already
provide birth mothers, with up to 12 weeks – all fully paid.
- Expanding Company-provided vacation from two to three weeks for
employees with less than five years of tenure.
- Introducing pet bereavement leave for the loss of a pet.
The Smucker Total Rewards program is designed to support the
physical, financial and emotional well-being of the Company's
employees. It is thoughtfully structured to support employees at
all stages of their lives. These additions to the program will be
available to all employees starting January
1, 2020.
"These enhancements, which complement our existing support of
flexible scheduling and remote work options, provide employees the
opportunity to take the time they need to fully experience life's
important milestones and moments," added Penrose. "In addition to
being the right thing to do for our people, we also believe these
updates will be beneficial for our business as they will allow
employees to better focus on their professional responsibilities
and continued development when they return to work."
For more details on the Company's Total Rewards program and its
commitment to employees, visit www.jmsmucker.com.
About The J. M. Smucker Company
Inspired by more than
120 years of business success and five generations of family
leadership, The J. M. Smucker Company makes food that people and
pets love. The Company's portfolio of 40+ brands, which are found
in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants, includes
iconic products consumers have always loved such as Folgers®,
Jif® and Milk-Bone® plus new favorites like Café
Bustelo®, Smucker's® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray™
Nutrish®. Over the past two decades, the Company has grown
rapidly by thoughtfully acquiring leading and emerging brands,
while ensuring the business has a positive impact on its 7,000+
employees, the communities it is a part of and the planet. For more
information about The J. M. Smucker Company, visit
jmsmucker.com.
The J. M. Smucker Company is the owner of all
trademarks referenced herein, except for the following, which
is used under license: Rachael
Ray is a registered trademark of Ray Marks Co.
LLC.
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