In 2012, Monsanto was recognized by DiversityInc as one of the publication’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity for the fifth straight year.
Ranked No. 44, Monsanto was the only St. Louis-based company on the list, and was chosen out of more than 580 companies that applied for the recognition.
The company was chosen based on its commitment to building a diverse workforce, and employee support and empowerment.
The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity survey features a detailed, empirically driven ranking, based on diversity benchmarking data results in four key areas of diversity management: CEO Commitment to Diversity Management; Workforce Diversity & Human Capital; Corporate/Organizational Communications; Supplier Diversity.
Monsanto received exceptionally high marks by the publication for its commitment to diversity management and building an increasingly diverse and inclusive workplace.
One way the company showcases its commitment to diversity is through its nine diversity network groups. These groups are designed to facilitate dialogue and build leadership opportunities for employees.
The list includes networks for African American; Asian; Hispanic; Women; Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, Bisexual; Families; Veterans; Young Professional; and Disabled, to encourage an exchange of ideas and opinions from employees to senior management.
The company also partners with 1890s universities to provide internship opportunities to students interested in pursuing professions in agriculture.
Monsanto also was also ranked No. 9 in the Top 10 Companies for Recruitment and Retention by DiversityInc.
The company has a deep-rooted and consistent commitment to philanthropy, especially in the St. Louis area, and has initiated a host of programs aimed at external audiences, such as supplier diversity, scholarships, university partnerships, and other key relationships with organizations.
These include donations to St. Louis University, UNCF, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Insight St. Louis, and Missouri Business Leadership Network.
Monsanto has more than 20,000 employees globally, with more than 4,000 employees located in St. Louis alone.
You can learn more about Monsanto’s recognition at http://diversityinc.com/2012-diversityinc-top-50/monsanto/ , and more about working at Monsanto at www.monsanto.com/careers.
