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Discovering, developing and producing world-class pharmaceuticals, medical devices and nutritionals is a competitive arena where new ideas and approaches are critical. We count on the creativity and unique experiences of our employees to foster innovation and build the expertise we need to compete in the marketplace. Every employee’s contribution is essential to our long-term success.

Abbott invests in our people at every stage of their career, including:

A recruiting and retention strategy that promotes and nurtures diversity across our scientific, technical, manufacturing, quality and business functions.

Development programs and advancement opportunities for employees at every career stage and level.

Benefits and resources that help employees manage their personal and professional lives.

Programs and support for Abbott retirees and families.

And, our involvement reaches beyond today’s workforce. Through our child care investment, Abbott supports early childhood learning and development – addressing a critical social need in our community and helping to build a talented workforce for the future.

Abbott's position on human rights

Awards and Recognition at a Glance

Named as one of “America's Most Admired Companies” every year since 1984 by FORTUNE magazine. Abbott ranked No. 2 in our sector for social responsibility performance in 2006.

Ranked No.10 out of 50 on BusinessWeek’s inaugural “Best Places to Launch a Career” for our customized recruiting programs that cater to the interests of Generation Y – some 70 million Americans under the age of 30.

For the fourth year in a row, named among the best 20 biotechnology and pharmaceutical employers in a survey by Science magazine. The Science survey indicated that scientists at Abbott think highly of our company’s dedication to innovation and its vision for the future.

Ranked in the “Top 30 Companies for Minorities” by FORTUNE magazine.

Named to the top 10 on DiversityInc magazine’s annual list of the “Top 50 Companies for Diversity.”

Named for the sixth consecutive year, in 2006, by Working Mother magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers.” Abbott has been listed as one of the top 10 companies for three of the last six years.

Received five-star ratings in all internship program categories (selectivity, compensation and quality of life) by 2006 Princeton Review’s “America’s Top Internships.”

When you work for Abbott, you make a difference in the lives of others. Our employees work in a dynamic environment that inspires innovation, caring, and sustained achievements by individual employees and teams.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities that align with a diverse spectrum of health care products, from pharmaceuticals to medical devices to nutritionals. Our products positively impact the health of millions of patients worldwide. You may even know someone who has used Humira®, Synthroid®, FreeStyle®, Similac®, Ensure®, to name just a few of our products.

We recognize and reward talent through comprehensive learning and development programs and competitive compensation. Our Growth Planning and Performance Excellence processes help you grow in your current role and create a career path that is right for you. We also have a formal Onboarding process that will help you get up-to-speed in your new role quickly and effectively.

We value and encourage diversity with programs that have earned Abbott recognition as a great place to work around the globe.

A few examples include:

Abbott Brazil made the list of "100 Best Companies in Corporate Citizenship" conducted by Gestao and RH Editora.

Abbott Canada was named one of the "50 Best Employers in Canada" by Hewitt Associates, a global human resources firm, for the second year in a row.

Abbott Germany was named "Top Employer in Germany 2007" by the Corporate Research Foundation.

For the third successive year, Abbott Ireland was included in the "Top 50 Best Companies to Work For in Ireland 2007" ranking by the Best Companies to Work for Institute.

Abbott U.S. was recently listed in the "Top 10 of the 50 Best Companies for Diversity" by DiversityInc magazine (2007); "50 Best Places to Launch a Career" by BusinessWeek for the second year in a row, ranking No. 15, the highest-ranking health care company on the list; and "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers" for the seventh consecutive year by Working Mother Magazine.

We respect our employees, patients, customers, and the communities we serve. Not only do we develop products that improve lives and create a diverse work environment that encourages growth, we also help the communities we live in around the world.

Abbott responded quickly to the devastating earthquake in Peru in August 2007, working closely with relief partners Direct Relief International and AmeriCares, to provide critical nutritional and pharmaceutical products to those in affected areas.

Through The Abbott Fund, the company's philanthropic arm, we have invested in pediatric HIV prevention, testing and treatment programs.

Our Green Fleet initiative offers our U.S. sales force hybrid cars and other "greener" alternatives when choosing their company cars, as part of a company-wide goal to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.