The Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806. Colgate-Palmolive markets its products in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Colgate-Palmolive is a $15 billion global company serving 6 billion people around the world. Colgate-Palmolive is home to such brands as Murphy® Oil Soap, Colgate®, Palmolive®, Softsoap®, Mennen®, and Ajax®
At Colgate, people are our greatest resource. The efforts of talented and skilled people around the globe have made, and continue to make, our success possible. As a result, we are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people by becoming the Best Place to Work.
We strive to become the Best Place to Work by:
Recruiting and retaining people of all backgrounds in our work force
Providing training, education, and growth opportunities that enhance development and career advancement
Creating a motivating and rewarding work environment
Promoting on-going communication that keeps people connected
Paying for performance and recognising outstanding efforts
Supporting activities and accomplishments that reflect our corporate values of Caring, Global Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
Encouraging a healthy balance between work and personal responsibilities
Our commitment globally is so strong that many of our largest subsidiaries have "employer of choice" awards in their communities. Our Chairman Reuben Mark has even created a “Making Colgate the Best Place to Work” program!
As we strive to become the Best Place to Work, it’s important to realise that we are members of the same team, working together toward a common goal. To foster an environment of trust and community, we have established a Managing with Respect initiative. All Colgate people are responsible for practicing the five principles of Managing with Respect:
Communicating Effectively
Giving and Seeking Feedback
Valuing Unique Contributions
Promoting Teamwork
Setting the Example
Colgate-Palmolive is the opportunity for those seeking constant challenge, early opportunity, global experience, and work/life balance.
We help Colgate People develop competencies–the knowledge, skills and behaviours critical for job performance–in areas including leadership, management, and functional/IT expertise.
