Michelin named 'Top Employer for Women' in transportation

GREENVILLE, S.C.—Michelin North America Inc. has garnered recognition as one of the best places to work for women in the transportation industry.

And that, the tire maker said, is no coincidence.

"Creating a great place to work has been a long-standing principle at Michelin," Felicia Sanders, chief human resources officer for Michelin North America Inc., said in a statement. "We recognize and celebrate every employee because they are the heart of this company, and this recognition highlights our commitment to support employees in reaching their full potential."

Michelin was named a Top Employer for Women by Redefining the Road, the official magazine of Women in Trucking. The honor, according to Brian Everett, group publisher and editorial director of Redefining the Road, went to those companies whose corporate cultures foster gender diversity; competitive compensation and benefits; flexible hours and work requirements; professional development opportunities; and career advancement opportunities.

All of those, Michelin said, fit into its everyday mission to support employees. In addition to doing its best to recruit a diverse work force and offer paths for professional development, the tire maker said it offers a comprehensive benefits package.

And to help employees balance work and family, Michelin expanded its parental leave benefit to offer full pay for 12 weeks, fertility care benefits and a Dependent Care FSA program with a company contribution.

"We are proud to again be named a Top Employer for Women by Women in Trucking," Sanders said, "and will continue to support our employees so they can develop in their careers, while also giving everyone a better way forward."

Those named to the list were honored at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 13-16 in Dallas.

Michelin's commitment to diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace has earned recognition from a range of publications. Those honors include being named:

• No. 5 overall on Forbes America's Best Large Employers list;
• No. 1 in the automotive industry on Forbes America's Best Large Employers list;
• A Top 50 Employers by Women Engineer Magazine;
• A Top 50 Employer by STEM Workforce Diversity Magazine;
• A Top Employer by Professional Women's Magazine;
• A Top Employer by Hispanic Network Magazine;
• A Top Veteran-Friendly Company by U.S. Veterans Magazine;
• A Best Employer, Best of the Best 2022 by Daily Ardmoreite.