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Life at home has always been at the heart of our business, and it’s why we are proud to be the world’s leading kitchen and laundry appliance company.
We know that regardless of where you live, shelter and security are essential as a first step in the journey toward a better life. That’s why we innovate for homes and people with real needs, reaching almost every country in the world through our unrivaled brands.
We support and empower the communities and neighborhoods where we work, and our commitment to long-term environmental sustainability practices remains true to the promise we made over 50 years ago to reduce our impact on the environment.
Our global teams of exceptionally talented people reflect our diverse consumer base. Through Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork, we are able to unleash individual and collective talents to create a winning culture where employees feel empowered to do their best work.
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Whirlpool Corporation Scores 17th Consecutive Perfect 100 on Corporate Equality Index
Whirlpool Corporation has once again earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRC) annual Corporate Equality Index (CEI), designating the company as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.”
Whirlpool Corporation Named One of World’s Most Admired Companies for Tenth Consecutive Year
With the release of FORTUNE Magazine’s annual list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Whirlpool Corporation marks a full decade of consecutive recognition. The prestigious list ranks the most reputable companies around the world based on an assessment by peers within their respective industries.
Whirlpool Corporation Impacted Communities Across the Globe in 2019
At Whirlpool Corporation, our mission is to improve lives at home. We do this in a number of ways in addition to manufacturing quality appliances.
Whirlpool Corporation Highlights Significantly Reduced Emissions, Improved Product Efficiency in 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report
Whirlpool Corporation released its 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s progress and accomplishments in the 2018 operational year, with particularly strong results in its efforts to reduce the amount of natural resources required in manufacturing its appliances.
Celebrating the Women of Whirlpool Corporation across the World in their words
Whirlpool Corporation Scores Perfect 100 on Corporate Equality Index for 16th Consecutive Year
Whirlpool Corporation has earned a perfect score on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the 16th consecutive year, proving its ongoing commitment to promoting equality in the workplace.
Whirlpool Corporation Named one of World’s Most Admired Companies for Ninth Consecutive Year
Whirlpool Corporation is celebrating nearly a decade of recognition as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies. FORTUNE Magazine has placed Whirlpool Corporation on its distinguished list for the ninth consecutive year.
Employees Honor MLK with Day of Volunteerism
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. and the day bearing his name, Whirlpool Corporation employees set out to volunteer at seven different nonprofit and other organizations on Tuesday, Jan. 22 as part of the second annual MLK Jr. Day of Service.
Yummly Launches 2 New Features: Ingredient Recognition and Yummly®️ Pro
Fresh off the heels of an awesome presence at CES, Yummly is proud to announce two exciting new features sure to build confidence in the kitchen!
Whirlpool Corp Shines at CES 2019 with Celebrity Star Power and Award-Winning Appliance Innovation
Whirlpool Corporation set the standard for appliance innovation at CES® 2019, engaging influencers and media alike in an expansive booth, showcasing new product offerings and improved functionalities meant to simplify and improve consumers’ interactions with their home appliances.
Whirlpool Corporation named a Best Employer for Diversity in 2019
Whirlpool Corporation has been named a Best Employer for Diversity 2019 by Forbes. The list recognizes companies that embrace diversity and inclusion and the valuable role it plays in attracting talented employees and building strong business.
Our Culture
Employee Resource Groups
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are essential in attracting, engaging, and retaining a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive workplace. The groups continue to raise awareness for an inclusive culture, representing eight under-represented groups in North America; two in our Europe, Middle East, Africa region; two in Latin America South; four in Latin America North; and one in Asia.
Winning Workplace
We deployed Google Apps across more than 90,000 employees to reimagine the culture and office environment to foster innovation through active collaboration. We are committed to the idea of a “winning workplace” to help employees be more productive, happier, healthier, and more in sync with other teams around the globe.
Manufacturing Across the Globe
Every morning, the sun rises on 59 Whirlpool Corporation manufacturing and technology research centers across the globe, with more than 77,000 employees coming to jobs that they find meaningful, rewarding, and, in some cases,
life changing.
#PlacesthatMatter
We have been present in Melano, Italy since 1969. This community is very important to us because it is home to our main cooking hob production facility for the entire EMEA region. Over 700 people from this community come to work every day with the dedication, commitment and talent to design, engineer and manufacture the very best-in-class cooking hobs for Whirlpool’s brands in EMEA.
Our Benefits
Our benefits and rewards programs are tailored to the unique values of our employees in each region/market, common components typically include:
Physical Health
Whirlpool is committed to taking care of you—the whole of you. And your family, too. We provide health centers with both medical and wellness services at many of our facilities. We offer incentives and rewards for making healthy lifestyle choices. And, where applicable, we provide your choice of health plans, so you can choose the best fit for you.
Financial Health
We want to make sure you and your family are taken care of now and in the future. That’s why we offer a retirement program and insurance options that will ensure you and your family are protected, regardless of what life throws at you (country specific). You can tailor these benefits to your individual needs.
Time Off
We understand the importance of time off to relax, to be with family and friends, to heal or help a loved one heal, or time to bond with a new family member. Globally, we offer a variety of time off policies that are region or country specific. We believe in striving for balance in life and our time off work policies support that.
Discounts and Other Perks
We love our products at Whirlpool Corporation; our employee discounts ensure that all employees and their families can love them as well! We also offer a variety of other perks throughout our locations that support our employees.
Our Brands
Our Values
RESPECT
INTEGRITY
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY
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