Brunswick Corporation Named One of the 'World's Top Companies for Women 2024' by Forbes

METTAWA, Ill., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (: BC), the world’s largest recreational marine technology company, has been named one of the ‘World’s Top Companies for Women’ by Forbes for its leadership in supporting women in the workplace. Of the thousands of companies that were surveyed for this recognition, only 400 made the list and Brunswick finished in the top half overall.

“Being named a top employer for women by Forbes is a tremendous honor for us,” stated Jill Wrobel, Chief Human Resources Officer at Brunswick Corporation. “At Brunswick, we are proud to foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our teams unite to create innovative programs that strive to make boating more inclusive for everyone, especially as more women than ever take the helm. Our dedication to inclusivity is a major factor in why Brunswick is a preferred employer for women worldwide seeking rewarding careers with significant growth potential.”

Women represent a growing percentage of Brunswick's total employee base, including half of the division presidents, as well as many key brand and functional leaders across the Company. Brunswick fosters career development opportunities for women in the workplace through its dedicated Women on the Water employee resource group, which aims to attract, retain, and develop female talent at Brunswick by cultivating a sense of community that encourages women to advance their skills and leadership.

The World’s Top Companies for Women 2024 list reflects multinational corporations that were evaluated by approximately 100,000 women across 37 countries in multiple globally administered independent surveys. Over 750,000 data points were collected, with the final listing based on the aggregate of three scores:

• Employer Brand Score: Women were asked to rate how their employer performs across a series of gender-related topics. In addition, they were asked to rate their overall willingness to recommend their employer and assess them across other, more general, workplace satisfaction questions.
• Public Opinion Score: A women-only public opinion survey measured how women perceive companies in terms of gender equality.
• Leadership Score: Objective criteria (i.e., the presence of a female CEO and the share of board/executive committee positions filled by women) were gathered via extensive desk research.

Brunswick has recently been recognized as an employer of choice with numerous accolades, including:

• “World’s Best Companies 2024” – TIME Magazine
• “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies” – Newsweek Magazine
• “America’s Best Midsize Companies” – TIME Magazine
• “America’s Greatest Workplaces” – Newsweek Magazine

To view the full 2024 ranking of the World’s Top Companies for Women 2024, click here and to learn more about what makes Brunswick Corporation a Best Employer visit: https://www.brunswick.com/careers.

About Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick Corporation (: BC) is the global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include, Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Flite. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Parts & Accessories, Land ‘N’ Sea, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. Our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications. Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has 17,000 employees operating in 25 countries. In 2023, Brunswick was named by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek, both for the fourth consecutive year. For more information, visit www.Brunswick.com.