Benefits

At Abbott, our core mission centers on developing new ways to help people maintain and enhance their health. This commitment starts with our own people – Abbott offers programs that help employees lead healthier, more active lives and benefits and workplace flexibility that help them succeed at work and home.

While specific benefits and programs vary by geographic location, Abbott offers comprehensive benefits to all employees around the world, customized according to market, culture and employee preferences.

Our benefits are designed to help employees pursue their passion for life while reaching their career objectives.

For the eleventh consecutive year, Working Mother magazine has named Abbott to its list of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers, which recognizes companies for leadership in providing family-friendly benefits, programs and workplace culture. Abbott was also named to the Top 10 on the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) list of the Top 50 Companies for Executive Women. The list recognizes organizations whose policies and practices encourage women's advancement and whose numbers at the highest levels of leadership demonstrate that commitment.

Working Mother press release: September 15, 2011
Abbott Named to Working Mother Magazine's 'Best Companies' List for the Eleventh Consecutive Year

Abbott reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or programs at any time. The information provided in the Abbott Benefits section of this Web site is not a summary of the plans or policies or a description of their key features or details. In case of any conflict or question, the official plan documents or applicable policies, as amended from time to time, will govern.