Benefits and Compensation

Colgate rewards excellence.

At Colgate, our greatest resource is our people. Our "pay for performance" philosophy ensures that our people's accomplishments are recognized and rewarded appropriately. Our competitive compensation and benefits–including bonus and stock ownership programs–reflect how much we value and care for our own.

SALARY AND REWARDS

Quite simply, Colgate rewards success. The greater the success, the greater the reward. We proudly offer:

• Competitive Salary and Vacation plus 12 holidays
• Bonuses and Recognition Awards
• Stock Ownership for all employees

HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Medical

Colgate’s flexible benefits plan is all about giving you more choice to meet your needs when it comes to selecting your health care benefits. We continuously review our health care benefits to make certain they meet your needs, provide quality care and remain cost-effective.

Dental

As the World Leader in Oral Care, Colgate is proud to offer employees an excellent dental program covering a wide range of services.

Health Care Expense Accounts

Colgate's Health Care Expense Accounts (HCEAs) provide a tax-effective way to cover those expenses not covered under healthcare or dental programs.

Disability

We offer two types of disability benefits:

• Short-Term: Up to full salary for up to 26 weeks (based on length of service)
• Long-Term: Either 50% or 66 2/3% of earnings, with or without cost-of-living adjustment, after 26 weeks up to age 65 (depending upon options selected)

Life Insurance

Colgate provides the following:

• Life Insurance for employees
• Life Insurance for employees' dependents
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Option to purchase additional coverage at low group rates

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

To ensure Colgate people enjoy a secure, comfortable retirement, we offer the following programs:

• Stock/Savings Plan: a tax effective savings vehicle with a 50% match of basic contributions
• Company-funded pension plan

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Our progressive work/life programs, which have helped Colgate earn recognition as a "Best Place to Work," include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Property & Auto Insurance
• Summer Hours
• Fitness Subsidy
• Computer Purchase
• Cell Phone Purchase
• Telecommuting
• And so much more!