
New Heights New Horizons
We at Warner-Lambert have entered the most successful period in
our history. As we look ahead, we remain focused on reinforcing our position as
a top-tier global enterprise.
We will realize this vision of the future in the same way we have seized opportunities that have led to success today: through the skill and tenacity of the 38,000 people who work for Warner-Lambert
throughout the world. We refer to these exceptional persons as "colleagues."
They are linked to Warner-Lambert, it's success and to each other through a
corporate culture that values collegiality - dynamic, professional
relationships based on mutual respect for competence and achievement.
Our colleagues are, in fact, one of the company's greatest assets. Their resilience in the face of rapid, relentless change and global competition is amply reflected in the billions of dollars of value they help to create for company shareholders. They will play an even more critical role in differentiating Warner-Lambert and it's products in the years ahead.
Strategic Imperative
Attracting the most highly qualified candidates for employment has always been "good business." Today, however, it is a strategic imperative as we conduct business in an environment complicated by global competition and continuous change.
Today 56 percent of our business is international in
scope. A full 45 percent of Warner-Lambert customers are non-English speaking.
As we face the future, our expanding business will continue to require highly
educated, agile, empowered individuals who can and will excel in an
increasingly diverse, global environment.
We will also need individuals with the ability to focus on and meet the needs of an evolving Warner-Lambert customer. More than 50 percent of Warner-Lambert customers are women, and
several of its product lines already have a strong minority consumer base.
Changes in demographics already have altered the nation's work force. More and
more, highly qualified job candidates come from ethnic, religious or social
backgrounds that historically have been underrepresented in corporate work
forces.
This increasingly diverse work force, in fact, may provide the key
to unleashing fresh perspectives and key innovations needed to fortify our
competitive power. This is critical in both our domestic and foreign markets -
areas in which we need to differentiate Warner-Lambert from its competitors.
To decisively differentiate Warner-Lambert in the global marketplace, we are
learning that we must make the most of people's differences. We are working
toward the creation of a culture capable of leveraging diversity in all its
forms.
We are committed to provide every individual with challenging work.
With unencumbered opportunities for continuous learning and potential growth.
With open, honest and timely communication in an atmosphere that supports
creativity and responsible risk-taking bounded only by the highest standards of
conduct.
More than at any time in the history of the company, we look to
Warner-Lambert colleagues for breakthrough thinking and innovations that can
help us anticipate the needs of our rapidly changing customer base. They are
and will continue to be dynamic partners in progress as we eagerly face the new
horizons of the century ahead.
Melvin R. Goodes
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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