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Mattel Named to FORTUNE's 2009 "100 Best Companies to Work For" List

^{Published on 2009-01-22 11:56:31, Last Modified on 2009-01-22 11:57:27 - Market Wire}
 

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--FORTUNE announced today that Mattel (NYSE:MAT), the world's largest toy company, has been named to the prestigious 12th annual "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. This is the second consecutive year Mattel has been named to the list, moving up 22 spots in 2009 to rank #48.

"At a time when so many companies are feeling the pressure of a struggling global economy and other operational challenges, we're proud to once again be named among this group of outstanding companies," Alan Kaye, senior vice president of human resources at Mattel, said. "The bottom line is our people -- we have some of the most talented, innovative and creative people in business and we work hard to give them what they need to be successful."

Mattel offers a world-class work/life environment with competitive salaries and outstanding benefits for employees and their families. Reflecting its focus on families and children, Mattel provides a range of special benefits to its employees, including half-day Fridays, career and professional development, new baby welcome gifts, adoption assistance, toy discounts, free tickets to local events, educational assistance and on-site childcare at certain locations.

More than 81,000 employees from 353 companies responded to the 57-question survey created by the Institute. Two-thirds of a company's score is based on the survey, which is sent to a minimum of 400 randomly selected employees. The remaining third is based on a company's responses to the Culture Audit questionnaire, which asks detailed questions about demographics, pay and benefits, and open-ended questions on philosophy, communication and more.

The full list and related stories appear in the February 2 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands on Monday, January 26, and now at [ www.FORTUNE.com/bestcompanies ].

About FORTUNE:

FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism with a worldwide circulation of more than 1 million and a readership of nearly 5 million, with major franchises including the FORTUNE 500 and the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For. FORTUNE Live Media extends the brand's mission into live settings, hosting a wide range of annual conferences, including the FORTUNE Global Forum. FORTUNE magazine's online home is CNNMoney.com, the most visited and utilized business destination website.

About Mattel:

Mattel, Inc., (NYSE:MAT) ([ www.mattel.com ]) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.

To learn more about careers at Mattel, go to: [ http://www.mattel.com/careers ]

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