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FOR RELEASE THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2006
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Bausch & Lomb's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace has earned the global eye health company a place on the Top 50 Companies for Diversity list for the third straight year.
Bausch & Lomb is ranked No. 35, according to DiversityInc magazine, which conducts the national survey on corporate diversity. More than 250 corporations participated in this year's survey.
In a change from prior years, companies were evaluated on the basis of consistent strength in four categories: human capital, CEO commitment, corporate communications and supplier development.
"Inclusion in this year's list is a significant achievement for Bausch & Lomb," said Clayton Osborne, vice president - Human Resources. "The criteria for inclusion were more rigorous than ever. And receiving this national recognition for the third consecutive year clearly shows our continued commitment to fostering a diverse work environment and the value we place on diversity. At Bausch & Lomb, we are continually looking for ways to further improve our diversity efforts."
Details of the listings, the methodology and the diversity strengths of the winning companies, including Bausch & Lomb, will appear in the June issue of DiversityInc magazine.
Bausch & Lomb is the eye health company, dedicated to perfecting vision and enhancing life for consumers around the world. Its core businesses include soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses and lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical and pharmaceutical products. The Bausch & Lomb name is one of the best known and most respected healthcare brands in the world. Founded in 1853, the Company is headquartered in Rochester, New York. Bausch & Lomb's 2004 revenues were $2.2 billion; it employs approximately 12,400 people worldwide and its products are available in more than 100 countries. More information about the Company can be found on the Bausch & Lomb Web site at www.bausch.com . Copyright Bausch & Lomb Incorporated.
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