SlimTech™ Insulation Technology named winner in the Home category and an honoree for Design of the Year SlimTech™ insulation technology, the first vacuum insulated structure technology in a refrigerator in the North American market, has been recognized by Fast Company with an “Innovation by Design” award in the Home category, while also being named an ..read more

Whirlpool Corporation was recently named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion after receiving a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the eighth consecutive year. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) has become the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs. “We are honored to be recognized again as a leader in workplace disability inclusion,” said Monica Cederstrom, vice president of human resources for North America at Whirlpool Corporation. “For decades, inclusivity and ..read more

Whirlpool Corporation recently was named to the 2024 Seramount 100 Best Companies for Working Parents list. Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm, rates companies for programs in categories such as paid time off and leaves; benefits and work-life programs; and workplace best practices. “For more than 100 years our success as a company can be attributed to one factor, our people,” said Carey Martin, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Whirlpool Corporation. “To ensure we have a talented, dedicated and diverse workforce, we must constantly evo ..read more

Whirlpool Corporation’s North American sales organization has been recognized as one of Selling Power magazine’s “60 Best Companies to Sell For.” This is Whirlpool Corporation’s eighth year on the list. “We’re excited to be recognized again as a company that both has great sales representatives and dynamic products that help improve life at home for consumers,” said Bob Salvano, vice president for U.S. sales at Whirlpool Corp. “Our inclusion on this list is the result of the tireless effort and work from not only the sales team but the entire company.” To compile the list, the Selling Power ..read more

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Whirlpool Corporation’s support of Habitat for Humanity, a team of 25 employees supported a life-changing project to impact 25 families in a new Latin American market for Habitat for Humanity International. The Whirlpool employees in Colombia worked to help update dirt floors to concrete floors in the family’s homes. The work is part of a Habitat initiative, called “100,000 Floors to Play On”, which is helping to replace 100,000 dirt floors with concrete floors by 2028. Concrete floors support hygienic housing that contributes to cognitive development ..read more

With a shared vision of improving lives through homeownership and improving communities, Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity have had a relationship spanning 25 years and exceeding $140 million in funding. The work in that time has had, and continues to have, a positive impact on communities and nearly 1,000,000 individuals. Additionally, through innovative programs and efficient products, they are helping homeowners save money sustainably. Donated products are key to the success and impact of the programs Whirlpool Corp. supports through Habitat for Humanity. In the 25 year relati ..read more

Earlier this year, more than 400 students from across the state participated in Michigan Hospitality Foundation’s (MHF) ProStart Invitational sponsored by KitchenAid. It’s the highest-level competition for Michigan high school students training for culinary and hospitality careers. Through this program, students had the opportunity to compete against other culinary students, with the winning teams receiving an invitation to the 2024 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship at the Harbor Shores Golf Club in Benton Harbor, Mich. for a unique culinary opportunity. In the pasta competition, teams of yo ..read more

Whirlpool Corporation celebrated its third annual “Day of Impact” with more than 100 employees and elected officials volunteering to make improvements to Charles Yarbrough Park in Benton Harbor, Mich. Nestled along the St. Joseph River, in walking distance from Benton Harbor High School, Yarbrough Park was chosen in close collaboration with the City of Benton Harbor and other local organizations due to its rich history. “Benton Harbor has been the home of Whirlpool Corporation for over 100 years, and our employees are deeply rooted in this community,” said Marc Bitzer, Whirlpool Corporation’s ..read more

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Forbes as one of the country’s Best Brands For Social Impact in 2024. Inclusion on the list reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and socially responsible future. “We are elated that our efforts to positively impact consumers across the country and around the world have been recognized,” said Pam Klyn, Whirlpool Corporation’s executive vice president of corporate relations and sustainability. “Serving the communities where we do business is ingrained in our corporate identity and extends beyond our organization thro ..read more

For the second year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders. This award recognizes U.S.-based companies across 15 industries with the most significant year-over-year reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions between 2020 and 2022. “To be recognized by USA Today once again is an honor and speaks to our dedication to a more sustainable future,” said Pam Klyn, Whirlpool Corporation’s executive vice president of corporate relations and sustainability. “We’re extremely proud of our record year-over-year greenhouse gas emission reductio ..read more