Benefits
As a company, Alcon strives for excellence in our products and our performance. To support this effort, we employ people who strive for excellence – those who are team players, driving themselves and others to reach beyond just the acceptable will find themselves comfortable at Alcon. In return, we make sure our employees are well rewarded for the extra dedication and effort that excellence demands. As a result, we provide a compensation and benefits package that's designed to meet our standards of excellence while meeting the needs of you and your family.
Our compensation and benefits programs are devised to be competitive within each of the markets where Alcon has facilities. In the United States, our employees enjoy the following benefits:
Insurance
Health Care
- Medical Plan - several options based on location
- Dental
- Vision
Life/Accident
- Basic and Optional Term Life
- Dependent Life
- Basic and Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Business Travel Accident
Disability
- Short-Term Disability Income
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Personal Auto and Homeowners at discounted rates
Tax-Advantaged Reimbursement Accounts
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account with company match
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Time-Off (PTO) - number of days varies
- Holidays - 11 days including 4 days off during December holidays
- Other Paid Time-Off (PTO) for family deaths, jury duty, military training, etc.
Retirement Benefits
Alcon 401(k) Plan - contribute from 1 percent to 5 percent of your eligible pay with Alcon matching it dollar for dollar. Plus, company contributions will fully vest after only 5 years of service. Contribution eligibility begins the first day of employment.
Alcon Retirement Plan (ARP) - Alcon makes a 7 percent contribution on your behalf to the ARP each pay period.
Total Company combined contributions to the Alcon 401(k) and the Alcon Retirement Plan can be as much as 12%.
Retiree Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Life Insurance Plan
- Accumulated Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Programs
- On-site Fitness Center & recreational activities in several locations
- National fitness center discounts
- Physical Activity Incentive Program
- Health Coaching for improvement of health risks
- Weight Watchers program subsidized by Alcon
- Stop-Smoking Program subsidized by Alcon
- 24-hour Nurseline
- Nutrition programs
- Free Flu Shots
Education Programs
Alcon provides and/or assists with relevant on-site and external courses, conferences and seminars, tuition reimbursement, professional memberships, etc.
Family Programs
- Employee Assistance Program - provides assistance and support with issues such as mental health and legal problems.
- Adoption Reimbursement Program
- Long-Term Care Insurance
Other Benefits, Based on Location
- Business Casual Attire
- Employee Credit Union
- Cafeteria
- Service Awards
- Various Free Beverages
- Company Store
- Free Parking
- Auto Purchase Discounts
- Other Corporate Discounts
This summary is intended to give an overview of benefit programs offered to Alcon employees in the United States and is not necessarily comprehensive. Not all programs are available at all locations. Alcon reserves the right to change or terminate benefit programs at any time without notice. If questions arise, official plan documents and procedures will govern. A more comprehensive summary of Alcon's benefits plans in the United States is available upon request.
For specific information about benefits programs at Alcon facilities outside the United States, please contact the affiliate directly by visiting Alcon Locations and selecting your country of interest.