Dominican Rep. and Honduras
In both the Dominican Republic and Honduras, Swedish Match is known as one of the most valued employers, offering payment rates above the minimum wage.
Swedish Match has also developed and implemented a variety of programs created for the purpose of making life better for employees and for the people in these regions.
The programs include health plans for all employees and the hosting of regular health fairs, free dental exams and blood-pressure screening conducted regularly on-site and various literacy programs for both employees and members of the surrounding communities. Other efforts include bicycle-purchase programs, support of home-improvement projects, funding and supporting schools located in economically challenged communities near company facilities and professional development of employees through funding of studies in a variety of disciplines.