https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx An Overview en-us 2020-11-09 04:29:35 UTC 2025-04-16 18:12:13 UTC hello@padlet.com mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902787445 As a young man, King C. Gillette (1855-1932) worked as a traveling salesman. Always interested in inventions, King received a number of patents, none more important than one for a disposable safety razor blade.]]> 2020-11-09 04:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902787445 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902789535 In developing the blade, King was inspired by one of his employers, William Painter, who made his fortune inventing the disposable bottle cap. Painter advised Gillette to invent another disposable item that would create a steady stream of return customers. In 1895, Gillette worked out the idea for a razor blade that could be fit into a holder and replaced when dulled, thereby insuring a sharp blade for every shave.]]> 2020-11-09 04:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902789535 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902792152 2020-11-09 04:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902792152 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902792315 2020-11-09 04:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902792315 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902792448 "The ad stated that Gillette was lowering prices because 'You said you wanted the best shave at lower prices.'"

"Framing the decision as not having to trade off between great quality and value, Gillette wrote that shavers wanted more affordable Gillette blades, and that they, Gillette, 'heard you.'"

[Is Gillette a trustworthy company?]]]> 2020-11-09 04:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902792448 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902796145 "Good Benefits, Great people, Best Product on the market."

"Company is very competitive and driven by principles of a high performing organization."

"Safety and Quality are the top two drivers of all activities within the site."

"There are many cultural celebrations throughout the year and outside activities to participate in."

"The company is very diverse and inclusive and it is an environment that fosters capability building and personal / professional growth."

"There are many leadership trainings available and capability sessions dependant on your job or area of interest."

"There are very intelligent hard working people work at Gillette and they take a lot of pride in their work."

"The best part of the job is the people and their commitment to the company and each other and truly making the best blades in the world."]]> 2020-11-09 04:43:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902796145 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902801060 Founder
(1855-1932)
Worked as a traveling salesman.
Always interested in inventions, King received a number of patents, none more important than one for a disposable safety razor blade.

https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_1212407

]]> 2020-11-09 04:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902801060 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902814304 "Mr. Mockler joined Gillette in 1957 as staff assistant to the controller after two years with the General Electric Company and two years as a research associate at the Harvard Business School."

"He became Gillette's treasurer in 1965, moved up to vice president in 1967, then senior vice president, executive vice president, vice chairman of the board and, in 1974, president. He was promoted to chief executive officer the next year and chairman in 1976."

"A steadying hand"

"In 1988 Mr. Mockler successfully resisted an attempt by a New York-based investment firm, the Coniston Group, to take over Gillette in a proxy fight."]]> 2020-11-09 04:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902814304 mcmahan176 https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902824357 "Thirty years ago, Gillette launched their tagline, ‘The best a man can get”. Since then, Gillette has become more involved in conversations regarding masculinity and gender."

"Today, their main tagline is “The best men can be”. Gillette is committed to encouraging men to be confident and comfortable in their own skin."

"In 2019, Gillette debuted a short film, “We Believe”, which sought to redefine masculinity. The campaign made direct reference to the #MeToo movement."]]> 2020-11-09 04:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mcmahan176/emohhg55zlaf4bhx/wish/902824357