Boston, You're My Home

Welcome to P&G Boston!

P&G Boston - also known as the World Shaving Headquarters (WSHQ) – is the only P&G site in the US to include manufacturing operations with a technical community (South Boston Innovation Center) and commercial functions in one campus.

The WSHQ is a P&G Vibrant Living Certified site with a strong culture of health & wellness.

Additionally, the WSHQ has a history of excellent community relations with the City of Boston. Our United Way team has been consistently ranked as a top corporate partner for United Way of Massachusetts. And, of course, one of the most important aspects of the site is that WSHQ is home to one of the world’s most valuable, iconic global brands: Gillette.

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Boston Facts

Arts & Music

Co-location

To do in Boston

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Outside Boston

Travel

Consider Boston

Here in Boston you get a big city feel and at the WSHQ we operate like a family. Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. Home to many prestigious universities, world renowned hospitals, and professional sports leagues makes Boston a destination location for a number of events and organizations.

From walking tours to museums and shopping, Boston has activities for all interests and budget sizes!

Boston Facts

The first American lighthouse was built in Boston Harbor in 1716
Boston is home to the oldest public park in the U.S. Boston Common is stretch of green sanctuary within the city of Boston dates back to 1634. It’s the oldest public park in the United States and continues to welcome residents and tourists alike.
Boston was home to the first U.S. chocolate factory.Rejoice, chocolate lovers! The very first chocolate factory in the United States was build in the Lower Mills section in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars are Bostonians. Celebrities Mark Wahlberg, James Spader, Jasmine Guy, Uma Thurman, Chris Evans, Madeline Kahn, Matt Damon, Connie Britton, Leonard Nimoy, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Eliza Dushku and Barbara Walters are all born in Boston.
The city is full of walkers! As of 2012 and according to U.S. Census Bureau data, 15.1% of Bostonians walked to work — the highest percentage among the major U.S. cities.

Arts & Music

Home to a wide variety of arts and music, you will find yourself culturally immersed in Boston. Check out one of the many concert halls or world famous museums.

Colocation

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Research & Development
Engineering
Manufacturing
Marketing
All other support functions

Things to do in Boston

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Faneuil Hall
Haymarket
Rock Climbing
Museums (MFA, Museum of Science)
Boston Commons
Newbury Street
Ride the swan boats
Visit the USS Constitution
Catch a free movie at the hatch shell along the Charles River
Take a duck boat tour
Visit the Museum of science

Things to do - Outside Boston

Check out one of the many states that are connected to Massachusetts or not far away!

Beaches
Ptown
Maine
NH lakes
NYC
Newport, RI
Rhode Island – visit the Newport Mansions
New Hampshire – do some tax free shopping, go for a hike, or visit a mountain to go skiing
Maine – check out one of the many fabulous beaches or take a special ride to Old Orchard Beach with a mini amusement park.
Vermont – known for some of the best skiing / snowboarding on the East Coast
New York – the city is just 4 hours away. Visit the city by hopping on the Acela Train or take a $15 bus ride!

Travel

Travel almost anywhere through Logan Airport; our international airport located just a few miles from the office.

Quick to logan (15 minutes from the airport)
Non-stop flights to many locations (find out how many)
International airport

For a closer look at Boston's local events taking place throughout the year, visit the City of Boston's official website.

Boston Site Information

Top Things All New Hires And Transfers Need to know About P&G Boston!

SITE SERVICES »

P&G Employee Health Care Plan
Vibrant Living Health Center
Optical Services
Physical Therapy
Mother's Rooms (Health Center and 4GA)
IT Kiosk

VIBRANT LIVING SERVICES »

Vibrant Living Catering
Vibrant Living Fitness Center

VIBRANT LIVING SERVICES »

Vibrant Living Catering
Vibrant Living Fitness Center
The Studio
The Bike Room
The Hubway Bike Share Program

VIBRANT LIVING SERVICES (CONTINUED) »

The Studio
The Bike Room
The Hubway Bike Share Program

COLLABORATION & LEARNING »

Envision Center
Leadership Development

SITE-WIDE EVENTS »

Vibrant Living Harbor Walk & Cookout
Gillette Family Picnic @ Canobie Lake Park
Gillette Night at the Revolutions
King CAMP Gillette (Bring your Child to Work)
Grooming Product & Promotional Launches

COMMUNITY & CULTURE »

WSHQ D&I Board / Affinity Networks / Employee Interest Groups
United Way @ WSHQ

Pick a Place to Live

Use the interactive map below to explore Boston towns. Select a County to view them on the map, and click the icon on the town to learn more, view photos, and visit the town's website.

Explore neighborhoods of the city of Boston.

Click a County button below to explore towns in that area.

Middlesex County
Plymouth County
Norfolk County

Middlesex County

Featured Neighborhoods

Lexington
Newton
Belmont
Winchester
Cambridge
Somerville
Malden
Medford

Plymouth County

Featured Neighborhoods

Hingham
Norwell
Scituate

Norfolk County

Featured Neighborhoods

Medfield
Medway
Brookline
Wellesley

Renting and Buying a Home in Boston:

Rental Information
Buying and Owning a Home

Ways to Get Around

Transportation Tips for Getting Around Boston

Getting Around Boston

Public Transit

Boston.Gov Guide

Getting Around Boston

Below are some of the many ways to get around Boston:

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
This T system includes the Blue, Orange, Green, Red, and part of the Silver Line. The same low fare of $2.65 applies for all riders traveling anywhere on the system. One place you can get to using the MBTA Red Line (Subway) is the One Gillette Park. It is located only a few blocks from the MBTA's Broadway Station.

Walking
Boston isn't known as "the walking city" for nothing. The City of Boston is proud of this and works hard to keep this title. If you are looking to walk from South Boston into the Downtown area, the Boston Harbor Walk is a path you can take that connects these two areas. Some places you can get to with this walking path are the South Station, Downtown Crossing and more!

The Hubway Program
This is bike share program for the City of Boston. It is made up of 1,800 bikes, 185 stations, and 4 municipalities. One of these Hubway stations is located directly across from the entrance of visitor parking at P&G.

The Bike Room
P&G has indoor bike room storage where commuters can store their bikes to keep them safe and dry. This space
includes changing rooms, an air pump, racks and more.

Parking
There are parking lots at WSHQ for P&G Gillette Boston employees, visiting P&G employees, and authorized contractors to use while on site. In order to park here, the vehicle must be registered with Security and have a parking permit displayed.

Public Transit

Here are some helpful links to see schedules, maps, fare, and alerts on MBTA.

Schedules and Maps
This link will take you to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation authority where you can view the schedules and maps of the subway, bus, commuter rail, and ferry.

Fare and Pass Information
Here you can explore your options and learn about pricing and MBTA's rechargeable ticketing system.

Trip Planner
This great tool can help you plan your next trip. Type in your starting location and your destination to find the best route for your trip.

Alerts
Sign up here to receive notifications and alerts about delays and disruptions.

Boston.Gov Guide

Whether you’re driving, walking, taking the T, riding a bike, or car sharing, there are many ways to get around Boston.
The Boston.gov "GETTING AROUND BOSTON" guide provides comprehensive direction for all, with a focus on reducing automobile traffic, while also giving helpful information to car owners, to make their experience easier.

Did you know?
Boston and Washington D.C. tie for the highest number of commuters who bike or walk to work.

According to the Alliance for Biking and Walking's 2016 Benchmarking Report (PDF), 16.7 percent of Boston residents bike or walk to work.

The leaders of the Boston chapters of the P&G Diversity & Inclusion networks make-up our Boston Affinity Board. Diversity networks are one of the biggest drivers of culture on our campus, each group has a featured month of activities as well as unique events throughout the year. The Boston Site also partners heavily within the local community with programs like The Partnership (focused on supporting multicultural professionals at all levels) and Work Without Limits (partnering with businesses to increase employment for those with disabilities).

Employee Interest Groups

Some of our most active informal networks on campus include a broad range of interest including running clubs, auto enthusiasts, Boston explorers, photography, gold, reading, and more.