Work Life Champions
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Proquest LLC |
Family-friendly benefits and flexible cultures are the norm at the Working Mother 100 Best Companies. Translation: Parent employees get home in time for dinner, working moms get to the C-Suite and paid maternity leave is a given.
A.T. Kearney
Chairman & manaGinG PartnEr Johan Aurik
GlObal hr lEad & PartnEr Phil Morgan
Talented women have a bright future at this management consulting firm. It carefully evaluates their professional growth and developmental needs at every performance review and presents promising consultants with leadership opportunities to help them advance-offered through the women's network, human resources and the director of diversity and inclusion. In a new program, senior executives sponsor women and detail the steps that will move them closer to promotion; high performers may be eligible for a fully paid MBA from
Accenture
CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Moms can build solid careers at this management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, where an initiative for incoming executives explains the culture and helps them expand their networks.
Chairman & CEO
ExECutivE vP, hr
With shorter commutes, less stress and more quality time, it's easy to see why employees of this health care company rave about alternative work schedules. In a video series created for its FlexNetwork affinity group, they inform (and reassure) others who are interested in such options, and it's clear the message is getting through: In 2012, 97% of workers here adjusted their hours, while 60% telecommuted and 8% compressed their weeks (those in manufacturing and production occasionally trade shifts). Earlier this year, the company split into two entities (Abbott and
Allstate Insurance
Chairman, PrEsidEnt & CEO
ExECutivE vP & ChiEf administrativE OffiCEr
For a mental and physical tune-up, employees of this financial services and insurance company can visit a new wellness center at headquarters, opened in
American Express
Chairman & CEO
ExECutivE vP, GlObal hr
To help with the millions of tasks parents face every day, this financial services company provides free, unlimited access to work life personal assistants who can locate reputable child care centers, contractors, lawyers, tutors and more. For professional guidance, there are 16 employee networks, including new ones for virtual workers, women in technology and millennials; online educational sessions and discussions comfort those caring for elder parents or relatives with special needs. Innovative programs for families dealing with autism, diabetes, cancer and migraines outline treatment options and/or connect them with nurses and experts; free private counseling is also available.
AOL
Chairman & CEO
ChiEf PEOPlE OffiCEr
Pregnancy regimens, school volunteering issues, college tuition worries...the
AstraZeneca
nOrth amEriCa ExECutivE vP
vP, hr & COrPOratE affairs
This pharmaceutical company values a healthy workforce and promotes solutions that keep its people fit. It not only offers free nutrition counseling, wellness coaching and medical screenings but also maintains health clinics at all locations, which charge nothing for preventive services, primary/urgent care and treatment of occupational health issues. Employees at 75% of its locations can take spin, yoga, Pilates or other exercise classes at on-site fitness centers (for a nominal fee); local gyms offer corporate subsidies and discounts. Anyone working 18.75 hours per week is eligible for medical insurance; completing risk assessments or joining wellness programs lowers the premiums.
CEO
GlObal hEad Of hr
People facing special circumstances have an ally in this bank, which just introduced nationwide backup care (cost:
Baptist Health South Florida
PrEsidEnt & CEO
COrPOratE vP & ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Families are celebrated at this health care network, which offers four on-site child care centers, subsidized backup dependent care and free on-site babysitting in weather emergencies. Mothers build their careers with formal coaching, 2,700+ online courses and development programs for front-line supervisors and senior leaders. If they need to leave for a few years to focus on their kids, their tenure and benefits will be held in place for their return. In 2012, the organization kept layoffs at bay by slashing its own travel expenditures, freezing top salaries and forestalling construction on a new HQ; in their place, it gave employees appreciation bonuses worth up to
Arnold &
ExECutivE dirECtOr
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
What would you ask the boss if you could? In 2012, associates at this law firm dialogued with its chairman and managing partner at open forums nationwide, prompting discussions on current policies, the use of flex work and more. And in new "Lit Teams" at HQ, litigation partners and counsel met monthly with circles of 10 to 12 associates to talk about assignments and professional development. During Employee Appreciation Week, staffers here are treated to luncheons, giftcertificates and raffles; those marking major work anniversaries enjoy a special ceremony and extra bonuses. The firm's Healthy Incentive Program awards employees up to
WOrldWidE manaGinG dirECtOr
PartnEr & ChiEf talEnt OffiCEr
The "Mom to Mom" guide and Bain Moms online discussion board at this management consulting firm are loaded with great tips from employee parents, who explain how they maximize their benefits and juggle home and office duties. Customized career paths allow mothers to go part-time, move into non-client-facing roles, do "externships" and take extended breaks; consultants interested in pursuing MBAs may receive full tuition reimbursement for their degrees (so long as they return to work at the firm). Introduced in 2012, the Involve Every Partner and Manager campaign trains leaders to advocate for women and asks them to commit to actions that spread a message of inclusiveness.
Bayer
sEniOr bayEr rEPrEsEntativE u.s.a.
COuntry hr/businEss PartnEr u.s.a.
When someone champions your career, it can have a powerful impact. Nearly half of those formally mentored at this health care, materials and nutritional products company are women, and internal research has shown that such relationships are vital to their success. With that in mind, management recently increased peer-coaching groups in the company's larger locations, introduced a version of them for field sales employees and extended mentoring to accommodate a larger pool of female managers, VPs and directors. The new Women's Leadership Initiative in the crop science division adds its own support with abundant development and educational opportunities.
PrEsidEnt & CEO
sEniOr vP, ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Getting a great education is its own reward, but this health care insurance company makes it even sweeter with
Bon Secours Virginia
CEO
vP, hr
When times are tough, this health care system puts money back in parents' pockets. Helpful offerings include subsidized, affordable child care, generous educational assistance, forgivable
Booz Allen Hamilton
Chairman & CEO
sEniOr vP & ChiEf PErsOnnEl OffiCEr
This professional services, management consulting and accounting firm is on a mission to minimize commutes and maximize engagement with its Way We Work initiative. There are currently more than 4,700 staffers working as hotelers, which means they carry mobile equipment (all employees are issued laptops) and can set up shop at whichever office site they prefer, or at home. Hotelers can reserve desks for themselves, collaboration space for team meetings or even office clusters for groups. To further facilitate connections, the chairman and CEO chats directly with staffers live, over the phone or through nationwide viewing rooms at the firm's new
CEO
ExECutivE dirECtOr, hr & divErsity Chair
Whether it's throwing an all-ages
The Boston Consulting Group
PrEsidEnt & CEO
GlObal PEOPlE tEam lEad
Life has lots of surprises in store for parents, but those employed by this management consulting firm handle them with aplomb, empowered by its support for telecommuting, unlimited paid personal days, job-guaranteed caregiver leaves that can stretch for up to a year and free backup care (now nationwide as of
Bristol-Myers Squibb
CEO
sEniOr vP, hr
Watching their weight, blood pressure and cholesterol is a snap for moms who visit this biopharmaceutical company's 10 on-site medical offices, attend its three-part series on nutrition, dieting and exercise or dine on healthy meals at its cafeterias. Reproductive health evaluations ensure pregnant and breastfeeding women stay safe in the workplace, and early enrollment in a healthy pregnancy program reduces their annual deductibles by
Cardinal Health
Chairman & CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Nursing an infant while holding down a busy job can take its toll, which is why in 2012 this health care system invested
CA Technologies
CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Impressive professional programs draw women to this management software and solutions company, which offers an extensive range of training courses and
Capital One
Chairman & CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Moms get inspired at the meetings of this bank's women's network, which can include mentoring sessions with female leaders and speakers on work life balance. While nine diversity councils track the progress of female employees, a pilot program propels high-potential associates, pairing them with sponsors who advocate for their success. In 2012, 49% of those who received management and leadership training here were female; at higher levels, they may be eligible for full tuition reimbursement for executive programs and MBAs or other post-graduate degrees. The bank's
PrEsidEnt & CEO
ChiEf administrativE OffiCEr
With three hospitals, 19 outpatient facilities and an autism center, this pediatric health care system keeps employees hopping around the clock. To encourage them to look after themselves, management provides benefits to those who work just 20 hours per week, promotes flextime (65% of the workforce uses it) and offers Care for the Care Provider workshops for the clinical staff. In 2012, employees were also awarded a fully paid week of parental leave, to be taken after a birth or adoption (and added to any short-term disability and/or paid time off). Babies join their parents in Mommy and Me workouts; a new family wellness program provides health, nutrition and fitness coaching.
Chairman & CEO
sEniOr vP, hr
Medical worries can make it hard to focus on work. Fortunately, this vehicle manufacturer grants employees insurance from day one and discounts their premiums for engaging in healthy behaviors. It also contributes up to
Citi
CEO
hEad Of hr
In the frantic, heady days after the arrival of a child, having enough time at home is everything. Understanding that, this financial services company gives women up to 13 fully paid weeks offfor maternity leave and eight paid weeks offfor adoption. It also maintains a series of online discussions, led by an external facilitator, which outline their child care and scheduling options and recommend ways to reconnect with clients. (Subsidies or sliding-scale tuition, granted at eight company day care centers, make returning to work easier.) The Citi Parents Network offers panels and webinars on discipline strategies, family happiness secrets, nutrition, college prep and more.
Cooley
CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Figuring out how to maintain a thriving career while fulfilling personal obligations was the subject of Managing Work/Life Integration, a panel discussion held by this law firm in
Cisco Systems
Chairman & CEO
sEniOr vP, hr
Want to get a college degree, tackle your bucket list or spend more time with family? At this information technology and networking company, employees can take up to 24 months offwithout losing tenure (or, for one year, medical benefits). If they decide to remain at work, they can still access up to
Colgate-Palmolive
PrEsidEnt, Chairman & CEO
sEniOr vP, GlObal hr
Parents gravitate to flexible schedules at this consumer products company, which formalized its flextime and telecommuting options in 2012, then expanded training for managers and employees. Anyone can utilize 20 days of free center-based backup care (per child) annually; in three states, 30 in-home visits are also subsidized, and workers in
CEO, amEriCas rEGiOn
manaGinG dirECtOr and amEriCas hEad Of hr Ketty Russeva
Bringing healthy babies into the world is the satisfying aim of this financial services firm's reproductive, maternity and neonatal support programs, which guide employees through infertility, pregnancy, delivery and the transition home. Moms who leave work to raise their families may be able to come back under the pilot Real Returns program, which includes a 10-week reorien tation period full of leadership and sponsorship opportunities. The firm's Working Mother's Network, launched in 2012, gives its members a place to share their best workplace strategies. Under the 18-month
Dell
ChAirmAn & CeO
seniOr VP, hr
In 2012, this information and technology services company increased its efforts to help employees manage their lives, appointing flex champions and wellness leaders at every site and launching a networking group for virtual workers. To address personal matters, parents can schedule free sessions with its financial and legal experts, utilize its concierge service and even consult its professionals about buying property or refinancing their mortgages. For family needs, they consult breastfeeding experts, tap inexpensive child care and take advantage of free counseling, college coaching and teen scholarships; those with aging relatives access on-site support groups and consultations.
Discovery Communications
President & CeO
seniOr exeCutiVe VP, hr & CdO
Self-improvement is a major focus for employees at this media company, which enhances their education with up to
Deloitte
CeO
Chief tAlent OffiCer
This professional services firm actively helps employees expand their families, offering them up to
Deutsche Bank
CeO, nOrth
mAnAging direCtOr, heAd Of hr AmeriCAs Robert Dibble
People work hard at this financial services firm. To banish burnout, they adjust their schedules, get assignments done remotely and make a gradual return to the office after a birth or adoption. For increased energy, employees work out at local gyms (using corporate discounts), schedule sessions with visiting massage therapists and consult the medical staffat on-site clinics about their health, nutrition and lifestyle issues. Parents receive 20 days of backup care annually, and the employee assistance program will locate additional care providers for dependent adults or elders. Families confronting autism spectrum disorders or facing serious medical concerns get help through two nationwide programs.
Diageo North America
President
seniOr VP, hr
Women comprised 40% of the managers and executives at this alcoholic beverage company in 2012; among them is
Dow Corning
President & CeO
VP, Chief hr OffiCer
Employees of this silicone supplier are able to obtain help at critical moments. If they have parenting questions or concerns, they can reach out to its employee assistance program. If a family member falls ill, they may request up to 10 days of subsidized in-home backup care to look after them. If they have aging relatives, they can attend new (and immensely popular) on-site elder care workshops. If they are sent on assignment abroad for work, the company may pay for associated U.S. boarding school bills or private child care arrangements. In 2012, 100+ workers got fit with the employer's new marathon and half-marathon training programs and running-related seminars.
DuPont
ChAirmAn & CeO
seniOr VP, hr Benito Cachinero-Sánchez
With mother of three
ChAirmAn, President & CeO
seniOr VP, hr & diVersity
Running on playgrounds, trying martial arts, doing science projects-kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years love attending the day care centers at this pharmaceutical company's HQ. Both short and long stays are accommodated, and sick, backup and summer care are available, as are income-based scholarships that take up to 30% offtuition. For students 6 to 12, a school vacation program offers field trips, craftprojects and cool explorations into American history. Parents at the main office enjoy their free access to the brand-new, 24,000-square-foot LIFE Center, which offers a fully outfitted gym, four-lane running track and bike-borrowing station and will help arrange personal training.
EY
glObAl CeO & ChAirmAn
AmeriCAs ViCe ChAir, PeOPle Nancy Altobello
In a high-pressure industry, spending any length of time away from work can be nerve-racking, which is why the Career and Family Transitions program this professional services firm is piloting for employees is so important. Before any women depart on their 22-week maternity leave, they are paired with coaches who advise them on the best ways to satisfy their clients' and teams' expectations and establish goals for their return. The program also brokers discussions with their sponsors, mentors, colleagues and leaders, which increases engagement in these new parents' success. When their leaves are finally over, women may phase back to work on a reduced schedule for as long as needed.
FINRA
ChAirmAn & CeO
seniOr VP, hr
Change happens fast at this independent securities regulator, which in
Finnegan,
mAnAging PArtner Barbara McCurdy
direCtOr, hr & AdministrAtiOn
With its on-site meditation and yoga classes, free massage therapy sessions, organic farmers' market and relaxing rooftop terrace, this law firm's headquarters emits an aura of well-being. But employees in all locations feel more Zen when they take part in the employer's walking challenges and programs, health presentations (nutrition, skin cancer, diabetes, stress management) and bike-to-work initiatives. Exercising at four in-house fitness centers helps women stay strong, while 120+ annual training programs keep their minds sharp. Parents appreciate the firm's panel discussions, which explore ways to balance kids and work.
First Horizon National
ChAirmAn, President & CeO
Chief hr OffiCer
When it comes to employee benefits, this financial services company is all about choice, giving "flexible dollars" to anyone who works a minimum of 1,000 hours per year. The money can be spent on child care, stashed in a 401(k), or used for topnotch insurance. While 51% of workers regularly adjust their schedules around the core hours of
Freddie Mac
CEO
SEniOR Vp & CdO
Women interested in adoption would do well to check out this secondary mortgage lender, which offers employees up to
Genentech
CEO & hEad Of nORth amERiCan COmmERCial OpERatiOnS
SEniOR Vp, REGiOnal hEad, hR nORth amERiCa
Parents flock to this biotechnology firm, where 54% of the workforce has dependent children and two babies are born every day. Many mothers use flexible work arrangements, like principal clinical coding specialist
Goldman Sachs
ChaiRman & CEO
GlObal hEad Of human Capital manaGEmEnt
Meaningful, thought-provoking discussions hosted by this bank frequently find pediatricians, geriatric care managers and parenting experts speaking to employees about how to raise physically and mentally healthy kids and care for aging relatives. Honoring all types of families, the firm not only extends benefits to domestic partners and their children but in 2012 granted new adoptive and surrogate parents up to 16 fully paid weeks offand as much as
Grant Thornton
CEO
ChiEf hR OffiCER
Mentoring propels women at this professional services firm, which offers a formal program and maintains informal circles for female managers and partners in many offices. Now it's rolling out a pilot called Mentor Moms, in which experienced mothers help new ones make a smooth transition back to work after maternity or adoption leave (perfect timing, too, since female managers in the
GE
ChaiRman & CEO
SEniOR Vp, hR
Customized schedules are growing increasingly common across all nine businesses of this infrastructure, finance and media company. Employees who work in the aviation organization can flex a whole week (choosing their preferred days out of seven) or scale back to 30 hours with full benefits. In health care, many people compress their workweeks. And in several other areas (corporate, capital, transportation, oil and gas), they often work entirely from home. To maximize office days, moms visit on-site fitness and medical centers and attend seminars on nutrition for kids, real estate and tax tips, heart and breast health, guided meditation, mindfulness and ways to achieve balance.
General Mills
ChaiRman & CEO
Get a haircut, grab a family dinner, pick up new glasses-moms can do a lot at this food manufacturing company's headquarters, thanks to its beauty salon, cafeteria, day care, gym, gas station, tailor and medical clinic with dental and vision care (free to employees, with same-day appointments). A concierge service wraps gifts, researches trips, orders flowers and plans parties. Family members can access free financial coaching, scholarships and a credit union; an employee assistance program finds child care providers and medical specialists. Sabbaticals, flex schedules, summer hours and phase-back arrangements give employees the extra time they need.
Herman Miller
CeO
seniOr VP, PeOPle serViCes
Kid-friendly activities abound at this office furniture manufacturing company, from trick-or-treating at
Intel
CeO
seniOr VP & direCtOr, hr
Arranging child care for 49,339 workers isn't simple, but this technology company has come up with a solution for all of its major locations. In 2012, more than 2,500 employee kids spent time at one of 18 near-site day care facilities, which offer priority enrollment and affordable backup care; employees can also tap
Horizon Healthcare Services
ChAirmAn, President & CeO
seniOr VP, hr
In 2012, this health insurer made a big push to embed telecommuting in its culture, encouraging employees to complete assignments outside the office and go remote part- or full-time. It formalized its work-at-home policy and trained managers to better understand the needs of its increasingly virtual workforce. Such efforts have had an undeniable impact: At least 35% of employees now maintain some form of off-site work arrangement, up from 22% two years ago. (Management supports them by covering any home office expenses deemed necessary for business.) The recent renovation of a gym at headquarters has created a welcome respite for its 1,690 members.
HP
President & CeO
exeCutiVe VP, hr
Moms-to-be cheered when this technology company recently added five days to their maternity leave, giving them 8 to 10 fully paid weeks off. As their families grow, they can save for the future with a 401(k), employee stock purchase plan and pretax health and dependent-care accounts. If they require help with a personal, professional or family issue, they can turn to an employee assistance program for eight free counseling sessions; those with elder care responsibilities may access 10 days of dependent backup care annually. In April, a new sponsorship program was launched for female executives, which pairs them with top leaders for 18 months.
IBM
ChAirmAn, President & CeO
seniOr VP, hr
Doing well at work makes no difference if you can't manage your money. This technology company supports employees with unlimited free financial counseling sessions, which help them make sense of their taxes, mortgages, retirement, estate plans and more. Its own extensive offerings save them additional cash and include affordable day care services, college 529 plans and scholarships, and free elder care consultations. Under its Healthy Rebates initiative, families even earn up to
Johnson & Johnson
ChAirmAn & CeO
VP, hr & exeCutiVe COmmittee member
Caregivers make steady use of the family-friendly programs offered by this health care company. Moms access free memberships to a new service that finds trusted care for their loved ones, and they schedule free consultations with experts to discuss the living situations of ill or elderly relatives or education for kids with special needs. New parents may take five consecutive days off(plus any short-term disability) to bond with infants or newly adopted children, doing so at any point within the first three months after their arrival. Employees can also request another 40 paid hours offper year to address personal or family issues (or take 16 paid hours offto volunteer) without draining vacation time.
Chairman & CEO
DirECtOr, hr
Moms often put themselves low on the priority list, which is why the 29 state-of-the-art health and wellness centers at this financial services firm are such a blessing. Easy to access (even without appointments), they treat sore throats, fevers and pulled muscles; administer insulin, allergy shots or fertility drugs; evaluate blood pressure, cholesterol and weight; and more. Insurance is available to anyone who works 20 hours per week, while free private counseling is offered through the employee assistance program. Emotional challenges are faced in the firm's new Navigating Life Events discussions; led by senior executives at headquarters, they cover topics like Alzheimer's and cancer.
PrEsiDEnt & CEO
sEniOr VP, glObal hr
Women are on the rise at this consumer goods company: They represented just 35% of employees in 2012 but made up at least 41% of those promoted to manager, senior manager and corporate executive. The Women of
KPMG
Chairman & CEO
ViCE Chair, hr & COmmuniCatiOns Bruce Pfau
All employees at this audit, tax and advisory services firm use flextime, and they appreciate the way alternative work options enhance their lives. Audit senior manager
Katten Muchin Rosenman
managing PartnEr Vincent Sergi
DirECtOr Of hr
No attorney succeeds entirely on her own. This law firm deliberately embeds its women in a large, tightly knit community, fostering connections with such powerful organizations as the
KraftFoods Group
CEO
ExECutiVE VP, hr
Going back to school is a dream for many mothers-one this consumer goods company facilitates by offering up to
LEGO Systems
PrEsiDEnt Søren Torp Laursen
sEniOr DirECtOr, hr amEriCas/PaCifiC Mary Sutton
Horseback rides and a hot air balloon delighted families at this toy maker's 80th anniversary party, held in a
MasterCard Worldwide
PrEsiDEnt & CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Employees' kids flourish at this payments technology company, which offers priority enrollment, waived registration fees and tuition subsidies at 74 U.S. child care centers, and affordable backup care with 2,441 providers. Through a free service, parents can find caregivers of all types; the Employee and Family Resource Program will research preschools and summer camps and arranges free parenting consultations on behavior issues, discipline and more. To get ahead, moms can access
March of Dimes Foundation
PrEsiDEnt
sEniOr VP, hr
This nonprofit organization annually upgrades its policies to better protect employee families-and 2012 was no exception. While its new hires typically endure a waiting period to earn medical insurance, immediate coverage is now granted to anyone expecting a child through birth, adoption, surrogacy or foster care. Pregnant women never need to pay any doctor or hospital bills; they also get six fully paid weeks off, or eight (another change) for C-sections. Those who adopt or become foster or surrogate parents earn four weeks of paid leave, for which they are now eligible after six months' tenure (down from one year); adoptive and surrogate parents can tap up to
PrEsiDEnt & CEO
ChiEf hr OffiCEr & sEniOr DiVErsity ExECutiVE
Parents can fulfill many ambitions at this hospitality services company, getting in shape with its fitness centers and wellness workshops, scoring degrees with its
MassMutual Financial Group
Chairman, PrEsiDEnt & CEO
ExECutiVE VP, hr
Great child care is readily accessible at this financial services company: Employees receive priority enrollment at an everexpanding network of child care facilities, which provide full-time, summer and school-vacation services; generous tuition subsidies can cut costs by up to
McGladrey
managing PartnEr & CEO
PrinCiPal natiOnal hr lEaDEr
Keeping pace with its employees' changing needs, this assurance, tax and consulting services firm just introduced 15 days of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption, available to both full-timers and those on reduced schedules. New moms are now compensated for at least three to eight weeks (including disability) while away, and they can add unpaid leave or draw on regular paid time offto lengthen their "break." Should they struggle with any aspect of their jobs or family relationships, they can arrange free sessions with the firm's professional coach, a licensed psychologist. The new Access to the Years Ahead service helps employees get top-notch care for aging relatives.
McGraw-Hill Financial
Chairman, PrEsiDEnt & CEO
ExECutiVE VP, hr
Families of all types are embraced by this financial services company, which grants health insurance to anyone working 20+ hours a week and covers civil union and domestic partners (and their children), as well as adult dependents with special needs. Women get at least nine fully paid weeks offafter a birth (or three paid after an adoption, with up to
Morgan
Chairman & CEO
glObal hEaD Of hr JeffBrodsky
You can tell a lot about an employer by the way it handles a crisis. When Hurricane Sandy hit the
McKinsey & Co.
managing DirECtOr
DirECtOr, hr
Enjoying several long vacations per year would be impossible at many management consulting firms, but this one makes it so with Take Time, an initiative that grants consultants 5 to 10 extra weeks off(with job-guarantee) annually. Added to their existing paid time offof five weeks, it can lead to nearly four months away. But those who stay at the office can step back, too, working reduced schedules of 60% to 90% with full benefits while remaining under consideration for top jobs. Female partners praise the firm's new Pathway to Director program, which provides insight from its most senior leaders and fosters discussions about ways to advance while meeting personal goals.
Chairman, PrEsiDEnt & CEO
ExECutiVE VP, hr
Tackling paperwork gets easier with services provided by this pharmaceutical company. Its health advocate will help employees track down doctors, medical records and second opinions, while its financial experts work to analyze employees' bills, debt and cash flow. Parents may opt to invest in the company's 401(k) or stash cash (
MetLife
Chairman, PrEsiDEnt & CEO
ExECutiVE VP & ChiEf hr OffiCEr
Applying to college can consume a teen's life-the research, the essays, the road trips! This financial services provider reduces stress by connecting families with experts who know the admissions process and can offer advice on funding; kids are also eligible for up to
Moss Adams
CEO
DirECtOr, hr
Wouldn't you love to go on summer break just like your kids? Client-services professionals at this accounting firm get at least 25 days offannually, but they can also take months offafter tax season wraps in April (retaining their tenure and access to benefits while gone). If they decide to keep working, they may instead opt to shiftgears and reduce their hours by 30%. "Flexibility champions" at all 22 firm sites monitor alternative work schedules and ensure that their users remain involved in key training and development activities. In 2012, leaders with children shared their tips for achieving success and maintaining balance at the
Northern Trust
ChAirmAn & CeO
exeCutiVe VP & heAd Of hr S. BiffBowman
Urgent work calls, unreliable babysitters, sudden school closings... what to do when your child care plan falls apart? Employees at this financial services firm turn to its backup care service for at-home help or take kids to affiliated centers, up to 20 days per year. In 2012, nearly 2,700 children (and 46 adult and elder dependents) were looked after by these providers, with unlimited access granted during the
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
u.s. COuntry heAd & President, nPC André
VP & heAd, hr
Women shoot for the stars at this pharmaceutical company. Emerging talent is nurtured with a full year of coaching and mentoring through the global Executive Female Leadership Program; since 2010, 80% of its participants have garnered promotions or new opportunities. Associates can also raise their game by attending "Leading Up" or "Creating Winning Styles," two on-site sessions that explore how to develop an executive presence and establish a larger network of support. Nationwide backup care, child care discounts and subsidies, and a caregivers' group help families; women get 10 fully paid weeks offto give birth, or five paid days offto adopt (with
Pfizer
ChAirmAn & CeO
exeCutiVe VP, WOrldWide hr
Sunny days are cherished by this health care company, which extends its summer hours at most sites from March through November, allowing employees to leave work at
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
President & CeO
seniOr VP, hr
Designing their own work arrangements allows mothers at this academic medical center to make room for family time. Every six weeks, clinical staffers choose new schedules (often requesting extra shifts, or compressing weeks to take added days off); those in corporate functions are more likely to work off-site. "We alternate days at home to accommodate school schedules, bad weather or sick kids," explains
Patagonia
President & CeO
hr direCtOr
Environmentally conscious employees love the child care center at this apparel company's HQ, which treated 62 kids to organic snacks and a "green" education (lessons on nature, conservation and pollution) in 2012.
The Phoenix Companies
President & CeO
seniOr VP, AdministrAtiOn
Community-minded parents take a shine to this life insurance and financial services firm. Those who regularly volunteer for any nonprofit organization (including their kids' schools) can take 40 paid hours offfrom work to continue to do so and earn
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Chair
Chief hr OffiCer
Smart programming ensures this law firm's hardworking staffand attorneys emphasize wellness. Its 10-week Health for Every Body series finds groups working with a holistic health expert to make peace with food and body image. Zumba, strength-training and yoga classes get people moving at the on-site gym in
Principal Financial Group
Chairman, President & CeO
exeCutive vP, hr & COrPOrate serviCes
To meet their child care needs, employees at this financial services company rely on 10% discounts (and waived registration fees) at local child care centers, utilize 20 days of backup care annually at headquarters, access reimbursements for care required by business trips and contact a resource and referral service to locate other providers. Compressed weeks, telecommuting, flextime and other alternative work solutions fill any gaps. It takes only 20 hours of work per week to earn health insurance, which covers employees' domestic partners, foster children and adult children with special needs. Up to
Prudential Financial
Chairman & CeO
seniOr vP, hr
Coming back to work after having a baby can be tough- something this financial services firm recognizes by allowing new moms to take up to 26 job-guaranteed weeks off, with 9 partially paid. (Employees also earn 21 to 36 days of paid time offannually, which many use to supplement this leave). Women who adopt spend 11 weeks away, on average, and are eligible for up to
Qualcomm
Chairman & CeO
exeCutive vP, hr
People who love to learn enjoy working for this wireless technology company, where personal development courses detail how to stay safe online, redirect kids' behavior, fund the college years and more. Health lectures outline illnesses that affect women, explore whether diets work and explain how nutrition and exercise can engender balance. Employees who go back to school may be reimbursed for up to
PNC Financial Services Group
President & CeO
Chief hr OffiCer
Moms make their voices heard at this financial services company, taking on important positions in multiple leadership development programs, nine employee business resource groups and 40+ diversity councils. To get everything done, many opt to telecommute (as 49% of women did in 2012) or simply access their employer's excellent child care, which includes facilities at two
Procter & Gamble
Chairman, President & CeO
Chief hr OffiCer
From July to
PwC
u.s. Chairman & seniOr Partner Bob Moritz
u.s. human CaPital leader
Trading war stories with other parents (all the funny, hair-raising details) can be such a relief. This audit, tax and advisory services firm promotes truth-telling through a nationwide program that finds veteran moms sharing their wisdom with new ones, and maintains a separate, dedicated circle for the caregivers of kids and adults with special needs. Women's networking groups in each market provide professional counsel, while the Women Upfront online community probes career and parenting issues, using videos (a recent one focused on tension between working and stay-at-home moms) and webcasts (female partners talked kids and compromises in "What Does It Mean to Have It All?").
Rothstein Kass
CO-managing PrinCiPals
Chief PeOPle OffiCer
Fantastic time-offpolicies make this public accounting firm a real wow. To get away from the office, eligible employees can combine overtime comp days with standard vacation, then receive partial pay (and full benefits) for a maximum leave of up to four consecutive months. People with customized work arrangements meet regularly with principals for mentoring; if they have reduced hours, they are still paid for all holidays (even those that fall on days they wouldn't normally work). Parents are particularly grateful for a new nationwide backup dependent care program (cost:
SC Johnson
Chairman & CeO
seniOr vP, glObal hr
"No waiting list!" is the unofficial motto of the child care center serving this consumer products company's headquarters, which would rather open extra rooms or stage a class for a single kid than keep employees away. Tuition discounts, credits and subsidies are available to those who use it, which further endears the facility to parents. In 2012, it expanded on its stellar offerings by launching a prenatal class for moms, a junior preschool program for toddlers, developmental screenings for those over age 2 and therapy for little ones with special needs. New parenting seminars addressed discipline and toilet training; a panel at the main office touched on "Surviving Motherhood and the Workplace."
Scripps Health
President & CeO
COrPOrate seniOr vP, hr
In 2012, nearly 20,000 employees and their relatives enjoyed events staged by this health care system, from parties at
State Street
Chairman, President & CeO
exeCutive vP & Chief hr & CitizenshiP OffiCer
Formal flexible work arrangements were used by more than 24% of employees at this financial services company in 2012, including 19% of VPs. While CEO
Ryan
Chairman & CeO
exeCutive vP, COrPOrate exCellenCe
Mothers at this tax services firm have the freedom to work from home, start the day early or late and take as much paid time offas they like (so long as their managers approve). It's widely understood that getting results is more important than face time here, so employees know they have the flexibility to adjust their work plans when, say, a babysitter goes MIA or a toddler has a fever. New moms frequently reduce their hours for an extended period after wrapping up maternity or adoption leave (6 to 12 weeks); others take lengthy leaves of absence, with full benefits for up to 90 days. Salaried employees with five years' tenure are eligible for a paid four-week sabbatical.
Takeda
Chief mediCal & sCientifiC OffiCer
seniOr vP, hr & administratiOn
Families are more than charmed by the child care and kindergarten at this pharmaceutical company's headquarters: Spanning 21,000 square feet, the LEED-certified facility features a giant fish tank, mini-slide, nesting areas, crafttables and a dolls' bed. On weekdays from
Teach for America
CO-CeOs
exeCutive vP, PeOPle, COmmunity & diversity Aimée
With the education of children as its primary objective, it makes sense that this nonprofit would consider the welfare of employee families. In 2012, it began offering them a nationwide backup care program with access to 1,200+ U.S. child care centers and in-home care for dependents of any age. It also gives new mothers eight fully paid weeks offafter a birth or adoption (with
TIAA-CREF
President & CeO
Chief hr OffiCer
Women are 43% of the employees at this financial services organization, which stays true to its calling by helping them preserve and expand their wealth. For several years, it's offered child care discounts and subsidies and free on-site medical care, all of which are appreciated by savvy savers. In 2012, it introduced a match on employee 401(k)s, driving up usage (96% of the workforce now participates, vs. 63% in 2010). It also debuted a health savings account that allows users to stash unlimited cash (and earn a
TriHealth
President & CeO
Chief hr OffiCer
This health care system employs thousands of moms, and it feeds their desire for flexibility by offering short shifts for nurses, floating work pools, compressed schedules and workfrom- home arrangements. In 2012, every woman promoted to the level of manager and above was able to employ some form of alternative work option to meet her needs. Parents attend on-site work life seminars that show them how to communicate better with their kids and help them through challenging times. Special condition-management programs offer free medication, lab work, holistic care and nutrition and fitness counseling to employees with musculoskeletal disorders or diabetes.
Turner Broadcasting System
Chairman & CeO
seniOr vP & Chief hr OffiCer
Activity swirled for employees of this media company in 2012, as they signed up en masse for its 5Ks, triathlons, walking challenges, physical fitness training and divisional wellness competitions. The athletic center at headquarters offered a 12-week body transformation series that leftparticipants 683 pounds lighter; across the company, workers and their spouses or domestic partners earned up to
Texas Instruments
Chairman, President & CeO
Dealing with the push-pull of work and family issues can be tough, so this semiconductor and educational technology company encourages workers to access flextime, compressed workweeks and job-guaranteed career breaks. Corporate officer
Unilever
President, unilever nOrth ameriCa
seniOr vP, hr unilever nOrth ameriCa
Achieving "gender balance" in the workplace is this consumer products company's commendable goal. To that end, it sets clear targets for its CEO and his direct reports around the equal representation of men and women in management roles, promotes inclusiveness through its Global Diversity Board and maintains a formal mentoring initiative that accelerates the progress of high-potential female talent. Its Women's Interactive Network offers professional development programs and intriguing talks and panel discussions (one recent focus: moms and careers). Employees at HQ enjoy a new 10,000+-square-foot fitness facility with workout classes and personal training.
President & CeO
seniOr VP, Hr Janice Bultema
Just
Verizon Communications
CHairman & CeO
CHief administratiVe OffiCer
Modern technology has dramatically reshaped the way people work-and few know that better than this broadband and communications company. In 2012, it debuted Mobility at Work, a program that makes dedicated office space available to the growing number of employees untethered to a specific location. It's a smart move, especially since 76% of its workforce now telecommutes and call center employees in several locations are testing a work-from-home pilot. Parents who need child care use an on-site facility in
Valassis
President & CeO
seniOr VP, Hr Leslie Lenser
When it launched the Valassis Women's Network in 2012, this media and marketing services company created a forum for professional development events and leadership and training activities that would upliftfemale employees. To stay pumped, many of them exercise at on-site fitness centers, take office yoga and aerobics classes, sign up for health and lifestyle coaching and use gym discounts; last year, some even competed with CEO
Viacom
President & CeO
exeCutiVe VP, Hr & administratiOn
From
Tania Díaz- Fernández's sons, Andres, 11, Lucas, 9, and Javier, 3, have all attended
Blue Cross Blue Shield of
79% of managers and executives are women at children's healthcare of atlanta.
Talia, the 2-year-old daughter of CA Technologies'
14 weeKs of fully paid maternity leave, on average, is offered by hp to its employee new moms.
13 WeeKS of paid leave, on average, for adoptive primary caregivers is offered by lego.
100% of employees at mcgraw-hill financial use a flextime schedule.
Takeda's senior HR business partner,
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