Women launch major careers at this global risk management, insurance and human resources consulting firm. To prepare them for success, the firm just introduced Aon University, an online learning portal with job-related courses, and the Centre for Women in Leadership, which helps them ascend into larger roles. Rising stars at the senior management level may be nominated for the Catalyst and Horizons leadership programs, which provide critical work opportunities; annual tuition aid of up to $5,000 benefits everyone. Seminars and workshops on designing the perfect “elevator speech,” enhancing professional effectiveness and improving health and wealth promote attendees’ gains. The Women’s International Network offers access to mentors.

CEO Gregory Case

Senior VP & Global Head of HR Jeremy Farmer

Women managers/execs 43% 

Women among top earners 32% 

Women hires in 2010 55% 

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 7 

Allows new moms to “phase back” into work with reduced hours? Yes

Offers affinity group for new mothers? Yes

Offers backup childcare? Yes

Employees working flexibly 85%