There was excitement in the air a few months ago as this health care, materials and nutritional products company opened the doors to its second on-site child care center in Berkeley, CA (its first is in Morristown, NJ). Designed to serve 152 infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the state-of-the-art facility—located steps from the labs, offices and manufacturing plants of its health care group—is open weekdays from 7 a.m to 6 p.m. and offers income-based tuition assistance. Employees at other sites may access 10% discounts at a network of child care centers; in Pittsburgh, a summer camp entertains kids ages 5 through 12. All parents appreciate the Professional Moms network, which works with benefits specialists to clarify current maternity leave requirements and medical coverage options.

President Philip Blake

VP, HR Claus Fey

Women managers/execs 35%

Women hires in 2011 39%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 6

Offers paid paternity leave? Yes

Offers paid adoption leave? Yes

Women in affinity groups in 2011 43%

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 75%