Whether it’s noon or 3 a.m., employees of this biopharmaceutical company know they can call or email its resource and referral service to get answers to their most important questions. If they want to talk to a counselor about their relationships, need to consult with a financial guru about their kids’ bat mitzvahs, require the services of a geriatric expert to locate assisted-living facilities or have to draw up legal papers for family members, they can be put in touch with relevant experts. In 2011, 92% of the employees who used this service (the majority of whom were women) said it helped them address or resolve their concerns. Others take comfort in the company’s five on-site child care facilities, sweat out their stress at its eight on-site fitness centers, relax by wandering its nature trails or swing a bat on one of its sports teams. Employees are allowed to telecommute when needed, and summer hours are available to all.

CEO Lamberto Andreotti

Women managers/execs 43%

Women hires in 2011 47%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 8

Offers paid paternity leave? Yes

Offers paid adoption leave? Yes

Women in affinity groups in 2011 Not tracked

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 99%