After 18 years, Deutsche Bank’s Women on Wall Street events—which address how to break through to the executive level, act on innovative ideas and other topics—remain popular enough to have 1,500-person waitlists.

Plenty of companies have programs that help new moms readjust to work after becoming a parent, but few ever address what happens down the line. With its Survival vs. Sustainability program, introduced in November 2011, this financial services firm offers coaching and peer-mentoring to women who have been back from maternity leave at least 6 to 18 months. Through it they explore the value of maintaining work networks and keeping their careers on track while also creating a strong community of moms with whom they can discuss everyday challenges and triumphs. Participants say that the initiative really increases their focus and commitment to the firm.

CEO, Deutsche Bank Americas Seth Waugh

Managing Director, Head of Reward Richard O’Connell

Women managers/execs 23%

Women hires in 2011 32%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 18

Offers paid paternity leave? Yes

Offers paid adoption leave? Yes

Women in affinity groups in 2011 21%

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 75%