Few things make a working parent feel as bad as having to miss a kid’s school play or big game because of the job—but employees at this alcoholic beverage company don’t have to worry. Every month, they receive 8 hours of school activity leave (up to 40 hours per year) to participate in these memorable moments. Older kids are just as grateful for the company’s college coaching program (their parents tap up to $10,000 in tuition aid to further their own educations). Women occupy the majority of spots in the company’s formal mentoring programs, and its Spirited Women resource group offers career development and networking opportunities. To fight stress, moms take salsa, spin or boxing lessons at headquarters’ on-site gym. Everyone enjoys a wealth of paid time off annually, from 15 days of vacation, 11 holidays and 5 volunteer days to 3 floating holidays.

President Larry Schwartz

SVP, HR Eliana Zem

Women managers/execs 40%

Women hires in 2011 44%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 7

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 95%