24,000 families in need last year received a week’s worth of food through Feeding America from a KPMG donation, on behalf of its workers.

This New York City–based professional services firm is always seeking ways to increase its employees’ personal freedom.  When it heard last year that remote workers had trouble connecting to the Internet on the fly, it shelled out for 3,000 wireless Aircards to help 13% of its total workforce log on from any location, with more to follow. Employees usually work with clients in highly individual ways, dictating their own schedules and meeting places. To keep women from ever feeling stuck, the Managing Career/Life Choices program helps rising senior associates map out long-term goals with an eye toward personal priorities. In a recent survey, 83% of the firm’s primary caregivers reported being able to take time off whenever they needed. Parents also receive deep discounts on up to 20 days of in-home and center-based backup care.

Chairman: Timothy P. Flynn

Vice Chair, HR: Dr. Bruce Pfau

Women managers/execs: 38%

Women among top earners: 19%

Women on board of directors: 13%

Women corporate executive hires in 2008: 12%

Women participating in management or leadership training in the past year: 39%

Women participating in formalized executive succession planning last year: 17%

Women promoted last year who utilized a formal flexible work arrangement: 3%

Formal compensation policies reward managers who help women advance: Yes