Parents at this financial services provider frequently turn to their colleagues for professional advice. In 2011, its women’s network held 58 events, among them a series of educational workshops (sample title: “My Career Path and What I’ve Learned,” by claims VP Darla Finchum). Formal mentoring is available, and employees chosen for its Women’s Leadership Circles (aimed at managers and financial services representatives) receive executive coaching. All workers learn from seminars on how to create healthy relationships, balance work and life and stick to a family budget, and some even decide to check out webinars on caring for elder relatives, keeping kids safe on the internet and dealing with teen substance abuse. Should they need info on child care, elder care or family counseling, employees can contact the company’s work life assistance provider.

Chairman, President & CEO Steven Kandarian

Executive VP & Chief HR Officer Frans Hijkoop

Women managers/execs 44%

Women hires in 2011 49%

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 9%

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 95%