Since they often lead employees all over the world, many moms at this pharmaceutical company have come to rely on flex schedules. In 2011, employees in the development business unit worked from home up to four days a week, simply using phone or video to conference in for meetings with their global colleagues; this year, the company aims to expand such options. Employees who seek advancement can obtain assistance in attending college, tapping tuition reimbursements worth up to $10,000 for undergraduate courses or $15,000 for MBAs, and accessing 20% discounts on health care management degrees through the College of Saint Elizabeth, in Convent Station, NJ. Parenting webinars are frequently held at 8:30 p.m., so even busy workers can attend.

President André Wyss

VP & Head, HR Steven Baert

Women managers/execs 50%

Women hires in 2011 54%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 10

Offers paid paternity leave? Yes

Offers paid adoption leave? Yes

Women in affinity groups in 2011 33%

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 30%