Getting the chance to work with woman’s best friend isn’t the only reason to seek out this specialty retail company: Anyone who puts in at least 36 hours per week here is eligible for tuition reimbursement, which climbs to $3,000 after two years of service. At least 90% of full-time hourly employees were also able to adjust their hours at some point last year, while 50% telecommuted and 10% compressed their workweeks. After the birth of a child, female workers can phase back into their jobs for up to a month.

President and CEO: Robert Moran

Senior VP, HR: Neil Stacey

Work hours required for family health insurance: 1

Formal advancement program offered for hourly employees? No

% of hourly employees promoted to manager positions: 8%

Job-skills training offered for hourly employees? Yes

Managers rewarded for helping hourly employees advance? Yes

Lactation program offered for nursing mother employees? No

Paid time off offered to employees? Yes

Employee mothers with one year of service offered extra time off (beyond the 12 weeks required by FMLA) following childbirth? Yes