At Turner Broadcasting System, 25 vans ferry employees to and from work so they can avoid Atlanta congestion. In 2008, 250 workers got on board.

Coping with a child’s autism diagnosis is never easy, but for employees of this Atlanta-based media giant, help is only a phone call away. After years of staff requests for support, the company just introduced its Autism Advocate program, which connects parents with a licensed specialist for treatment advice and aid finding resources. Meanwhile, an expanded family medical benefit provides up to $30,000 annually for coverage of autism or autism spectrum disorder. New or potential parents seeking developmental information can contact registered nurses to discuss matters—even before they conceive. A new parenting group at headquarters gives moms a place to trade tips.

Chairman & CEO: Philip Kent

Senior VP & Chief HR: Officer Loretta Walker

Women managers/execs: 46%

Women among top earners: 36%

Women on board of directors: 33%

Women corporate executive hires in 2008: 33% 

Women participating in management or leadership training in the past year: 11%

Women participating in formalized executive succession planning last year: 30%

Women promoted last year who utilized a formal flexible work arrangement: N/A

Formal compensation policies reward managers who help women advance: Yes