Moms-to-be enjoy a healthy-pregnancy program at this consumer products company, where they get up to 12 weeks off for maternity leave (with 6 fully paid). As the baby grows, they may tap tuition discounts at day care centers nationwide, or try out their employer’s $2-per-hour backup care program. If they have questions about parenthood, they can talk to mentors at the Working Parents Network, or attend dedicated seminars for those raising children with special needs and sandwich-generation caregivers. Most employees can work anywhere (if their function allows): 48% of them flex their hours or telecommute, while 73% compress their workweeks. Recent company courses in tai chi, yoga and meditation have added calm to busy days.

President, North America Kees Kruythoff

VP, HR Sumeet Salwan

Women managers/execs 37%

Women hires in 2011 44%

Average weeks of fully paid maternity leave offered 6

Offers paid paternity leave? No

Offers paid adoption leave? No

Women in affinity groups in 2011 16%

Offers backup child care? Yes

Employees working flexibly 48%