2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies List

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State

To improve their energy and stamina, parents at this health care company take advantage of its comprehensive suite of wellness and fitness programs. At least 75% of employees are enrolled in the...

Accenture

Mothers fill many leadership roles at this management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with notable standouts including Chief Financial Officer Pamela Craig and General...

Allstate

Drop in on the Little Hands day care at this financial services and insurance company’s headquarters, and you’ll see kids trying their hand at arts and crafts, testing their math and science skills...

American Express

While many of its peers are busy cutting family-friendly benefits, this financial services company keeps expanding its offerings—to the delight of employees. Its new Healthy Babies program connects...

AOL

To help its employees achieve work life balance, this Web services company offers five on-site gyms with free fitness classes, provides nap rooms and massage chairs in every location and grants...

Aon

Completing your to-do list is a snap when you work at this global risk management, insurance and human resources consulting firm. Many of its 146 sites host bank branches, dry cleaners, convenience...

Arnold & Porter

Women are 53% of the employees at this prestigious law firm and represent the majority of participants in its mentoring and career counseling programs. Nearly half of all associates, staff attorneys...

AstraZeneca

Employees with expanding families appreciate this pharmaceutical company’s support for flexible schedules. In 2011, 66% of the workforce was able to adjust their hours, while 81% engaged in...

Automatic Data Processing

Helping its employees settle into the community is important to this technology company. When workers buy or sell their homes, they can contact a “move manager” to get information about local...

Bain & Co.

To better understand how this management consulting firm treats moms (who are 17% of its employees), just listen to their stories. “I’ve felt incredibly supported,” says manager Cate Shainker, a...

Bank of America

Learning how to direct a team, speak with authority and manifest an executive presence are skills that come naturally to few people. Women at this bank benefit from programs that show them how to...

Baptist Health South Florida

Want to get in shape? Employees at this health care system have access to eight on-site gyms and eight health offices, and go on frequent exercise walks and runs. It’s easy to find nutritious...

Bayer

There was excitement in the air a few months ago as this health care, materials and nutritional products company opened the doors to its second on-site child care center in Berkeley, CA (its first is...