2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies List

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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner

Employees at this law firm may take 24 job-guaranteed weeks off to welcome a new baby or adopt a child, with 12 or 18 weeks fully paid. They can then bring infants to the day care center at...

First Horizon National

Meaningful work life programs help employees thrive at this financial services company. Take the Working Parents Network: “It gives those of us who are caring for others the chance to exchange ideas...

Freddie Mac

Fulfilling family obligations got a little easier after this secondary mortgage lender launched a formal flexible work arrangement policy in 2011. In addition to making flextime and compressed...

Genentech

Caring for its employees’ health is a priority for this biotechnology firm. If they’re not feeling well, the medical clinic at headquarters can help by filling prescriptions, treating colds and...

General Electric

Parents at this infrastructure, finance and media company cheered the recent news that it would be granting two fully paid weeks off to all new parents. (Those who celebrated a child’s arrival in...

General Mills

Generating lively discussions about everything from kids’ weight issues to discipline and cell phone privacy, the Parenting Club at this food manufacturing company prepares members to handle any...

Goldman Sachs

Being savvy with money is second nature for moms who work at this investment banking, securities and investment management firm. They relish its complimentary consultations with financial experts,...

Grant Thornton

Parents occupy more than 40% of all jobs at this professional services firm, so many people were thankful when it introduced its new backup dependent care program in 2011. The program, which is also...

HCA Virginia Health System—Richmond Market

This health care system’s summer FamilyPalooza events—which variously feature a petting zoo, a magic show, face painting and jugglers–entertain the people of Richmond, VA. For employees and their...

Horizon Healthcare Services, Inc.

Talented, driven women have a real future with this health insurer, as female employees receive up to 80% of its executive coaching, management and leadership training opportunities and tuition...

Want to help out with a child’s classroom activities? This technology company gives parents four paid hours of volunteer time off per month, which they can use to assist educators. “It means I don’t...

IBM

Women are 23% of all corporate executives at this technology company, and two thirds of those who hold these positions worldwide are mothers. Among their ranks is Jeanette Horan, the company’s first...

Intel

Delighting employees with its constant quality-of-life improvements, this technology company has been especially busy lately. In addition to opening three primary care centers for workers in Rio...