2012 Working Mother 100 Best Companies List

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State

In 2011, this health care system introduced a bachelor’s of science in nursing program on its main campus. All employees get an average of 27 hours of continuing education per year, but management is...

MetLife

Parents at this financial services provider frequently turn to their colleagues for professional advice. In 2011, its women’s network held 58 events, among them a series of educational workshops (...

Moffitt Cancer Center

Going back to work after maternity leave is tough, but this cancer research and treatment center softens the blow by allowing primary caregivers to phase back into their jobs for up to four weeks,...

Morgan Stanley

From its healthy-pregnancy programs and stress management sessions to its cancer screenings, this financial services firm strives to keep workers well, offering six on-site health clinics, two...

Moss Adams

When they make it to the top, leaders at this accounting firm don’t forget about those on their way up—they help them climb the ladder, too. As part of a unique program, 689 managers, senior managers...

New York Life Insurance

How many people can say that their employer helped their dreams come true? That was the case for 14 employees and agents at this life insurance firm in 2011, when they added to their families by...

Northern Trust

With the launch of its Working Families Business Resource Council at the end of 2011, this financial services firm showed its dedication to employee parents, who appreciate its lunchtime seminars on...

Northwestern Memorial HealthCare

Expectant moms who work at this academic medical center love its on-site prenatal yoga, counseling for new parents, sibling courses, breastfeeding consultations and the employee health clinic at...

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Since they often lead employees all over the world, many moms at this pharmaceutical company have come to rely on flex schedules. In 2011, employees in the development business unit worked from home...

Patagonia

Whether they’re playing tug-of-war, shooting hoops or batting tennis balls, employees at this apparel company have a riotous time competing against their industry peers in Ventura, CA’s annual...

Pearson

Big changes were afoot at this media company in 2011. Its six-week Global Corporate Challenge saw U.S. workers strapping on pedometers and walking an average of 11,385 steps per day, which helped the...

Pfizer

Moms who want to move up find plenty of inspiration at this health care company, which boasts a speaker series on gender research and career management and offers mentoring circles, leadership...

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

Hearing how other women with children have achieved career success can be a real comfort to working moms. At this law firm, female partners have long offered professional guidance to up-and-coming...