IBM employee kids with top marks and strong SAT scores are eligible for college scholarships of $2,000 to $8,000 per year.

This information technology company offers real help to employees whose children have mental, physical or developmental issues. Its Special Care for Children program covers medical testing and therapies not reimbursed by insurance, plus academic remediation, up to a lifetime maximum of $50,000. And its new Exceptional Caregiving website fosters support groups among parents and serves as a resource on education, health care and financial strategies. The recently created Global Work/Life Council is designed to spearhead equally vital initiatives. In the meantime, employees can manage stress by following wellness action plans that boost their energy, improve their diets and get them into shape. Workers receive $150 for completing them.
 

Chairman, President & CEO Samuel Palmisano

VP, Diversity & Workforce Programs Ronald C. Glover

Women managers, senior managers and corporate execs 29%

Women among top earners 21%

Women on board of directors 23%

Women corporate executive hires in 2009 Private  

Women participating in management or leadership training in the past year* 27%

Women participating in formalized executive succession planning last year* 22%

Women promoted last year who utilized a formal flexible work arrangement Not tracked  

Do formal compensation policies reward managers who help women advance? Yes

*Percentages reflect number of women participants versus company’s total female workforce.