CHILD-CARE CHEER Mothers who work for this medical manufacturer love the discounts they receive at national day-care chains and at on-site child-care centers at its Zebulon and Research Triangle Park locations in North Carolina, as well as at 14 near-site facilities. Pregnant employees each receive a visit from an ergonomics specialist, who retrofits their workspaces for comfort.

FLEX ABILITY Employees become eligible for health benefits after working just 20 hours per week and can take advantage of a variety of alternative work arrangements as needs arise.
While 45% of staffers formally flex their hours and about a third telecommute or work from remote locations, many also use these options informally.

TAKE LEAVE New parents can take 26 weeks of job-guaranteed time off following the birth or adoption of a child, with six paid weeks for birthmoms.

STRESS BUSTERS Workshops encourage employees to exercise, eat right and conserve their mental and emotional resources. Several offices even offer “tranquillity rooms,” where recliners and CD players with headphones help staffers relax.

Women managers/execs 3,530
Women among top earners 35%
Women on board of directors 6%
CEO Andrew Witty
Senior VP, HR Claire Thomas