$400 is the annual subsidy for backup dependent care Ernst & Young introduced last year.

More women are promoted to partner at this New York City–based financial services firm than at any of the other Big Four, and it’s easy to see why: High-performing employees in each business unit are assigned to top clients and projects by the Career Watch program, which seeks out female candidates to fill the executive pipeline. Once promoted, women can take the Pathway to Meaningful Partnership course (led by female executives and coaches) to improve their communication, presentation and sales skills. The course also outlines what’s expected of them business-wise. Women’s PLAN, a three-year career development program, then links participants with a job coach and an executive-board mentor to ensure greater success. All told, 96% of the women in top positions here came from within the firm.

Chairman & CEO: Jim Turley

Americas Inclusiveness Officer: Billie Williamson

Women managers/execs: 44%

Women among top earners: 30%

Women on board of directors: 20%

Women corporate executive hires in 2008: 26%

Women participating in management or leadership training in the past year: 90%

Women participating in formalized executive succession planning last year: 30%

Women promoted last year who utilized a formal flexible work arrangement: 10%

Formal compensation policies reward managers who help women advance: Yes