Best Workplaces for Working Parents 2017
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Workday
- Information Technology
- Pleasanton, CA, US
What employees are saying
Management makes it very clear that personal lives come first and work is to be balanced with your outside life. We focus a lot on personal health from things like exercise, taking time off, team building events and simply having fun.
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ULTIMATE SOFTWARE
- Information Technology
- WESTON, FL, US
What employees are saying
I just returned from my 4 weeks of paid paternity leave and it was a once in a lifetime experience! Most companies still do not recognize the value a father can provide to his family after the birth of a child, so we are blessed that Ultimate does!
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Deloitte
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
Executive leadership tries to create an atmosphere of good work/life balance. Benefits are very competitive including a wellness benefit, 16-week paid caregiver leave, sabbatical program and retirement pension plan fully funded by firm.
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Comcast NBCUniversal
- Telecommunications
- Philadelphia , PA, US
What employees are saying
New Parental leave policy is a huge win! I love that fact that even though we are a Fortune 50 company people genuinely care about your well-being and your life outside of Comcast.
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Salesforce
- Information Technology
- San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
Work life integration is the best I have ever had in my career. The job is fast-paced and demands are high, but I’m empowered and measured on my deliverables. I’m given the flexibility to manage my schedule so that I can be present with my family.
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Edward Jones
- Financial Services & Insurance
- St. Louis, MO, US
What employees are saying
You have the opportunity to build a career to whatever level of success you desire. You can have as flexible of a schedule as you want as long as you run an ethical and profitable branch.
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Cooley LLP
- Professional Services
- Palo Alto, CA, US
What employees are saying
In addition to the generous leave policy for parents, Cooley permits employees to gradually ease back into their work schedule for 6 months after returning. This benefit was invaluable in enabling me to return back to work.
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SAP America
- Information Technology
- Newtown Square, PA, US
What employees are saying
While in the middle of a very difficult set of diagnoses for my daughter, I was promoted to a highly visible position. I was not only able to take care of my family, but excel in my job because SAP's flexibility and excellent training programs.
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Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc
- Professional Services
- Raleigh, NC, US
What employees are saying
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Kimley-Horn's support and recognition of women professionals and their emphasis on work-life balance is unparalleled. There is no feeling that there is a ""glass ceiling"" present at Kimley-Horn.
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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
- Retail
- Rochester, NY, US
What employees are saying
Wegmans allows me the time to be a mom as well as understanding that I need to work as much as possible too. If my child is ill, leaving to get him is never as issue.
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American Express
- Financial Services & Insurance
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
It’s unique in that there are multiple opportunities to broaden experiences, expand careers and develop new skill sets. As a female executive with aspirations to continue to grow my career, this is key to my decision to remain with AmEx.
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- Hospitality
- San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
Kimpton stresses work/life balance! They encourage team members to take time off and recharge. They truly make you like you are important and a valued team member.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Hospitality
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
Hyatt sees me as an individual and values work / life balance. By recently changing benefits allowing expectant mothers' paid maternity leave has taken a great leap forward!
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
- Information Technology
- San Jose, CA, US
What employees are saying
I love that HR has implemented a "return to work" support system that allows parents to work part time or work from home while they transition back into the work routine.
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USAA (United Services Automobile Association)
- Financial Services & Insurance
- San Antonio, TX, US
What employees are saying
USAA really looks at work life balance and allows employees to work from home as needed. Just offered a new parental benefits that allows time off for mother and father to enjoy time with their new child even if they adopted.
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World Wide Technology
- Information Technology
- Saint Louis , MO, US
What employees are saying
WWT is exceptionally good at work/life balance. I have two children and I’m involved in their school and activities. It's very important to me to watch my kids grow and be an active parent while doing my job to the best of my ability.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
Here, we have the ability to shift and adjust as life/personal goals change. The organization presents tremendous opportunities to redefine your career several times.
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Genentech
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- South San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
I am given flexibility and full control of my own time to ensure I get my work done during the day while juggling my role at home being a parent of a toddler. I appreciate my manager to trust my work ethics and value my work life balance.
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VMware, Inc.
- Information Technology
- Palo Alto, CA, US
What employees are saying
Very family friendly, particularly to fathers as the paid parental leave policy provides 18 weeks fully paid for moms and dads alike.
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EY
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
It is hard to find companies where you truly feel that being a working mom does not inhibit your career potential. At EY, I feel supported by the firm's official policies and motivated by the fact that many of our partners are working mothers.
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Accenture
- Professional Services
- New York, NY, US
What employees are saying
Fantastic support for working parents. I recently had my first child and was able to take 16 weeks 100% paid time off. There are also wonderful groups providing support, information, and career opportunities to help with work/life balance.
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Zillow Group
- Real Estate
- Seattle, WA, US
What employees are saying
This is a phenomenal company. They treat people like humans and go out of their way to promote a healthy work life balance. I love coming to work. I have friends here. Legit, our-kids-play-together-and-we-have-a-glass-of-wine friends. It's incredible.
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Capital One
- Financial Services & Insurance
- McLean, VA, US
What employees are saying
Capital One really takes interest in the individual and their personal brand development, with programs like the Career Development Center. Everyone is treated like family and the opportunities for advancements are endless.
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Plante & Moran, PLLC
- Professional Services
- Southfield, MI, US
What employees are saying
You are able to balance your life circumstances around the work environment with great flexibility. The "we care" philosophy is not just some gimmicky phrase, it is practiced every day in how people are treated.
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West Monroe Partners
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
One of the most unique things is the chiefs program. If you want to be a chief of anything, you can. You come with a business plan, get money, and can make a difference with your personal passion.
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Squarespace
- Information Technology
- New York City, NY, US
What employees are saying
I think there is a really great work life balance due to the flexible PTO policy. They are also pretty flexible when it comes to work working from home.
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Orrick
- Professional Services
- San Francisco, CA, US
What employees are saying
I recently had a child and cannot say enough about the firm's maternity leave policy and ongoing support of flexible working arrangements. It is almost unheard of for a professional to receive 6 months of maternity leave with full pay.
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Intuit Inc.
- Information Technology
- Mountain View, CA, US
What employees are saying
I am a new mom, and the accommodation has been amazing. My boss is flexible and encouraging, while also pushing me to continue to grow my career. Often I hear working moms talking about a boss who does one or the other, rarely both.
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NVIDIA
- Information Technology
- Santa Clara, CA, US
What employees are saying
We have a great maternity AND paternity leave policy. Men can take up to 12 weeks which is nice for women too because I'm now not the only one taking 12+ weeks off when I have a kid.
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The Progressive Corporation
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Mayfield Village, OH, US
What employees are saying
I started working at Progressive 3 months after having my child, and I was grateful to be able to use the lactation room and go to my child's medical appointments without any strain in my work life. They don't make me choose work over family.
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Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Golden Valley, MN, US
What employees are saying
The company has an on-site day-care for employees' children that is outstanding, and cost is somewhat subsidized. Kids are present in the building on walks, dining with their parents, presenting flag day parades, artwork etc.
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Rocket Companies
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Detroit, MI, US
What employees are saying
Every child of a team member receives a birthday card with money or a free Fathead voucher (under a certain age). Having kids myself, it's pretty cool to see them get a gift from my work.
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Scripps Health
- Health Care
- San Diego, CA, US
What employees are saying
Scripps is considerate of working mothers and the unique challenges we face like trying to provide breast milk to your child while working. It provides a good balance between work and personal life including meditation & classes to balance stress.
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Hilton
- Hospitality
- McLean, VA, US
What employees are saying
I love my job at Hilton because I enjoy the work I do. I am able to balance my responsibilities as a mother and partner to my husband without sacrificing my career aspirations.
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First Horizon Corporation
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Memphis, TN, US
What employees are saying
The sense of teamwork among the department is a unique and wonderful thing to be a part of. The priority of encouraging employees to have a work life balance by ensuring fair work load and flexibility is a blessing.
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Point B Inc.
- Professional Services
- Seattle, WA, US
What employees are saying
The culture is unusually collaborative in my experience. Management and frontline are equally concerned about work-life balance and will go the extra mile to support one another.
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Marriott International
- Hospitality
- Bethesda, MD, US
What employees are saying
I have found the management to be extremely empathetic and accommodating. I’ve had a couple of difficult moments and they bent over backwards to make things better for me. I LOVE my job. I want to work here forever.
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Navy Federal Credit Union
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Vienna, VA, US
What employees are saying
This past winter I had my first child and it was amazing news that NFCU increased their maternity leave to 12 paid weeks for both part time and full time employees. I was able to use my maternity leave without depleting personal leave or sick leave.
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LaSalle Network
- Professional Services
- Chicago , IL, US
What employees are saying
The advancement it completely in your own hands. They respect if you can only do XY and Z due to other responsibilities and work with your schedule/limitation to still help execute your role to the best of your ability.
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Crowe
- Professional Services
- Chicago, IL, US
What employees are saying
This job is just very flexible. We are a two parent working household and if I have to leave early because the baby is sick I can get her home and napping and continue my workday without being forced to take the day off.
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SAS Institute Inc.
- Information Technology
- Cary, NC, US
What employees are saying
The emphasis on work/life balance really stands out. Management is receptive to employees taking time off to be with their families. Also, the Work/Life Department offers classes from everything from breast feeding to dating to elder care.
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Total Merchant Services
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Woodland Hills, CA, US
What employees are saying
It's not just a job. I feel as if it's my second home.
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PrimeLending
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Dallas, TX, US
What employees are saying
It is definitely a company that understands that we have lives outside of work and is so good about having to take unplanned time. It is one of the only companies that I have worked for that I feel that I am more than just an employee, but a person.
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David Weekley Homes
- Construction
- Houston, TX, US
What employees are saying
As a parent, it is always a worry that I might need a day off for sick children or an emergency. My co workers and manager have always told me "family and your health come first." I truly hope I get to retire here. I've never been so happy.
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Pariveda
- Professional Services
- Dallas, TX, US
What employees are saying
I love that no one blinks an eye when I have to go pick up my child from daycare. This company understands that this is a community and that I think is very unique in Texas.
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Bank of America
- Financial Services & Insurance
- Charlotte, NC, US
What employees are saying
I’ve been given the opportunity to change positions and try different roles, and been able to circle back when opportunities came up. The corporation has given me the room to grow and succeed at home and at work. I couldn’t have asked for more.
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Texas Health Resources, Inc.
- Health Care
- Arlington, TX, US
What employees are saying
Texas Health Resources has been very good to me. With a flexible schedule I was able to attend all my kids' extra activities. They are grown now and I didn't miss a one thanks to Texas Health Resources.
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Roth Staffing Companies, L.P.
- Professional Services
- Orange, CA, US
What employees are saying
The company truly cares about the well-being and success of its employees. They provide the tools necessary to succeed and encourage a strong work/life balance.
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T-Mobile USA
- Telecommunications
- Bellevue, WA, US
What employees are saying
Child care benefits are great; not a lot of companies help -- let alone acknowledge -- child care expenses. In return, parents are able to come to work more and not have to worry about the extra stress of paying for child care.
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Atlantic Health System
- Health Care
- Morristown, NJ, US
What employees are saying
I think the amount of PTO is generous along with the maternity leave benefits. If you need someone to watch your child in a pinch while you work, you can get someone to babysit at your home for free on that day.
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