It has been said that the family is the nucleus of a civilization. If you’re a working mom, however, you are all too often caught in the middle of work and family life. Luckily, many companies are doing their part to make that work-life balance a bit less precarious.
Working Mother magazine has just released its 2007 Working Mother 100 Best Companies list recognizing organizations that provide benefits like paid maternity leave, flexible work schedules, on-site child care, free massages, career development programs, and other innovative ways to support female employees and create a more loyal (and sane) workforce.
“We know from our surveys that employees who tell us they have better balance [between job and family] tend to be more positive about the company. They indicate they are more willing to stay with the company; they tend to be more productive,” says Maria Ferris, director of IBM’s global workforce diversity programs, in this related article.
Many of the companies on the 100 Best list are already sponsoring ABI’s programs, including the upcoming Grace Hopper Conference which is offering subsidized childcare for all attendees.