Innovative Companies for the Working Parent - Part 3 of 3
Here is a list of other companies that have gained recognition amongst their employees and the work force in general for having innovative programs to help the working parent meet the demands of work, home, and finance.
With all the companies on this list, you will find that there is typically some type of flex work scheduling program, additional maternity leave, or discounted day care. Some of them will also provide on site services that help to eliminate the number of routine tasks that parents have to complete in their off hours.
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Merrill Lynch is based in New York, NY and provides financial services to private, institutional and government clients. There are, of course, Merrill Lynch branch offices all over the United States. They have a total of 51,100 employees in their New York Offices and 21,500 of those are women.
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Turner Broadcasting System produces news, entertainment and young-adult programs. They currently provide jobs to 9049 employees and 4,105 of those are women.
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Freddie Mac located in Mclean, VA sporting 5414 employees, 2680 of which are women. They provide financing for home mortgages and rental housing.
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patagonia is located in Ventura, CA. They manufacture outdoor apparel and accessories. They are small but innovative and growing every year. They currently sport an employee base of only 764 employees, with 416 of those being women.
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Lego is based in Enfield, CT. and has long been the name associated with the manufacturing of toys that are now sold in more than 130 countries. Lego has 906 employees and 543 of those are women.
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Covington in Washington, DC is another small company with a big agenda of services for its employees. Covington provides corporate, litigation, and regulatory counsel. With 1043 employees, 600 are women and they are continuing to grow.
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Intel has its headquarters in Santa Clara, CA, but also has major facilities in the Portland Oregon area. They are one of the companies that has truly created a modern work force, while always being the innovative leader in high tech manufacturing of computer systems. With 46,207 employees they show 11,166 of those being women.
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Microsoft is the Seattle-based giant developed by Bill Gates. They develop computer software, services and solutions. In their Washington state facility, they employ 51,143 people, with 13,043 of those being women.
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Bank of America is based in Charlotte, NC, but provides jobs all over the United States. Their employees total 186,892 and 123,127 of those are women. B of A is of course, well known for its banking services, but they also provide investing, asset management and other financial and risk management services as well.
If one does a bit of research while they are on the job hunt, they can find many companies that are taking major strides to provide a work environment that enhances the working parents life and helps to keep the “work/life balance” more balanced.
Whatever your needs are, when you are interviewing, ask about the programs that the company offers to its employees. You’ll be surprised to find how many employers are attempting to bring on programs that help to meet those needs.
Tags: work life balance, working parent