The best companies for working moms


Working moms are constantly looking for the perfect work-life balance. It’s not easy working a full-time job and raising kids at the same time, and, luckily, employers are becoming more understanding in this regard. There are plenty of companies who have now started to give a lot more attention and support to working mothers in terms of overtime, flexibility, leave, and company culture.

With more and more people setting up their own businesses these days, it is in the best interests of companies to become more appealing and to attract long-term employees. And, it’s clear that working moms are a crucial part of the workforce. It’s refreshing to see that a lot of companies are going out of their way to make sure moms feel valued and looked after in the business. Here is a list of some of the best companies out there for working moms:

Accenture

One of the leading companies in the digital and tech world, you’d expect Accenture to rank highly on this list, and they certainly do! The company not only prides itself on excellence but, also, is one of the leading businesses in its treatment of working moms. Women who work here and choose to have a kid will receive 16 weeks of full pay for maternity leave. They can also choose to work locally for a year following childbirth and arrange to have breast milk shipped to their home free of charge. There are also 120 hours of backup care services that can be used, not to mention flexible working hours. You can rest assured you’re in the best place as a working mother with Accenture.

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IBM

IBM is one of the most recognizable and successful companies in the world, so it’s no wonder they treat working moms so well. The technology company has some of the leading opportunities for women in the business. They offer some of the best career flexibility in the industry, and an excellent health insurance program that starts after working just 20-hours a week. There is also up to 14 weeks maternity leave on full pay, as well as 6 weeks for adoptive mothers. IBM is one of the most respected companies in the world, and much of that is due to the way they look after their staff.

PwC

PricewaterhouseCoopers is a multinational financial services company, that is also one of the leading companies for single mothers in the world. There is a program that allows mothers to work just a few months of the year, and new mothers will get a minimum of 6 weeks maternity leave on full pay. The company also has a ‘working mothers’ support group that is used to help new moms through the process, and discuss the highs and lows of being a mother. This is a fantastic company to work for, and really accommodating for new mothers trying to negotiate the world of working and parenting.

There are a lot of companies out there that treat working mothers well. But, we feel like these three are the market leaders in terms of the way they look after moms and provide them with opportunities to focus on parenthood without worrying about their careers. If you are a working mom, you need to find a company that is going to look after you and will have your best interests at heart.

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