Highlighting the top companies that are paving the way for new moms and families everywhere, Working Mother magazine has named Booz Allen Hamilton as one of the 2011 Working Mother 100 Best Companies. Demonstrating the power of change and their unwavering commitment to parents nationwide, Booz Allen was honored for its offers of flextime hours, telecommuting, paid maternity leave and employee assistance programs.
“With more than 169,000 women hired last year, this year’s 100 Best Companies make up an impressive group of winners who offer family-driven programs and benefits that far outpace their competitors,” said Carol Evans, President, Working Mother Media. “This year’s winning companies are proof that success lies in the numbers—97 percent of companies are offering prenatal education, weight-loss, wellness, and stress-reduction programs to employees at every level.”
The magazine praised Booz Allen’s family leave for adoptive parents, which allows a primary caregiver of an adopted child two weeks off to bond with their new family member. Also noted was the firm’s Family Ambassador program, which links recent area transplants with established locals for advice on schools, housing, and more. The firm’s Parents Forum, which provides guidance on international adoptions, the college admissions process, assistive devices for children with special needs, and more, was also highlighted by the magazine.
The Working Mother 100 Best Companies are judged on answers to 650 questions, including data on the access and usage of flexible work arrangements, parental leave, childcare, health and wellness support and the advancement of women to all levels of management.
Booz Allen Hamilton will be celebrated at this year’s Working Mother 100 Best Companies WorkLife Congress October 18-20, 2011, in New York City.
Methodology:
Companies were selected for the 2011 Working Mother 100 Best Companies based on an extensive application with more than 650 questions that surveys the usage, availability and tracking of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them. Seven areas were measured and scored for the 2011 initiative: workforce profile, benefits, women’s issues and advancement, child care, flexible work, parental leave and company culture. For this year’s 100 Best, particular weight was given to benefits, flexibility and parental leave.
