Offering good childcare benefits is one of the top ways employers can combat the pay gap, but it's also simply good for business: studies have shown that offering childcare benefits can reduce absenteeism by as much as 30%, and turnover by up to 60%.
Although not all companies can live up to the childcare perks (like multiple onsite daycare facilities) offered by tech juggernauts like Google and Apple, there are other childcare-related benefits that make a big difference for all working parents. And especially moms, who tend to bear the brunt of childcare responsibilities.
From generous paid parental leave (we'll be doing a dedicated post on that soon), gradual returns to work, paid time off to take care of sick children, and childcare benefits like backup daycare and flexible spending accounts, there's a lot that employers can do to help ease the burden of childcare expectations placed on women.
Check out the benefits these 15 companies offer to support working parents' childcare needs -- and to help ensure that women don't have to choose between their careers and their children!
Dow Jones
Onsite Daycare
Bonus Points: Dow Jones also offers a return-to-work program for anyone who has been out of the workforce for two years because of childcare, family care, or other life events.
View Dow Jones' open roles & additional benefits.
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Intuit
Call for backup care when you need it
Dependent Care FSA, Backup Care, & More
Bonus Points: Intuit offers a return-to-work program and flexible work arrangements. And college admissions coaches for your children!
View Intuit's open roles & additional benefits.
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Microsoft
Special Discounts on Childcare & Subsidized Backup Care
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Expedia Group
Work from home when you need to
Dependent Care & Childcare
Bonus Points: Work from home + reduced/flexible hours.
View Expedia Group's open roles & additional benefits.
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Fidelity
Backup Dependent Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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FTI Consulting
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
View FTI Consulting's open roles & additional benefits.
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New York Life
Backup Childcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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Bloomberg
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
View Bloomberg's open roles & additional benefits.
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Yelp
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Bright Horizons Daycare
View Yelp's open roles & additional benefits.
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PwC
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Backup Childcare Centers, & Helping Parents Find the Right Nanny
Bonus Points:Family and individual sick days.
View PwC's open roles & additional benefits.
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Raytheon
Adjust your schedule so you have time for morning drop-off
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Bonus Points:Flexible schedules.
View Raytheon's open roles & additional benefits.
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T Rowe Price
Dependent Care Spending Accounts & Childcare Backup Support
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Thales
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Reimbursement Account
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Wells Fargo
Parental and Critical Caregiving Leaves
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What childcare benefits mean the most to you? Let us know @powertofly.
