Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2019 i Working Mother

“Stellar organizations give dads the time and flexibility to be hands-on at home.” My husband, Paul, and I both work full time at very different jobs (he’s a sales engineer for a software company). But it’s our vastly different experiences as working parents that really stand out. He’s never bolted out of a meeting to make a beeline for the bathroom during a pregnancy nausea bout. He’s never had to pray he’s not leaking after squeezing in a quickie pump session. Plus, he and all his fellow working dads are simply more likely to be paid what they’re worth: Moms earn just 69 cents for every dollar fathers do. Infuriating. In some respects, though—and I know this is controversial—we working moms have it better than our male counterparts. Hear me…

The prevalence of female breadwinners is on the rise. In 1967, only 16 percent of U.S. women were either single working moms or married mothers who earned more than their partners; by 2017, that number ballooned to 41 percent, according to the Center for American Progress. But achieving that primary-earning status isn’t always intentional. Maybe a spouse becomes unable to work due to illness or injury—or gets let go. In times of economic downturn, for example, more men might lose their jobs because they’re concentrated in industries such as manufacturing and construction. Women, however, are clustered in fields less susceptible to economic swing, such as education and healthcare. And look at stay-at-home-dad statistics: In 2016, dads made up 17 percent of all stay-at-home parents, up from 10 percent in 1989,…

The Application The 2019 Working Mother 100 Best Companies application includes more than 400 questions on leave policies, workforce representation, benefits, childcare, advancement programs, flexibility policies and more. It surveys the availability and usage of these programs, as well as the accountability of the many managers who oversee them. All applicants receive feedback showing how they compare with other applicants; however, the names of applicants that do not make the list are kept confidential. Company profiles and data come from submitted applications and reflect 2018 data. How to Apply The online application for the 2020 Working Mother 100 Best Companies will be available in December and is due for submission in March, as part of the Working Mother Media Annual Application. Register today for the application at workingmother.com/surveys. We invite…

ABBOTT ABBVIE Nelson Caudillo Collaboration Services Manager Libertyville, IL Holden, 11 ACCENTURE Lee Moore Senior Managing Director Chicago, IL Lily, 15, and Isabella, 10 ADOBE AMERICAN EXPRESS Baal Surujpaul-Huddleston Senior Manager, Operational Excellence Mineola, NY Emmanuel, 3, and Riley, 2 ARNOLD & PORTER Arthur Luk Partner Washington, D.C. Grace, 5, and Henry, 2 ASTELLAS PHARMA U.S. Jeff Letizia Assistant Director, Government Pricing Grayslake, IL Delaney, 14, and Jaden, 11 A.T. KEARNEY Doug Mehl Partner Southfield, MI Justin, 19, Tyler, 17, and Haley, 14 BAIN & COMPANY Nirad Jain Partner New York, NY Rohan, 10, Isha, 7, and Pia, 5 BANK OF AMERICA Alberto Montano Customer Service Specialist Las Vegas, NV Alexander, 16, and Christopher and Jonathan, 4 BARCLAYS Arturo Ortiz de Zevallos Managing Director, co-Head of Equity Derivatives Americas New…

NO MATTER HOW YOU GET THERE “Switching the news for quiet or classical music is an easy way to squeeze in self-care.”—Kelly Newsome Georges, self-care teacher for new parents “Pump.”—Laura Sherbin, managing director, Culture@Work IF YOU TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION “The more items I can cross off my personal to-do list during my commute—writing out thank-you cards, ordering birthday gifts, sending or requesting payments—the easier it is to focus on work while I’m in the office.”—Amanda Augustine, career expert for TopResume “Attack all the nonurgent emails that don’t require checking other documents.”—Cheryl Brody Franklin, college program director “I visualize upcoming meetings and think through the agenda for each of them.”—Subha Barry, president, Working Mother Media “On my way in, I identify what I must accomplish that day out of my competing…

Abbott ⋆ HALL OF FAME Abbott Park, IL Chairman and CEO Miles D. White Executive VP, HR Mary Moreland The Vacation Buy program at the healthcare company lets employees purchase an additional one to five days off at a discounted rate. Twenty-one percent of employees participate. Accenture ⋆ HALL OF FAME New York, NY CEO Julie Sweet Chief Leadership and HR Officer Ellyn Shook Through its Accenture Technology Return to Work program, the global professional-services company offers executive women who’ve been out of the workplace for at least 18 months the opportunity to apply to a 16-week paid returnship, with the goal of firing up a new career in technology. Adobe San Jose, CA Chairman and CEO Shantanu Narayen Chief HR Officer and Executive VP, Employee Experience Donna Morris In…

ABBOTT Ciera Chancellor Procurement Specialist, U.S. Sourcing Operations, Global Procurement Elgin, IL Taylor, 14, and Hayden, 8 ABBVIE Shannon McGinnis HCV Therapeutic Specialist Cordele, GA Drayton, 14, Sawyer, 12, and Mary Michael, 7 ACCENTURE Latrise Brissett Managing Director, Accenture Digital New York, NY Aston Jr., adult, Layla, 15, Maya, 10, and Alexia, 3 ADOBE Kay Matsuo Senior Director, Buying Programs and Pricing Operations Los Altos, CA Koh, 8 ADP Anna Santolucito Division Vice President, Sales San Ramon, CA Shayla, 11, and Vince, 9 ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA Valerie Felsch Senior Relationship Manager Minneapolis, MN Zoe, 19, and Sonja, 17 AMERICAN EXPRESS Laura Badmaev Senior Manager Marketing Execution Transformation Falmouth, ME Alex, 8, and Abby, 4 ARNOLD & PORTER Paula Ramer Partner Scarsdale, NY Eli, 8, and Alexandra…

Grand National Livestock Expo, Horse Show & Rodeo Daly City, CA, Oct. 11-12 and 18-19 Catch all the crowd-favorite roughstock events just 30 minutes south of San Francisco at the Cow Palace Arena & Event Center. Besides watching riders and ropers, at the new agriculture exhibit, kids can hit the corn pit (aka sandbox but with corn kernels), make their way through a maze constructed out of hay, or play cornhole. Wine-tasting for adults will also be available at the exhibit. As for eating, feast on family-style barbecue, served 5-7 p.m. nightly…or bugs at special bug-tastings. (We recommend the barbecue.) Bringing a baby? The arena’s new Mommie and Me Room offers a peaceful reprieve from the ruckus. Cost: $15 to $45, depending on the night you go and your seat.…

THE DILEMMA An accommodating boss and three work-from-home days a week might sound like an ideal combination. But new mom Amanda Riego, a director of academic operations at a New York City university, feels she’s achieved all she can in this position. “I mostly manage day-to-day activities.” She’s considering leaving higher education for a more purpose-driven field with upward mobility. But she doesn’t know how—and worries she’d have to sacrifice her family-friendly hours. Even though nonprofits are “comfortable” for Amanda, corporate social responsibility⋆ (CSR) might give her all she’s seeking. “Finding a new career means telling your story very powerfully,” says certified executive coach Wokie Nwabueze, founder of the Seen & Heard Project. How can Amanda, who admits to losing herself since welcoming her daughter, transition? Here, Nwabueze helps with…

Alyssa Milano’s favorite four-letter word is something we can actually print: hope. And she’s full of it. When the prominent social-justice activist meets people in person who disagree with her, they’re respectful and gracious. Despite a lukewarm reception from critics, her Netflix dramedy Insatiable was one of the most binge-watched shows of 2018. And she even has a new children’s book series called Hope, centered on a little girl named—you guessed it—Hope. It’s also because she’s seen firsthand the good that comes from confronting the bad. She helped change the course of history when she encouraged women around the world to bravely share their painful stories with just a simple request: “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” Activist Tarana Burke…

AbbVie North Chicago, IL Chairman and CEO Richard Gonzalez “Circles Concierge is one of my favorite programs. Personal agents are available free of charge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide help with home services, special-event planning, personal tasks, travel and more. It supports our commitment to work-life efficiency and well-being while helping employees sustain high performance, productivity and engagement.” —Tim Richmond, Executive VP, Chief HR Officer Astellas Pharma U.S. Northbrook, IL President and CEO Kenji Yasukawa “My favorite is our StarLIFE Family Care Solutions because it entails a suite of benefits and resources for our employees to provide care for all family members—young children, teens, a spouse/domestic partner, aging parents—and coverage is free. There is no enrollment, and employees can access these benefits immediately. Since its…

9 states and Washington, D.C., have stepped up to provide paid leave for their working parents. Here’s roughly what each one offers—or will offer—as of August 2019. “Our employees are not only actively engaging with our benefits, they’re helping us shape them.”—Tammy Yee, American Express In recent years, working parents in the U.S. have seen significant improvements in taking time off after baby. Several state and local governments have passed laws giving parents at least partially paid leaves. In the private sector, there have been increases in fully paid time off, and more policies have become gender-neutral. Even though some companies still have different tiers of leaves for “primary” and “secondary” caretakers, those designations appear to be fading as organizations move toward more-equal offerings for moms and dads, understanding that…

*ADVISORS ARE JUDGED ON INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION, BUT TOTAL TEAM ASSETS ARE SHOWN. **MINIMUM ACCOUNT SIZES ARE GENERAL SINCE IT CAN VARY DEPENDING ON A RANGE OF CIRCUMSTANCES. About SHOOK Research As America’s only wealth advisor research organization, SHOOK Research recognizes the most outstanding wealth advisors in the business. The firm’s host of quantitative and qualitative deep due-diligence measures includes telephone and in-person meetings. The firm shares its best-practices research through conferences and speaking engagements. SHOOK gives back by raising more than $300 million for the world of philanthropy. For more information, see shookresearch.com. METHODOLOGY SHOOK Research considered wealth advisors who are mothers with at least one child living at home and under the age of 18. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures derived from telephone and in-person interviews and…