MetLife Recognized Among Best Companies for Working Parents
For the 23rd year in a row,
Both lists assess paid parental leave, benefits, childcare, and flexibility to help working parents succeed at home and at work, with additional consideration of how companies have helped parents manage stress and responsibilities during COVID-19. The “100 Best Companies” list also looks at female representation and advancement.
“Parents continue to navigate rapidly evolving and often challenging circumstances at home, work, and in their communities, requiring companies to flex and enhance their workplace programs to ensure these employees feel supported,” said
To address the diverse needs of its employees during COVID-19,
These COVID-era resources built upon existing programs and policies
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An
Employee Assistance Program to help employees integrate their personal and work responsibilities. - The Rethink Program, which supports caregivers and parents raising children with learning and behavior challenges.
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Inclusion networks developed to provide a community for employees from diverse backgrounds to share experiences. These networks include Families at
MetLife , which specifically provides awareness of family-friendly resources. - Flexible work arrangements, such as compressed work weeks, part-time work, job sharing, flextime, virtual work and telecommuting.
- Back-up childcare, and discounts on childcare.
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The
MetLife Family Matters Parental Leave coaching program and a paid parental leave policy.
To learn more about Seramount’s lists, visit WorkingMother.com. For more information on MetLife’s support for working families, visit MetLife.com/Sustainability.
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