Top Companies That Support Dads in the Workplace

In a recent collaboration between Team Home Insemination Kit and Fatherly, we are excited to unveil an initiative aimed at helping organizations attract, retain, and assist employees who are parents. Through a comprehensive evaluation based on a detailed 148-point criteria, we assess how various companies’ policies, benefits, and workplace culture enhance the experiences of working dads. Below is our inaugural list of the Best Places to Work for Dads. We acknowledge that this list is not exhaustive, so we invite you to share your recommendations for other deserving companies. For more insights into why we launched this initiative, check out this resource.

Alight Solutions

At Alight Solutions, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, new fathers can enjoy a wide array of gender-neutral benefits. The company offers nearly 10,000 employees in the US considerable workplace flexibility, along with numerous programs to support new parents. Alight provides resources for family planning, adoption cost support, and grants eight weeks of paid leave for all new parents to bond with their children. Furthermore, Alight continues to assist new dads with perks such as backup childcare, eldercare options, and 24/7 medical helplines.

CarGurus

The online car marketplace CarGurus packs a powerful benefits punch for its 760 employees. Unlike many firms, CarGurus recognizes that fathers can also be primary caregivers, granting 19 weeks of paid leave to new parents, regardless of gender. Additionally, secondary caregivers receive eight weeks of leave. All employees, including hourly workers, enjoy the same benefits without discrimination. Upon returning to work, new dads can access telehealth services, support groups for parents, and additional help through Care.com.

Cerner

Cerner, a healthcare IT company with nearly 20,000 US employees, treats dads with the same respect as moms in terms of parental leave. Each new parent, whether primary or secondary caregiver, is entitled to the same bonding time and resources. Cerner also supports adoption with reimbursements of up to $5,000 per child and provides onsite daycare for kids up to age six, backup childcare, and virtual education services. Randy M. expresses gratitude for the company’s paternity leave program, highlighting how it eased the stress during the family-building journey.

Citigroup

As the fourth largest bank in the U.S., Citigroup has made significant improvements to its support for new fathers. The bank has doubled paid leave for new dads from four to eight weeks, aligning it with the leave offered to new moms. Citigroup’s “Families Matter” resource group connects working parents and offers webinars and resources to aid in balancing work and family. Employees, including part-time workers, have access to childcare and eldercare support.

Deloitte

Deloitte stands out with its robust benefits for working parents, offering up to 16 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave. The company also reimburses up to $50,000 for adoption and surrogacy expenses. Furthermore, Deloitte provides childcare subsidies, backup care, and 24/7 healthcare access for new parents. Tim O. shares his appreciation for the flexibility and support from his team, which has made managing work and family more manageable.

Deluxe Corporation

Deluxe Corporation provides extensive financial support for surrogacy, adoption, and fertility treatments, offering up to $20,000 per employee for each. The company extends these benefits to male employees as well, ensuring equitable opportunities for all. Deluxe also offers 24/7 access to nurses and telehealth plans, along with childcare subsidies for planned care and backup assistance for emergencies.

Diageo

Diageo, known for its popular beverage brands, boasts a generous parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of leave for new parents, regardless of gender or family structure. This inclusive approach has resulted in 100% participation among new dads taking advantage of their paid leave.

eBay

eBay provides equal parental leave benefits for dads and birth parents, allowing new dads to take 12 weeks of paid leave while retaining their full salary. The company also promotes community among working parents and offers coaching resources through Cleo to help navigate parenthood.

Facebook

Facebook offers its 52,500 U.S. employees up to 16 weeks of parental leave, regardless of whether the baby is biological or adopted. The company supports parents with childcare reimbursements of up to $3,000 per child per year and backup care options.

Hilton

Hilton provides a variety of support for new dads, including an on-call concierge service to assist parents at any stage of family planning or child-rearing.

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In summary, these companies demonstrate a commitment to supporting their employees who are new dads through generous parental leave policies, flexible work arrangements, and a host of resources aimed at easing the transition into parenthood. This commitment not only benefits employees but also fosters a more inclusive and supportive workplace culture.