Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems and not-for-profit, has been named for the fifth consecutive year to the 2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for its unwavering dedication to family-friendly benefits. Children's is one of only three Georgia based companies on the list.
The magazine noted that “Donna Hyland, a mother of two, became the Atlanta-based health-care organization’s CEO last May. And, that Mothers fill 62% of all jobs at Children’s, and benefits read like a parent’s wish list: six fully paid weeks of maternity leave, $100 baby savings bonds, three near-site child-care centers, discounts at 3,000 child-care facilities and pretax dependent-care accounts with a $1,040 match.”
“We are thrilled to be listed as one of the Working Mother 100 Best Companies because it truly illustrates our organization’s commitment to helping all employees achieve success in terms of their professional lives, personal lives and in their commitment to achieving health and wellness,” said Linda Matzigkeit, senior vice president, strategic planning and human resources at Children’s. “Furthermore, our support for employee success is illustrated by our programs and benefits that allows them to strive for health and wellness and work/life success, which inevitably enable them to get kids back to being kids.”
Last year, Children’s spent $7 million to train and educate employees at all levels. To prevent burnout, Children’s expanded flex schedules, launched a wellness program and introduced stress-reducing workshops. Also new last year: free on-site personal training with dietitians and fitness coaches, who award the most ardent gym-goers with $1,000 shopping sprees.
Children’s Commitment to Women At-A-Glance:
Methodology:
Companies were selected for the 2009 Working Mother 100 Best Companies based on an extensive application with more than 500 questions on workforce, compensation, child care, flexibility programs, leave policies and more. It also surveys the usage, availability and tracking of programs, as well as the accountability of managers who oversee them. Seven areas were measured and scored: 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. A complete list of the 2008 Working Mother 100 Best Companies can be found at www.workingmother.com.
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a not-for-profit organization, is committed to enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. Managing more than half a million patient visits annually at three hospitals and 16 neighborhood locations, Children’s is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 30 pediatric specialties and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals by Parents magazine and U.S.News & World Report. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support, Children’s has made an impact in the lives of children in Georgia, the United States and throughout the world. Visit www.choa.org for more information.
About Working Mother Media
Celebrating 30 years, Working Mother magazine reaches 2 million readers and is the only national magazine for career-committed mothers while workingmother.com brings to the Web a broad range of insight and solutions served to working mothers every day. Working Mother’s 24-year signature research initiative, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, is the most important benchmark for work-life practices in corporate America. With offices in New York and Washington, D.C., Working Mother Media, a division of Bonnier Corp., includes the National Association for Female Executives, Diversity Best Practices, the WorkLife Congress and the Multicultural Women’s Conference and Town Halls. Working Mother Media’s mission is to champion cultural change.
Contact:
Brant Rawls
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
404.785.7577
