Top Employers for Dads: A Guide to Family-Friendly Workplaces

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The Home Insemination Kit and Fatherly are excited to unveil Parents@Work, a collaborative effort aimed at helping companies attract, retain, and support their employee parents. We’ve assessed organizations using a thorough 148-point evaluation system that examines how their policies, benefits, and workplace culture enhance the experiences of working dads. After thorough analysis, we proudly present our first selection of the Best Places to Work for Dads. This list is not exhaustive, so feel free to suggest additional companies that merit consideration. For more insights into the motivation behind Parents@Work, you can read more here.

Alight Solutions

At Alight Solutions, a human resources and financial services firm based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, new fathers can take advantage of a wide array of inclusive perks and policies. The company offers its approximately 10,000 U.S. employees significant flexibility, along with various benefits and programs tailored to assist new parents. Alight provides resources for those considering starting or expanding their families, such as family planning initiatives and support for adoption costs. When the baby arrives, new parents receive eight weeks of paid leave for bonding. Alight also extends support to new dads while they’re away from the office with benefits like backup childcare and eldercare, a 24/7 medical helpline, and telehealth access.

CarGurus

The online car marketplace CarGurus delivers substantial employee benefits for its size, offering a competitive package to its 760 employees. Unlike many companies, CarGurus recognizes that fathers also play a crucial role in childcare. The company offers 19 weeks of paid leave to new parents who are the primary caregivers, and secondary caregivers receive eight weeks, which is still competitive. All employees, including hourly workers, can access the same benefits, ensuring no one is left behind in terms of insurance or parental leave. When returning to work, new dads can utilize telehealth services and join a company-managed group for working parents to connect and share resources. Additionally, CarGurus provides benefits through Care.com to help employees find tutors, babysitters, and backup care.

Cerner

Cerner, a healthcare IT and software company with nearly 20,000 U.S. employees, ensures its parental benefits are equitable for dads and moms alike. New fathers receive the same parental bonding leave and resources as new mothers, irrespective of caregiver status. The company offers reimbursement of up to $5,000 for adoption expenses and provides the same time off for parents of adopted children. Cerner also features onsite daycare facilities, backup childcare, eldercare, and virtual educational resources for working parents. Randy P. shares, “I am extremely grateful for the support Cerner offers, which has alleviated much of our stress during this journey.”

Citigroup

Citigroup, one of the largest banks in the U.S., has enhanced its approach to supporting new fathers in its corporate offices and remote locations. The bank has doubled its paid leave for new fathers from four to eight weeks, aligning it with the non-medical leave offered to mothers. Citigroup’s “Families Matter” employee resource group connects working parents and provides access to webinars and resources for navigating parenthood. Employees can also benefit from backup childcare, eldercare, and childcare subsidies.

Deloitte

Deloitte stands out among professional services firms for its generous parental leave policies. New dads and non-birth parents can take up to 16 weeks of leave following the arrival of a child. For families that adopt or use surrogates, Deloitte reimburses up to $50,000 in associated costs. The company also supports new parents with childcare subsidies, backup care, and 24/7 remote access to healthcare providers.

Deluxe

Deluxe Corporation provides a wide array of financial services and goes above and beyond in supporting its employees. They offer up to $20,000 for surrogacy, adoption, and fertility treatments, with these benefits extended to male employees seeking to grow their families. Deluxe also provides 24/7 access to nursing support and telehealth plans, along with childcare subsidies and backup care.

Diageo

Diageo, known for brands like Guinness and Johnnie Walker, offers one of the most generous parental leave policies, allowing 26 weeks of leave for any employee welcoming a new child. This inclusive policy applies regardless of gender or family situation. Notably, Diageo reports that all new fathers take advantage of this leave, supporting a culture of family-first values.

eBay

eBay has consistently prioritized employee benefits, offering 12 weeks of paid parental leave, ensuring that non-birth parents receive equal treatment. Employees maintain 100% of their salary during this time. eBay also provides community support for working parents and resources to help navigate childcare.

Facebook

Facebook offers competitive family planning perks, allowing both new moms and dads to take up to 16 weeks of paid leave. The company reimburses childcare expenses up to $3,000 per child annually and provides backup care options for unexpected situations.

Hilton

Hilton, which encompasses numerous brands, provides a range of benefits for new dads, including an on-call concierge service for parenting support. The company is dedicated to helping employees balance work and family life.

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In summary, the landscape of parental support at the workplace is evolving, with companies recognizing the importance of supporting fathers alongside mothers. The organizations highlighted here serve as exemplary models of inclusive policies that prioritize the well-being of employees and their families.