100 Best Companies for Working Mothers :: 2008 List

Hallmark is officially one of the best companies in America for working mothers. That’s the conclusion of Working Mother magazine, which named Hallmark to its 100 Best Companies list for 2008.

The list recognizes companies nationwide that are “leading by example, giving women the programs, choices and support they need to shine at work and at home.”

Now, I'm not a mom yet, but I hope to be some day (a long, long time from now...). I also have a lot of friends here at Hallmark who are moms. For all the mothers here, and for potential future mothers, it is empowering to work for a company that supports family and work/life balance.

Here are some quick facts about Hallmark's benefits for working mothers, and you can click here to read more about Hallmark and the other 99 2008 winners.

Quick Facts
-31,412 total employees (nationwide; approx. 5,000 at KC World Headquarters); 25,951 women (nationwide; no data on number of women at KC World Headquarters)
-57% Women among top earners (nationwide); 1,162 women managers/executives (nationwide)
-Hallmark was the only Kansas City-based company honored on the 100 Best Companies for Working Moms list
-While based on the business needs of each area, Hallmark’s policies support flexible work hours, job sharing, telecommuting, voluntary time off and leaves of absence for all employees
-All employees can take advantage of many family-friendly programs and learning opportunities, strong healthcare benefits, and generous paid time off