Building a Career and a Family: 6 Companies With Top-Tier Parental Benefits

For many women, the search for a new role isn't just about the job title or the salary—it’s about finding a culture that understands the complexities of caregiving. Whether you are raising children, supporting aging parents, or managing a household, having an employer that offers tangible support like paid parental leave, flexible schedules, and back-up childcare is a game-changer.

This April, we are featuring six companies that are doing the work to empower parents and caregivers. These organizations recognize that when employees feel supported in their personal lives, they bring their best selves to their professional ones. From global energy leaders to financial powerhouses, these employers are actively hiring and looking for talent like you.

If you’re ready to join a team that values your contributions as much as your commitments at home, explore these standout companies below.

We’re doing some bold, transformative work at Capital One. What’s in it for you? A career surrounded by brilliant minds. People from different backgrounds, experiences and education levels. Coming together to create a sense of belonging. Supporting you where you are and where you want to be. That means feeling seen, heard, valued and free to be your authentic self. We’re building a team as diverse as the customers we serve every day. Here you’ll have the chance to do real, impactful work that matters—without giving up your life or integrity to achieve it. That’s life at Capital One.

ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations in 16 countries across Europe, Asia and the US.  Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering.  Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where women can thrive. We offer flexible working, mentoring, and leadership development programs to support women at every stage of their careers. We believe that diverse teams deliver better results and foster innovation. Our women employees share how they are empowered to grow, lead, and make an impact. We are proud of our inclusive culture and the opportunities we provide for women to succeed. At Shell, we are building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute fully.

Fisher Investments is a different kind of money manager. We are an independent, fee-only investment adviser and work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. Our unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled service, continued education, and appropriate solutions for our clients helps set us apart in our industry. We serve clients globally—including individuals, families, and institutions. We separate service, sales, and portfolio management roles to ensure we are providing our clients with the best service. We have employees located around the world and are seeking talented, driven people to join us across our global offices.