These 4 Companies Are Raising the Bar for Paid Time Off
When it comes to career satisfaction, true work-life balance isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential. For women navigating the complexities of career growth, family, and personal well-being, an employer's paid time off (PTO) policy is often a dealbreaker. Companies that recognize the importance of resting, recharging, and tending to life outside of work are stepping up to offer leave benefits that genuinely support their employees.
A robust PTO policy goes beyond basic vacation days. It encompasses flexible time away, generous parental leave, dedicated mental health days, and supportive return-to-work programs. When employers encourage their teams to unplug without guilt or penalty, they cultivate a culture of trust, prevent burnout, and foster long-term loyalty and productivity.
This September, we are highlighting four standout companies that are raising the bar for paid time off. These employers understand that their teams perform best when they are rested, supported, and valued as whole people. If you're ready to find a workplace that respects your time off the clock as much as your time on it, explore open roles at these top companies below.
Fisher Investments
At Fisher Investments, we create a welcoming workplace for all employees—a place where you can grow, thrive, and do your best work. We hire from all majors and value diverse perspectives and experiences. Being a part of Fisher Investments means being a part of a company that invests in your long-term career and helps you reach your potential.
When you join Fisher Investments, you experience the Fisher Difference:
Education and growth opportunities: We offer holistic support during all stages of your Fisher Investments career. This includes training and development programs, open career paths, coaching and mentoring, and advancement opportunities.
Positive work environment: Our collaborative and supportive workplace culture encourages teamwork, and outstanding work is recognized and rewarded. We also offer Employee Resource Groups that foster a sense of community across the firm.
Comprehensive rewards: To promote your health and wellbeing, we provide impactful benefits such as support for new parents, fertility benefits, and time off to use when you need it.
Purpose: Fisher Investments is focused on providing our clients with unparalleled service and helping them achieve their long-term financial goals. It’s important work that makes a difference, and it’s work you can be proud of every day as you grow your Fisher career.
Sandia National Laboratories
At Sandia Labs, national security is our business and our passion. For more than 75 years we have delivered essential science, technology, and engineering to solve the nation’s most challenging security issues. Working at Sandia means serving the country and contributing to a safer world, and that’s something we’re proud of.
Our workforce is our greatest strength where our employees drive innovation and foster an environment where employees feel accepted and supported. Sandia is a place where women build successful careers in dozens of fields, from accounting to project management to physics and make up 33 percent of our 16,800-strong workforce and 24 percent of management.
We promote health and well-being through paid family leave, onsite healthcare and fitness centers, nursing mothers’ rooms, and adoption benefits. We fully support our staff with flexible work schedules like our 9/80 or 4/10 workweeks, part-time options, and telecommuting opportunities. Career-building is supported through tuition assistance, mentoring, and leadership coaching and development.
At Sandia, the nation is our customer and the possibilities are endless. Click here to explore our careers.
NAVEX
From day one, we hold ourselves accountable for creating a space that values the uniqueness of each individual within NAVEX, including appreciating various backgrounds, creative mindsets, and perspectives. By creating this workplace and culture, we want to ensure every team member feels comfortable bringing their most authentic self to our team daily. Our internal community groups and podcast provide space for connection and career growth journeys. We value giving back to our communities, where we provide Days of Service, allowing the opportunity to help someone in need as best fit for YOU. We’re a team committed to making the best place for people to grow and thrive in their careers with us!
GM Financial
We are dedicated to building a supportive environment that uplifts women at all stages of their careers. We champion female leaders, support working mothers and create opportunities to foster meaningful connections in the office and out in our communities.
We actively focus on ways for women in the workplace to belong, discover and thrive within their profession and beyond through our employee resource group, the Women’s Inspiration Network, and quarterly paid time off for community service is available to all team members. We also offer an education reimbursement program for those interested in completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Most importantly, we encourage our female team members to be the best versions of themselves at work and participate in activities where they feel seen, heard, valued and respected.
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