Work-Life Harmony: 8 Companies That Help You Thrive
Navigating your career shouldn't mean sacrificing your personal well-being. Today's professional women are increasingly seeking workplaces that recognize the importance of holistic support—offering robust benefits, flexible work options, and clear pathways for career advancement while valuing life outside of work.
When an employer invests in both your professional growth and personal life, the impact is transformative. From comprehensive family-care resources and mental health programs to tailored mentorship and leadership networks, companies that prioritize whole-person support create environments where women can truly thrive.
This August, we are spotlighting eight top employers leading the way in creating supportive, empowering workplace cultures. Whether you are looking for your next step up the career ladder or seeking a company that genuinely aligns with your personal values, explore open roles at these standout organizations below.
Companies Supporting You Professionally and Personally:
Capital One
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.
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.
Capital Group
You define yourself by more than just a job title, and we want you to feel comfortable bringing your true self to work. We value your talents, your traditions and your take on the world ̶ everything that makes you unique. We actively seek diversity in points of view, experiences and people our organization and our communities because we know that what makes us different makes us better.
We've been helping people get from "Can I?" to "I can" for over 90 years.
Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Our 50,000 employees collaborate to deliver mission outcomes across critical markets.
Our business sectors deliver mission-driven, technology-forward expertise aligned to our NorthStar 2030 strategy, focused on five growth engines: space and maritime, energy infrastructure, digital modernization and cyber, mission software, and managed health.
OUTSMART. OUTDO.
PNC
PNC has championed female entrepreneurs, working moms and financial decision-makers for decades. Today, women make up almost 60% of our workforce, and one-third of both our Board of Directors and senior leadership team.
We encourage professional and personal development through our Women in Business Summit, Women in Business Week and Women Connect Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG). EBRG members inspire each other to cultivate leadership skills, seize growth opportunities and reach their full potential. A subgroup, TECH Connect, supports women in technology careers and has aligned with the National Center for Women & Information Technology.
PNC, in partnership with Forté Foundation, has also launched the Men as Allies program to promote self-awareness, gender acumen and allyship. We believe this initiative will help serve as a blueprint for the future of our inclusive and engaging culture.
D&I at PNC
Women’s Business Advocacy
To learn more about careers at PNC, visit www.pnc.jobs
PNC provides equal opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. ©2023 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Jabil
Jabil is committed to creating a culture of belonging where everyone, regardless of gender, can be their authentic self and contribute to Jabil's success. We provide robust opportunities for mentorship programs, leadership development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements to support women at all stages of their careers. Our employee resource groups, and active initiatives and global events hosted include educating employees about the challenges women often face in the workplace, ensuring equal access to the resources needed for success, and creating a fair and just workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered. Jabil fosters a supportive and empowering environment where women can excel, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in their fields. We’re proud to have 42% of the women workforce, 6% higher than industry benchmarks.
Sunrun
Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that our mission starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment all can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and our focus on our three core company values:
- We Love People
- We Love to Create
- We Love to Run
Through the embodiment of these values, women at Sunrun are celebrated and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and lean into all conversations.
In 2007 Lynn Jurich co-founded Sunrun and after 14 years as our CEO, transitioned her leadership to our current CEO, Mary Powell. This female leadership at the highest level in the company fuels the entire organization to power forward together.
The TJX Companies
Our Culture Stands Out Because Our Associates Stand Out
At TJX, we strive for a workplace where our Associates feel welcomed when they walk in the door, valued for their contributions, skills, and experience, and engaged with our mission to provide value to our customers. We fully appreciate that our Associates bring our business to life, and we aim to support them by making TJX a terrific place to work.
As a large, complex, and global business, we believe it is important that our workforce reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we serve. We also believe that creating an inclusive environment in which Associates are engaged and empowered not only strengthens our business, but fosters a culture where Associates are inspired to work hard, challenge themselves, and be innovative in their thinking.
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