A new survey has revealed that ‘back to work’ mothers in the UK are looking beyond salary and ‘benefits’ for careers that better suit their busy lives as parents. The research, commissioned by award-winning online educational platform New Skills Academy, finds 93 per cent of mothers had returned to work, or were planning to. Seventy-five
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Avon Named As One Of The Top 100 Companies For Working Mothers By Working Mother Magazine
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Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) today was named as the only beauty company selected by Working Mother magazine in its annual survey of the “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers.” This annual list recognizes companies that accommodate the needs of employees through a variety of family-friendly benefits and initiatives.
This year, Working Mother gave particular weight to three issues: flexible scheduling, advancement of women and childcare options. “Avon is honored to have been selected for this prestigious list by Working Mother magazine,” said Susan Kropf, president and chief operating officer at Avon. “For 117 years Avon has lived by a set of principles that reflect our commitment to provide our associates the opportunity to better their lives and the lives of their families within a working environment of respect and trust.
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Avon Makes List Of 100 Best Companies For Working Mothers
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Working Mother magazine named Avon Products, Inc. as one of the 2014 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for outstanding leadership in establishing policies, programs and corporate culture that supports working moms, including child care, flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave and advancement of women. Companies are also measured on access to and usage of family friendly programs.
“At Avon, we’re committed to giving all of our Associates, including our working parents, the support and flexibility they need to succeed,” said Sheri McCoy, Chief Executive Officer of Avon Products, Inc.
“As a working parent myself, I know first-hand the balancing act that’s required to have a successful family and professional life.”
Carol Evans, president, Working Mother Media said, “The Working Mother 100 Best Companies are the leaders in the advancement of women by supporting their need to integrate family and work successfully. We are thrilled to honor the U.S. companies that put words into action and build family-friendly cultures on the foundation of thoughtful policies and effective programs.
Women now make up 50% of our workforce. We need to make sure they have the support to be outstanding moms as well as great employees.”
Jennifer Owens, editorial director of Working Mother Media, noted, “In its