Working Mother has named the OEM one of the “Best Companies for Dads” in the magazine’s first ever such ranking.
Lexmark has revealed that it was honoured as Working Mother revealed its first list of “Best Companies for Dads” celebrating organisations that lead in the areas of paternity leave, phase-back programs, telecommuting opportunities, flexible schedules, and more. Lexmark was one of 35 companies recognised on this year’s list.
“Millennial dads want to be very involved in raising their children and to do that, they need support from their employers,” says Meredith Bodgas, Editor-in-Chief of Working Mother. “These trend-setting companies are helping erase the stigma attached to men taking off time to bond with their new babies, utilising telecommuting opportunities or flexible schedules in order to be more involved on the home front. Not only does this help dads, it helps mums succeed both at home and at work, and puts them on more equal footing.”
“Meeting the work/life balance needs of all of our employees, including working dads, helps to create a healthy work environment,” said Sharon Votaw, Lexmark Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. “Our paid parental leave programs and workplace flexibility offerings are designed to promote that work-life integration. We are honoured to be named among the ‘Best Companies for Dads,’ our second honour from Working Mother this year.”
“In order for companies to advance working mothers, they must support their working fathers,” said Subha V. Barry, President of Working Mother Media. “The Working Mother Best Companies for Dads strive to create a supportive environment for all working parents and we hope other organisations take notice and follow their lead.”
