8 Great Companies for Dads

With Father’s Day just around the corner we thought we would do a timely piece about some of the great workplaces for new dads. Also, if you’re thinking of starting a family (but have a very busy job) you may want to check your benefits structure, as some companies are more generous than others. Here’s a selection of some of the best available ‘dad perks’ you could be enjoying: American Express Who They Are: Financial institution with headquarters in New York. American Express is making waves for all the right reasons having recently been awarded a “Caregiver of the Year Award”. Why They are Great for Dads: 20 weeks paternity leave and a summer flex option where employees can compress their weeks and get some much needed days off. What Employees Say: “Brilliantly supportive employers, great flexible working arrangements, bonus days off in the summer, ability to work remotely, great development opportunities.” – Current Employee

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Facebook Who They Are: The biggest social media platform on the planet.  Why They are Great for Dads: Founder Mark Zuckerberg is not only a fantastic human being, but he is also known for being a dedicated dad who was incredibly vocal in taking paternity leave. And his attitude has filtered down to company policy where dads can benefit from four months paternity leave – the same as mums. What Employees Say: “One of the best places I've worked for. Great, talented and down to earth folks. Staff are valued and treated with respect. Lots of perks!!” – Current Employee

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Twitter Who They Are: Social networking platform and news app. Why They are Great for Dads: Impressively, Twitter has a rather fantastic policy towards new parents and allows them to take as much time off as they want, as long as they get the work done. #goodfortwitter What Employees Say: “Great people, great company, excellent atmosphere and a very welcoming and friendly culture. All this makes it a great place to work.” – Current Employee

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Bank of America Who They Are: The 26th largest company in America, with operations across the world, Bank of America is a big name in the global economy. Why They are Great for Dads: On starting at Bank of America each employee receives a “new parent welcome kit” that clearly explains parental benefits as well as a baby thermometer and a onesie. And, as if that wasn’t enough, each dad receives 25 days they can use as “parent days” – also known as ‘childcare allotment days’. What Employees Say: “Some very skilled people to work with. Excellent working environment! There are opportunities to participate in philanthropic work and hiring. Sites have a number of facilities like gym, doctor, dentists, physio etc. There is a good focus on wellness and looking after yourself.” – Current Employee

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Deloitte Who They Are: The world’s largest professional services organisation. Why They are Great for Dads: Deloitte is a big proponent of flexi-time which is great news for new dads who can get involved in the school rota or caring for their newborn even if it is during work hours, as long as they get the work done. Deloitte also has summer programmes, after-school activities as well as over-time childcare reimbursement. What Employees Say: “There is a huge emphasis on work/life balance at Deloitte. You are able to manage your own time and they are largely flexible on holiday timings (depending on your service line). They have been incredibly empathetic during times of need, such as family emergencies.” – Current Employee

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CA Technologies Who They Are:  A software company that helps businesses create more effective IT infrastructure. Why They are Great for Dads: CA Technologies offers a programme called “phase back to work” which allows new dads to work half-time after the birth of baby and gradually get back to normal over a period of two weeks. Happily, Father’s Day is also celebrated in the office. What Employees Say: “Great opportunity to develop your career and move to different positions and locations. This is for the right people, who take ownership of their own careers. The people you work with on a day to day are what really make CA.” – Current Employee

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Starbucks Who They Are: The place you go when you need your coffee fix. Why They are Great for Dads: New dads at head office are offered three months paid leave, whilst your local barista benefits from 6 weeks paid leave. What Employees Say: “Great team, hard work recognised and rewarded, good benefits, flexible time off, easy to change hours/availability.” – Former Employee

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Johnson & Johnson Who They Are: The maker of a number of hygiene-focused products. Why They are Great for Dads: Suitably for a brand that actually makes baby products Johnson & Johnson offer time-off, flexi-time, a number of helpful parenting and childcare resources as well as assessments of your health and lifestyle. What Employees Say: “A lot of opportunities to get involved in projects, you set your own path for success, great support from different departments” – Former Employee

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Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and editorial staff of Glassdoor. The companies and jobs highlighted in this article are curated by the editorial staff, listed in no particular order, available as of 06/06/2017 and do not necessarily reflect the official methodology of Glassdoor’s official awards or honours. For more details about how companies and specific roles are considered for editorial coverage, please visit Glassdoor for Employers.